Kathua, India

Full City Profile

1.8 /5.0

D Poor

59,866 Population 3,040/sq mi density

1,060 ft Elevation 323 meters

72°F Avg Temperature 22°C

Overall

1.8 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.7 / 5.0

$1,800 median income, 15.2% unemployment

Affordability

2.0 / 5.0

$15,000 home value, $40/mo rent

Kathua, India

At a Glance

Median Income

$1,800

98% below

$1,600 per capita

Home Value

$15,000

95% below

Median Rent

$40/mo

97% below

28.0% of income on rent

Unemployment

15.2%

322% above

15.0% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

72°F

240 sunny days/yr

Is Kathua a Good Place to Live?

1.8 / 5.0 — Poor

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kathua 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 15.2% (322% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,078 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kathua is $15,000 , 95% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $40/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Kathua has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population59,866

Median Age26.0 yrs

Density3,040/mi²

Foreign Born2.0%

Economy

Median Income$1,800

Per Capita$1,600

Unemployment15.2%

Poverty15.0%

Avg Weekly Wage$31

Housing

Home Value$15,000

Rent$40

Ownership

Housing Units23,946

Rent Burden28.0%

Climate

Avg Temp72°F

Sunny Days240/yr

Rain61.6 in/yr

Elevation1,060 ft