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Kulgam, India

Jammu and Kashmir · 🇮🇳 India

Kulgam is a small city in Jammu and Kashmir, India with a population of 23,584. Elevation: 5,715 ft (1,742 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
23,584 Population 57/sq mi density
5,715 ft Elevation 1,742 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
46.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 34.4%
2% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 7.3%
77% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.2%
17% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.3%
57% lower than US avg

People

Population23,584
Median Age28.7 yrs
Density57/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$2,530
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty5.3%

Health

Obesity7.3%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking7.6%
Depression12.6%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI126 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups)
Rain46.3 in/yr
Sunny Days252/yr
Elevation5,715 ft (1,742 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband55.9%
Population23,584
Population Density57 / sq mi
Elevation5,715 ft (1,742 m)
Coordinates33.6446°, 75.0192°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceJammu and Kashmir
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation46.3 inches (1,176 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.5 inches (34 cm)
Median Age28.7 years

Is Kulgam a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 34.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 80.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Kulgam experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 252 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches, including 13.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups with a median AQI of 126.

Kulgam has a population of 23,584 with a density of 57 people per square mile. The median age is 28.7 years, 26% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

23,584
Total Population
57
People / sq mi
28.7yrs
Median Age
26% below US avg
412.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Kulgam vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Kulgam vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Kulgam is N/A. The unemployment rate is 4.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Kulgam vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$2,530

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.2%
17% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.3%
57% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living27.00 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Kulgam, 7.3% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 7.6% are current smokers. 12.6% report depression. 73.9% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity7.3%
77% below US avg
Diabetes8.7%
High Blood Pressure31.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking7.6%
46% below US avg
Binge Drinking4.5%
Physical Inactivity73.9%
Depression12.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate69.0%

Food & Exercise

Kulgam has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.3 inches. The area enjoys 252 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups with a median AQI of 126.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.3 inches
22% above US avg
Snowfall13.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median126.0
RatingUnhealthy for Sensitive Groups
Good Days %34.9%

Geography

Elevation5,715 ft (1,742 m)
Area412.0 sq mi (1,067.0 km²)
Population Density57/sq mi
Coordinates33.6446°N, 75.0192°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
34.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% above US avg). 55.9% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.4%
2% above US avg
High School+80.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density57/sq mi
Total Area412.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access55.9%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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