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La Brea, Honduras

Colón Department · 🇭🇳 Honduras

La Brea is a small town in Colón Department, Honduras with a population of 1,055. Elevation: 148 ft (45 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
1,055 Population
148 ft Elevation 45 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
64.5 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 10.0%
70% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.5%
8% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.9%
37% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.7%
27% higher than US avg

People

Population1,055
Median Age25.7 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$3,227
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty15.7%

Health

Obesity29.5%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking11.4%
Depression6.6%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
AQI6 (Good)
Rain64.5 in/yr
Sunny Days219/yr
Elevation148 ft (45 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+88.3%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband58.3%
Population1,055
Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Coordinates15.8000°, -85.9667°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceColón Department
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation64.5 inches (1,639 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age25.7 years

Is La Brea a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, La Brea receives an overall livability score of 1.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of D. La Brea faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.

Economy & Jobs

Unemployment stands at 4.9%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 15.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population.

Education

10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

La Brea has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F. Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 6.

La Brea has a population of 1,055. The median age is 25.7 years, 34% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.7% female and 50.3% male. 4.4% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 64.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,055
Total Population
25.7yrs
Median Age
34% below US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%
Female 49.7%

Race & Ethnicity

La Brea vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

La Brea vs U.S. Average

The median household income in La Brea is N/A. Per capita income is $3,227 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 4.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 45.8, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: La Brea vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$3,227

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.9%
37% above US avg
Poverty Rate15.7%
27% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living45.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In La Brea, 29.5% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 9.3% have diabetes. 33.9% have high blood pressure. 11.4% are current smokers. 3.1% report binge drinking. 83.8% are physically inactive, above the national average. 6.6% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: La Brea vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.5%
8% below US avg
Diabetes9.3%
High Blood Pressure33.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking11.4%
19% below US avg
Binge Drinking3.1%
Physical Inactivity83.8%
Depression6.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate64.0%

Food & Exercise

La Brea has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 6 — among the cleanest air in the country. 94% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days219 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall64.5 inches
70% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median6.0
RatingGood
Good Days %93.8%

Geography

Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Coordinates15.8000°N, 85.9667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temp Precipitation
Jan 76°F (25°C)
5.5"
Feb 77°F (25°C)
4.1"
Mar 80°F (27°C)
2.6"
Apr 82°F (28°C)
1.9"
May 84°F (29°C)
3.0"
Jun 83°F (29°C)
5.0"
Jul 82°F (28°C)
5.1"
Aug 82°F (28°C)
4.8"
Sep 82°F (28°C)
6.3"
Oct 81°F (27°C)
8.7"
Nov 79°F (26°C)
9.9"
Dec 77°F (25°C)
7.6"

The warmest month is May at 84°F, while the coldest is January at 76°F — a seasonal swing of 8°F. November sees the most rain (9.9"), while April is the driest (1.9").

10.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 70% below the national average of 33.7%. 88.3% have completed high school. 58.3% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.0%
70% below US avg
High School+88.3%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access58.3%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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