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Larkhall, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Larkhall is a small city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 15,020. Elevation: 384 ft (117 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.2 /5.0
A Great
15,020 Population 17/sq mi density
384 ft Elevation 117 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
52.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$52,230 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$52,230 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$219,092 home value, $1,306/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population15,020
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density17/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,230
Per Capita$52,230
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

A
Home Value$219,092
Rent$1,306
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units6,008

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain52.5 in/yr
Sunny Days241/yr
Elevation384 ft (117 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+84.0%

Community

Population15,020
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation384 ft (117 m)
Coordinates55.7333°, -3.9667°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation52.5 inches (1,333 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$52,230
Median Age40.6 years

About Larkhall

Larkhall is a small city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 15,020. The city sits at an elevation of 384 feet (117 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Larkhall has a population of 15,020 with a density of 17 people per square mile, spread across 862.8 square miles. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90% of residents.

Population

15,020
Total Population
17
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
862.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.0%
15% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 10.0%

Social Characteristics

Larkhall vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Larkhall is $52,230, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,230 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,004, 30% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,367 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Larkhall vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$52,230
30% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$52,230
Avg Weekly Wage$1,004

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)1,367

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Larkhall is $219,092, 22% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,306 (12% above the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 6,008 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$219,092
22% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,306
12% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units6,008

Property Tax

Climate in Larkhall

Larkhall has an average annual temperature of 8.1°C (47°F). The hottest month is Jul (14.1°C), the coldest is Jan (2.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1249 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.7°C / 37°F -4.4° / 9.5° 100.4
Feb 3.8°C / 39°F -3.9° / 9.6° 121.9
Mar 4.6°C / 40°F -2.5° / 12.4° 100.8
Apr 6.2°C / 43°F -2.4° / 15.6° 63.1
May 9.9°C / 50°F 1.2° / 20° 84.3
Jun 12.7°C / 55°F 4.5° / 22.5° 80.8
Jul 14.1°C / 57°F 6.7° / 24.2° 114.9
Aug 14°C / 57°F 6.1° / 23.3° 116.0
Sep 11.7°C / 53°F 3.2° / 21° 98.6
Oct 8.6°C / 48°F 0.9° / 14.9° 135.2
Nov 5.4°C / 42°F -1.7° / 12.1° 105.1
Dec 3.5°C / 38°F -2.8° / 10.6° 128.4
Larkhall experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 384 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average47.1°F
13% below United Kingdom avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation384 ft (117 m)
Area862.8 sq mi (2,234.7 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates55.7333°N, 3.9667°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.5"
38% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.14"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Nov 1, 2017.

May 3, 1998 Scotland, United Kingdom M3.5 134 km
Jan 26, 1990 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M3.0 149 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 56 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 73 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 58 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 134 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 110 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 49 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 93 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 130 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 56 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 104 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 6.1 in Coldest, Wettest
February 39°F (4°C) 4.3 in
March 41°F (5°C) 4.6 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in Driest
May 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
July 58°F (15°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
September 53°F (12°C) 5.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.9 in
November 42°F (6°C) 5.8 in
December 39°F (4°C) 5.9 in

Larkhall has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and April the driest (2.7").

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50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48% above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.0%
48% above United Kingdom avg
High School+84.0%
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density17/sq mi
Total Area862.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Schools in Larkhall

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hareleeshill Primary School - - - -
Machanhill Primary School - - - -
Larkhall Children Centre - - - -
Larkhall Academy - - - -
Craigbank Primary School - - - -
Glengowan Primary School - - - -
St Mary's Primary School (Larkhall) - - - -
Robert Smillie Primary School - - - -
Larkhall Children Centre - - - -
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Radio Stations near Larkhall

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Linn Classical classical MP3 320 kbps
Clyde Built Radio arts, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Capital FM Glasgow - AAC 48 kbps
Linn Jazz jazz MP3 320 kbps
Orryy Live 24/7, bouncy MP3
Celtic Music Radio - MP3
Buena Vida community radio, multi genre MP3 192 kbps
Regal Radio blues, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Quality Radio - MP3
Go Radio Glasgow - MP3 128 kbps
Impact-Digital-Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Jambo! Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Heart FM Glasgow - AAC 48 kbps
Sunny G Community Radio community MP3 320 kbps
Radio Buena Vida community radio, music MP3 192 kbps
100.8 Home Radio - MP3
Stirling Community Radio - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Larkhall

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Auld Kirk Museum
Blackridge Museum
Crawfordjohn Heritage Venture
Cumbernauld Museum
David Livingstone Museum
Douglas Heritage Museum
Kilsyth Museum
Lanark Museum
Low Parks Museum
Motherwell Heritage Centre
Robert Owen's House
Shotts Heritage Centre
Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life

Libraries in Larkhall

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Abronhill Library0.0
Airdrie Library0.0
Airdrie Public Library & Observatory0.0
Baillieston Library0.0
Barmulloch Community Centre and Library0.0
Blackridge Library0.0
Blantyre Library0.0
Bothwell Library0.0
Burnbank Library0.0
Cambuslang Library0.0
Carluke Library0.0
Chapelhall Library0.0
Cleland Library0.0
Condorrat Library0.0
Craighead Library Craighead Community Centre0.0
Cumbernauld Library0.0
East Kilbride Library0.0
Greenhills Library0.0
Hamilton Town House Library0.0
Hillhouse Library0.0
Kilsyth Library0.0
Lanark Library0.0
Larkhall Library0.0
Lennoxtown Library0.0
Lenzie Library0.0
Lesmahagow Library0.0
Library @ The Bridge0.0
Main Street Library0.0
Parkhead Library0.0
Riddrie Library0.0
Rutherglen Library0.0
Shettleston Library0.0
Shotts Library0.0
Slamannan Library0.0
St Leonards Library & Community Hall0.0
Stepps Cultural Centre & Library0.0
Stonehouse Library0.0
Uddingston Library0.0
William Patrick Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Larkhall

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Blochairn Car Boot Sale
Blochairn Car Boot Sale
InShopz
Market Square

Hotels in Larkhall

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shawlands Park Hotel

Dentists in Larkhall

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Machan Dental Practice

Train Stations in Larkhall

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Larkhall
Merryton

Gas Stations in Larkhall

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asda Petrol Station
Shell
Shell

Banks in Larkhall

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Scotland

Golf Courses in Larkhall

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Larkhall Golf Course

Stadiums & Teams in Larkhall

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Larkhall

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Newmilns Snow & Sports Complex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snow Factor 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Larkhall

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Edinburgh AirportEDILarge Airport
Glasgow AirportGLALarge Airport
Glasgow Prestwick AirportPIKLarge Airport
Balado Airfield-Small Airport
Benston Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Blair Drummond Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Broomhill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Buchlyvie Airstrip-Small Airport
Cumbernauld Airport-Small Airport
Dollar airstrip-Small Airport
East Lochlane Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Fife Airport-Small Airport
Glenswinton Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Kier Garden Airstrip-Small Airport
Kilkerran UL-Small Airport
Latch Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Mosside Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Nethershields Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
New Grimmet Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Perth/Scone AirportPSLSmall Airport
Polmont-Small Airport
Portmoak Glider Field-Small Airport
RAF Kirknewton-Small Airport
Sheardale airstrip-Small Airport
Skydive Strathallan-Small Airport
South Barnbeth Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Stonehill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Strathaven Airfield-Small Airport
Thankerton private airstrip-Small Airport
Thornhill Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Larkhall

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Larkhall Post Office

Treatment Centers in Larkhall

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Calton Athletic Recovery Group

Churches & Religious Organizations in Larkhall

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chalmers Parish Church
Gospel Hall
Larkhall Baptist Church
Larkhall Congregational Church
Larkhall Kingdom Hall Of Jehovah's Witnesses
St Machan's Parish Church
St Marys
The Church at the cross
Trinity Church

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UFO Sightings
3
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Larkhall

What is the population of Larkhall?

Larkhall has a population of 15,020 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 862.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Larkhall expensive to live in?

The median household income is $52,230, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $219,092 (22% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,306 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Larkhall?

Larkhall has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.5 inches.

How is the job market in Larkhall?

Larkhall has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,004. There are 1,367 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Larkhall?

The median home value in Larkhall is $219,092. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,306. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Larkhall?

50.0% of adults in Larkhall hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Larkhall?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

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