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Lacabamba, Peru

Ancash · 🇵🇪 Peru

Lacabamba is a small town in Ancash, Peru with a population of 378. Elevation: 10,988 ft (3,349 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
378 Population
10,988 ft Elevation 3,349 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
87.5 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

Population378
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 Temp45°F (7°C)
AQI10 (Good)
Rain87.5 in/yr
Sunny Days352/yr
Elevation10,988 ft (3,349 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband79.5%
Population378
Elevation10,988 ft (3,349 m)
Coordinates-8.2604°, -77.8982°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAncash
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation87.5 inches (2,223 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.4 inches (1 cm)
Median Age31.0 years

Is Lacabamba a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lacabamba 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. Lacabamba 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

Lacabamba has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. With 352 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 87.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 10.

Lacabamba has a population of 378. 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

378
Total Population
31.0yrs
Median Age
20% below US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Lacabamba vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Lacabamba vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lacabamba 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: Lacabamba 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 Lacabamba, 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: Lacabamba 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

Lacabamba has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 352 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 87.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). 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 10,988 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average44.9°F
17% below US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall87.5 inches
130% above US avg
Snowfall0.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median10.0
RatingGood
Good Days %93.0%

Geography

Elevation10,988 ft (3,349 m)
Coordinates-8.2604°N, 77.8982°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

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