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Kiphire, India

Nagaland · India

Kiphire is a small city in Nagaland, India with a population of 16,487. Elevation: 3,330 ft (1,015 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
16,487 Population 250/sq mi density
3,330 ft Elevation 1,015 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
79.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,700 Median Income
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$1,700 median income, 12.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$11,000 home value, $35/mo rent

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People

Population16,487
Median Age25.0 yrs
Density250/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$1,700
Per Capita$1,550
Unemployment12.0%
Poverty16.5%

Housing

B
Home Value$11,000
Rent$35
Housing Units6,595
Rent Burden28.3%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain79.9 in/yr
Sunny Days208/yr
Elevation3,330 ft (1,015 m)
Population16,487
Population Density250 / sq mi
Elevation3,330 ft (1,015 m)
Coordinates25.8679°, 94.7857°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceNagaland
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation79.9 inches (2,029 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,700
Median Age25.0 years

About Kiphire

Kiphire is a small city in India (Nagaland) with a population of 16,487. The city sits at an elevation of 3,330 feet (1,015 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Kiphire has a population of 16,487 with a density of 250 people per square mile, spread across 65.9 square miles. The median age is 25.0 years, 36% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

16,487
Total Population
250
People / sq mi
25.0yrs
Median Age
36% below India avg
65.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kiphire vs India Average

The median household income in Kiphire is $1,700, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,550 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $30, 98% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 12.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 297 business establishments.

Income: Kiphire vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$1,700
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,550
Avg Weekly Wage$30

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.0%
233% above India avg
Poverty Rate16.5%
33% above India avg
Establishments (County)297

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kiphire is $11,000, 96% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $35 (97% below the national average of $1,163). There are 6,595 total housing units in the city. 28.3% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$11,000
96% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$35
97% below India avg
Rent Burden28.3%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units6,595

Property Tax

Climate in Kiphire

Kiphire has an average annual temperature of 17.6°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jul (22.4°C), the coldest is Jan (10.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1834 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 10.3°C / 51°F 2.2° / 19.3° 14.4
Feb 11.8°C / 53°F 3.2° / 21.3° 32.6
Mar 15.3°C / 60°F 5.8° / 25.4° 56.2
Apr 18.4°C / 65°F 10.6° / 28.1° 113.9
May 20.3°C / 69°F 12.8° / 29.6° 221.1
Jun 22.2°C / 72°F 15.8° / 31.1° 346.7
Jul 22.4°C / 72°F 17.6° / 30.2° 360.2
Aug 22.4°C / 72°F 17.4° / 30.7° 271.3
Sep 21.6°C / 71°F 16.4° / 29.5° 243.7
Oct 19.4°C / 67°F 13° / 28.6° 145.0
Nov 15.2°C / 59°F 8.3° / 23.7° 15.3
Dec 11.6°C / 53°F 4.4° / 20.1° 13.9
Kiphire enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,330 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average64.3°F
19% above India avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days208 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,330 ft (1,015 m)
Area65.9 sq mi (170.6 km²)
Population Density250/sq mi
Coordinates25.8679°N, 94.7857°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.9"
110% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 17.05"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

301 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 11, 2025.

May 6, 1995 109 km SE of Phek, India M6.4 110 km
Jan 9, 1990 120 km E of W?ngjing, India M6.3 132 km
Feb 4, 2011 62 km E of W?ngjing, India M6.2 139 km
Aug 8, 1994 115 km E of W?ngjing, India M6.1 134 km
Jan 9, 2013 66 km SE of Phek, India M5.8 65 km
Jan 7, 2018 86 km E of W?ngjing, India M5.6 126 km
Jul 1, 2012 21 km ESE of Phek, India M5.6 32 km
May 2, 1998 115 km SE of Phek, India M5.5 117 km
Mar 5, 2025 64 km E of Wāngjing, India M5.4 147 km
Nov 6, 2013 24 km SSW of Num?ligarh, India M5.4 129 km
Aug 30, 2009 74 km SE of Phek, India M5.3 73 km
Apr 10, 2001 99 km E of W?ngjing, India M5.3 140 km
Jan 23, 1991 119 km E of W?ngjing, India M5.3 134 km
Jul 14, 2012 26 km S of Phek, India M5.2 58 km
May 4, 2019 86 km SE of Mon, India M5.2 102 km
Mar 25, 2005 40 km ESE of Phek, India M5.2 44 km
Mar 25, 1992 114 km SE of Phek, India M5.2 119 km
May 9, 1995 77 km ESE of Phek, India M5.2 74 km
Apr 4, 2019 25 km SSW of Phek, India M5.1 59 km
Apr 9, 1994 73 km E of W?ngjing, India M5.1 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Unnamed (1997).

Year Name Category Closest
1997 Unnamed Category 2 42 km
1991 Unnamed Category 3 152 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in
March 62°F (16°C) 1.9 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in
May 69°F (21°C) 7.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 14.3 in
July 72°F (22°C) 17.1 in Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 16.2 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 10.8 in
October 67°F (20°C) 5.8 in
November 60°F (16°C) 1.4 in
December 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in Driest

Kiphire has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 52°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 79.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.1") and December the driest (0.4").

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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kiphire

What is the population of Kiphire?

Kiphire has a population of 16,487 residents and is located in India. The population density is 250 people per square mile, spread across 65.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 25.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kiphire expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,700, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $11,000 (96% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $35 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Kiphire?

Kiphire enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 208 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 79.9 inches.

How is the job market in Kiphire?

The job market in Kiphire faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $30. There are 297 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kiphire?

The median home value in Kiphire is $11,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $35.

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