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Kālimpong, India

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
43,000 Population 105/sq mi density
3,743 ft Elevation 1,141 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 21°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$1,800 median income, 5.5% unemployment
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Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$12,000 home value, $35/mo rent

Kālimpong, India

At a Glance

Median Income
$1,800
98% below
$1,600 per capita
Home Value
$12,000
96% below
Median Rent
$35/mo
97% below
28.7% of income on rent
Unemployment
5.5%
53% above
18.5% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
194 sunny days/yr

Is Kālimpong a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kālimpong residents earn a median household income of $1,800 , which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,600. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 774 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kālimpong is $12,000 , 96% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $35/month, with 28.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Kālimpong has an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 194 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 134.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population43,000
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density105/mi²
Foreign Born2.5%

Economy

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Median Income$1,800
Per Capita$1,600
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty18.5%
Avg Weekly Wage$31

Housing

C+
Home Value$12,000
Rent$35
Ownership
Housing Units17,200
Rent Burden28.7%

Climate

Avg Temp71°F
Sunny Days194/yr
Rain134.5 in/yr
Elevation3,743 ft