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Kostel, Slovenia

Municipality of Kostel · 🇸🇮 Slovenia

Kostel is a small town in Municipality of Kostel, Slovenia with a population of 637. Elevation: 1,171 ft (357 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
637 Population 29/sq mi density
1,171 ft Elevation 357 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
55.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Ljubljana Timezone
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 35.0%
4% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 19.4%
39% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.2%
12% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

People

Population637
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density29/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$32,660
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty0.0%

Health

Obesity19.4%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking20.2%
Depression21.4%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI16 (Good)
Rain55.4 in/yr
Sunny Days235/yr
Elevation1,171 ft (357 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.0%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband90.4%
Population637
Population Density29 / sq mi
Elevation1,171 ft (357 m)
Coordinates45.5084°, 14.9092°
TimezoneEurope/Ljubljana
Country🇸🇮 Slovenia
State / ProvinceMunicipality of Kostel
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation55.4 inches (1,408 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.9 inches (28 cm)
Median Age44.1 years

Is Kostel a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 35.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Kostel experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.4 inches, including 10.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 16.

Kostel has a population of 637 with a density of 29 people per square mile, spread across 21.7 square miles. The median age is 44.1 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.8% female and 50.3% male. 23.9% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 84.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

637
Total Population
29
People / sq mi
44.1yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
21.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%
Female 49.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Kostel vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Kostel vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Kostel is N/A. Per capita income is $32,660 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 3.2% (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 60, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Kostel vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$32,660

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.2%
12% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living60.00 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Kostel, 19.4% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 7.1% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 45.3% have high blood pressure. 20.2% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 10.9% report binge drinking. 80.0% are physically inactive, above the national average. 21.4% report depression.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity19.4%
39% below US avg
Diabetes7.1%
High Blood Pressure45.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking20.2%
44% above US avg
Binge Drinking10.9%
Physical Inactivity80.0%
Depression21.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate84.0%

Food & Exercise

Kostel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 16 — among the cleanest air in the country. 92% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 1,171 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average46.8°F
13% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall55.4 inches
46% above US avg
Snowfall10.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median16.0
RatingGood
Good Days %91.7%

Geography

Elevation1,171 ft (357 m)
Area21.7 sq mi (56.1 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates45.5084°N, 14.9092°W
TimezoneEurope/Ljubljana

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temp Precipitation
Jan 30°F (-1°C)
3.1"
Feb 32°F (0°C)
3.3"
Mar 39°F (4°C)
4.1"
Apr 46°F (8°C)
4.6"
May 54°F (12°C)
4.2"
Jun 60°F (16°C)
5.3"
Jul 64°F (18°C)
4.3"
Aug 63°F (17°C)
4.7"
Sep 56°F (13°C)
5.3"
Oct 48°F (9°C)
6.1"
Nov 39°F (4°C)
6.1"
Dec 31°F (-0°C)
4.5"

The warmest month is July at 64°F, while the coldest is January at 30°F — a seasonal swing of 34°F. November sees the most rain (6.1"), while January is the driest (3.1").

35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4% above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 90.4% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.0%
4% above US avg
High School+99.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density29/sq mi
Total Area21.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.4%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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