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Kargil, India

Ladakh · 🇮🇳 India

Kargil is a small city in Ladakh, India with a population of 16,338. Elevation: 8,812 ft (2,686 m). Average temperature: 36°F (2°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
16,338 Population 3/sq mi density
8,812 ft Elevation 2,686 meters
36°F Avg Temperature 2°C
9.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 34.4%
2% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 7.3%
77% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.2%
17% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.3%
57% lower than US avg

People

Population16,338
Median Age28.7 yrs
Density3/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$2,530
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty5.3%

Health

Obesity7.3%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking7.6%
Depression12.6%

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
AQI126 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups)
Rain9.7 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation8,812 ft (2,686 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.4%
High School+80.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband55.9%
Population16,338
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation8,812 ft (2,686 m)
Coordinates34.5577°, 76.1262°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceLadakh
Average Temperature36°F (2°C)
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation9.7 inches (246 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.1 inches (18 cm)
Median Age28.7 years

Is Kargil a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Kargil receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Kargil offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 34.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 80.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Kargil has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. With 318 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 9.7 inches, including 7.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups with a median AQI of 126.

Kargil has a population of 16,338 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 5,438.6 square miles. The median age is 28.7 years, 26% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.4% female and 51.6% male. 13.1% of residents have a disability. 69.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

16,338
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
28.7yrs
Median Age
26% below US avg
5,438.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Kargil vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Kargil vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Kargil is N/A. Per capita income is $2,530 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 4.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 27, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Kargil vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$2,530

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.2%
17% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.3%
57% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living27.00 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Kargil, 7.3% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 8.7% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 31.1% have high blood pressure. 7.6% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 4.5% report binge drinking. 73.9% are physically inactive, above the national average. 12.6% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Kargil vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity7.3%
77% below US avg
Diabetes8.7%
High Blood Pressure31.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking7.6%
46% below US avg
Binge Drinking4.5%
Physical Inactivity73.9%
Depression12.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate69.0%

Food & Exercise

Kargil has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 9.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups with a median AQI of 126 — residents may notice occasional air quality concerns. 35% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 8,812 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-13°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average36.3°F
33% below US avg
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall9.7 inches
75% below US avg
Snowfall7.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median126.0
RatingUnhealthy for Sensitive Groups
Good Days %34.9%

Geography

Elevation8,812 ft (2,686 m)
Area5,438.6 sq mi (14,086.1 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates34.5577°N, 76.1262°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2% above the national average of 33.7%. 80.0% have completed high school. 55.9% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.4%
2% above US avg
High School+80.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density3/sq mi
Total Area5,438.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access55.9%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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