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Kumta, India

Karnataka · India

Kumta is a mid-size city in Karnataka, India with a population of 36,719. Elevation: 121 ft (37 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
36,719 Population 6,203/sq mi density
121 ft Elevation 37 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
143.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$3,200 Median Income
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$3,200 median income, 3.8% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$28,000 home value, $70/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population36,719
Median Age29.5 yrs
Density6,203/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$3,200
Per Capita$3,400
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty13.5%

Housing

D
Home Value$28,000
Rent$70
Housing Units14,688
Rent Burden27.7%

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain143.5 in/yr
Sunny Days216/yr
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Population36,719
Population Density6,203 / sq mi
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Coordinates14.4285°, 74.4189°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceKarnataka
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation143.5 inches (3,646 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,200
Median Age29.5 years

About Kumta

Kumta is a mid-size city in India (Karnataka) with a population of 36,719. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 143.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Kumta has a population of 36,719 with a density of 6,203 people per square mile, spread across 5.9 square miles. The median age is 29.5 years, 24% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

36,719
Total Population
6,203
People / sq mi
29.5yrs
Median Age
24% below India avg
5.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kumta vs India Average

The median household income in Kumta is $3,200, which is 96% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $3,400 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $65, 95% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 661 business establishments.

Income: Kumta vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$3,200
96% below India avg
Per Capita Income$3,400
Avg Weekly Wage$65

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above India avg
Poverty Rate13.5%
9% above India avg
Establishments (County)661

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kumta is $28,000, 90% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $70 (94% below the national average of $1,163). There are 14,688 total housing units in the city. 27.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$28,000
90% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$70
94% below India avg
Rent Burden27.7%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units14,688

Property Tax

Climate in Kumta

Kumta has an average annual temperature of 26.6°C (80°F). The hottest month is Apr (29.1°C), the coldest is Jan (24.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 4097 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.7°C / 76°F 19.2° / 30.2° 15.7
Feb 25.9°C / 79°F 20° / 32.9° 1.5
Mar 27.6°C / 82°F 21.9° / 34.2° 2.5
Apr 29.1°C / 84°F 24.4° / 35.2° 20.0
May 28.8°C / 84°F 25.4° / 34.4° 173.1
Jun 27.3°C / 81°F 24.7° / 31.5° 807.2
Jul 26.2°C / 79°F 24.4° / 28.8° 1,473.3
Aug 26°C / 79°F 24.3° / 28.9° 731.0
Sep 26.1°C / 79°F 24° / 29° 548.0
Oct 26.4°C / 80°F 22.6° / 30° 249.2
Nov 26.2°C / 79°F 20.5° / 30.1° 56.9
Dec 25.5°C / 78°F 19.9° / 29.7° 18.3
Kumta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 143.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above India avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days216 days/yr

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area5.9 sq mi (15.3 km²)
Population Density6,203/sq mi
Coordinates14.4285°N, 74.4189°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 143.5"
278% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 48.23"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Tauktae (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Tauktae Category 3 164 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in
April 85°F (29°C) 0.8 in
May 85°F (29°C) 5.7 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 37.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 48.2 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 28.7 in
September 79°F (26°C) 13.7 in
October 81°F (27°C) 6.3 in
November 81°F (27°C) 2.0 in
December 80°F (26°C) 0.4 in

Kumta has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 79°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 143.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (48.2") and February the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Kumta

Institution Type Founded Website
Kalpataru College of Management College - ,
SDM College College - ,
Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Arts, Science, Commerce, Business Administration & PG studies College - ,
St. Ignatius Institiute of Health Sciences College - ,

Schools in Kumta

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kadatoka High School - - - -
Gibb Boys' High School - - - -
Gibb Girls' High School - - - -
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Libraries in Kumta

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteque0.0

Farmers Markets in Kumta

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fish Market
Fish market
Fish market
Thursday vegetable market

Hotels in Kumta

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pandurang International

Restaurants in Kumta

10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Achut Chicken Corner
Home food
Hotel Laxmikrishna
Hotel Moonlight
Hotel Ruchi. Udupi
Krishna Grand Beach Restaurant
New Taj Hotel
Pandurang
Shree Fooddies Delight
Shree Marikamba Hotel

Clinics in Kumta

5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr Halkar Nursing Home
Health Center
IN #6302762785
Kumt Nursing Home
Mankikars Clinic Maternity and Nursing Home

Dentists in Kumta

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Akshay Dental Clinic

Veterinaries in Kumta

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Animal hospital

Train Stations in Kumta

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kumta
Mirjan

Bus Stations in Kumta

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IN #1425257893
New Bus Stand

Gas Stations in Kumta

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bharath Petroleum

Banks in Kumta

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Axis Bank
Karnataka Bank
Syndicate Bank
Yodha Cooperative Bank Kumta

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kumta

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Batte Vinayaka Temple
Hanuman Temple Chandavara
Jatageshwara temple
Kekkar Mutt
Shri Durga Parameshwari temple
Shri Ranamasthi temple
Sri Vitthobha Temple
St Francis Xavier church
Swayambhu Temple

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Kumta

What is the population of Kumta?

Kumta has a population of 36,719 residents and is located in India. The population density is 6,203 people per square mile, spread across 5.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 29.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kumta expensive to live in?

The median household income is $3,200, 96% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $28,000 (90% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $70 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Kumta?

Kumta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 216 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 143.5 inches.

How is the job market in Kumta?

Kumta has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $65. There are 661 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kumta?

The median home value in Kumta is $28,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $70.

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