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Kottayam, India

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
55,374 Population 2,507/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$3,500 median income, 15.0% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$30,000 home value, $60/mo rent
B+
Safety
3.9 / 5.0
3 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Kottayam, India

At a Glance

Median Income
$3,500
95% below
$3,200 per capita
Home Value
$30,000
89% below
Median Rent
$60/mo
95% below
Violent Crime
3/100K
99% below
Bachelor's Degree+
34.4%
2% above
80.0% high school+
Unemployment
15.0%
317% above
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
7.3%
77% below
7.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
81°F
165 sunny days/yr

Is Kottayam a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kottayam residents earn a median household income of $3,500 , which is 95% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $3,200. The unemployment rate stands at 15.0% (317% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kottayam is $30,000 , 89% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $60/month. The cost of living index is 24.1 (100 = national average).

Safety & Crime

Kottayam reports 3 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 99% below the national average of 380/100K. The murder rate is 2.8/100K.

Education

34.4% of adults in Kottayam hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% above the national average). 80.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Kottayam has an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 165 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 121.9 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups with a median AQI of 126.

Data Overview

People

Population55,374
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density2,507/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.6%

Economy

C
Median Income$3,500
Per Capita$3,200
Unemployment15.0%
Poverty6.0%

Housing

D
Home Value$30,000
Rent$60
Ownership86.6%

Crime

B+
Violent3/100K
PropertyN/A
Murder2.8/100K

Health

Obesity7.3%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking7.6%
Heart Disease23.6%
Premature Death236/100K

Climate

Avg Temp81°F
Sunny Days165/yr
Rain121.9 in/yr
AQI126 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups)
Elevation66 ft

Education

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

Community

Broadband55.9%

Did You Know?

13.1% of the population has a disability.