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Ko Samui, Thailand

Surat Thani · 🇹🇭 Thailand

Ko Samui is a mid-size city in Surat Thani, Thailand with a population of 50,000. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
50,000 Population 566/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
65.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Bangkok Timezone
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 22.1%
34% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 15.4%
52% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.8%
78% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

People

Population50,000
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density566/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$7,195
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty0.0%

Health

Obesity15.4%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking16.1%
Depression4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
AQI34 (Good)
Rain65.8 in/yr
Sunny Days223/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+95.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband89.5%
Population50,000
Population Density566 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates9.5357°, 99.9357°
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Country🇹🇭 Thailand
State / ProvinceSurat Thani
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation65.8 inches (1,671 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age40.1 years

Is Ko Samui a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ko Samui receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Ko Samui has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

22.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Ko Samui has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F. Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Ko Samui has a population of 50,000 with a density of 566 people per square mile, spread across 88.3 square miles. The median age is 40.1 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.3% female and 48.7% male. 21.1% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 82.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

50,000
Total Population
566
People / sq mi
40.1yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
88.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Ko Samui vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Ko Samui vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ko Samui is N/A. Per capita income is $7,195 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 29.7, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Ko Samui vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$7,195

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living29.70 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Ko Samui, 15.4% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 8.5% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 29.2% have high blood pressure. 16.1% are current smokers. 7.6% report binge drinking. 77.5% are physically inactive, above the national average. 4.8% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Ko Samui vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity15.4%
52% below US avg
Diabetes8.5%
High Blood Pressure29.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.1%
15% above US avg
Binge Drinking7.6%
Physical Inactivity77.5%
Depression4.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate82.0%

Food & Exercise

Ko Samui has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 65.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34. 88% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.1°F
50% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall65.8 inches
73% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood
Good Days %88.3%

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area88.3 sq mi (228.7 km²)
Population Density566/sq mi
Coordinates9.5357°N, 99.9357°W
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34% below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school. 89.5% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.1%
34% below US avg
High School+95.0%
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density566/sq mi
Total Area88.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access89.5%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities

Ko Pha Ngan 11,846 pop · 16.6 mi Don Sak 12,422 pop · 22.5 mi Koh Tao 1,382 pop · 39.4 mi Surat Thani 132,040 pop · 49.3 mi Chaiya 12,223 pop · 51.3 mi Tha Kham 25,810 pop · 56.2 mi Ban Na San 21,900 pop · 64.1 mi Lang Suan 16,142 pop · 64.9 mi Wiang Sa 11,933 pop · 73.3 mi Ban I Let 13,684 pop · 75.4 mi Tha Khanon 7,300 pop · 75.6 mi Nakhon Si Thammarat 102,152 pop · 76.2 mi Ban Nam Yuen 12,335 pop · 76.6 mi Chawang 10,923 pop · 82.1 mi
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