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La Oroya, Peru

Junin · 🇵🇪 Peru

La Oroya is a mid-size city in Junin, Peru with a population of 33,345. Elevation: 12,352 ft (3,765 m). Average temperature: 40°F (5°C).

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
33,345 Population
12,352 ft Elevation 3,765 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 5°C
59.2 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 32.1%
5% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 27.3%
15% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.1%
59% lower than US avg

People

Population33,345
Median Age31.0 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$7,888
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty5.1%

Health

Obesity27.3%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking10.0%
Depression0.8%

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (5°C)
AQI10 (Good)
Rain59.2 in/yr
Sunny Days351/yr
Elevation12,352 ft (3,765 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.1%
High School+90.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband79.5%
Population33,345
Elevation12,352 ft (3,765 m)
Coordinates-11.5189°, -75.8994°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceJunin
Average Temperature40°F (5°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Annual Precipitation59.2 inches (1,505 mm)
Annual Snowfall126.6 inches (322 cm)
Median Age31.0 years

Is La Oroya a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, La Oroya receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. La Oroya offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

32.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

La Oroya has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July. With 351 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 59.2 inches, including 126.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 10.

La Oroya has a population of 33,345. The median age is 31.0 years, 20% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.3% female and 49.7% male. 14.7% of residents have a disability. 68.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

33,345
Total Population
31.0yrs
Median Age
20% below US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

La Oroya vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

La Oroya vs U.S. Average

The median household income in La Oroya is N/A. Per capita income is $7,888 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 47.5, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: La Oroya vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$7,888

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.1%
59% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living47.50 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In La Oroya, 27.3% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 7.7% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 20.7% have high blood pressure. 10.0% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 6.8% report binge drinking. 84.7% are physically inactive, above the national average. 0.8% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.3%
15% below US avg
Diabetes7.7%
High Blood Pressure20.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking10.0%
29% below US avg
Binge Drinking6.8%
Physical Inactivity84.7%
Depression0.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate68.0%

Food & Exercise

La Oroya has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 39°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 351 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 59.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 126.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 10 — among the cleanest air in the country. 93% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 12,352 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 39°F Jul (4°C)
Annual Average40.3°F
25% below US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average39°F (4°C)
Sunny Days351 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall59.2 inches
56% above US avg
Snowfall126.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median10.0
RatingGood
Good Days %93.0%

Geography

Elevation12,352 ft (3,765 m)
Coordinates-11.5189°N, 75.8994°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
32.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 5% below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school. 79.5% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.1%
5% below US avg
High School+90.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access79.5%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities

Santa Rosa de Sacco 11,257 pop · 3.7 mi Morococha 7,890 pop · 12.1 mi Tarma 51,350 pop · 15.8 mi San Pedro de Cajas 5,758 pop · 18.7 mi Huasahuasi 5,146 pop · 24.5 mi Junín 15,320 pop · 25.7 mi Acolla 6,805 pop · 28.1 mi Jauja 21,057 pop · 32.5 mi Matucana 4,517 pop · 40.9 mi Carhuamayo 9,122 pop · 42.6 mi San Ramón 14,708 pop · 45.7 mi Concepción 11,330 pop · 48.2 mi Orcotuna 4,199 pop · 50.7 mi San Jeronimo De Tunan 8,772 pop · 51.4 mi
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