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Letham, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Letham is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 1,650. Elevation: 335 ft (102 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.2 /5.0
A Great
1,650 Population 2/sq mi density
335 ft Elevation 102 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
28.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$47,360 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$47,360 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$204,065 home value, $1,184/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population1,650
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density2/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,360
Per Capita$47,360
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

A
Home Value$204,065
Rent$1,184
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units660

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain28.4 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation335 ft (102 m)

Education

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

Community

Population1,650
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation335 ft (102 m)
Coordinates56.6268°, -2.7706°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation28.4 inches (720 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$47,360
Median Age40.6 years

About Letham

Letham is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 1,650. The city sits at an elevation of 335 feet (102 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Letham has a population of 1,650 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 885.8 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

1,650
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
885.8mi²
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

Letham vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Letham is $47,360, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,360 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $911, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 150 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Letham vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$47,360
37% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$47,360
Avg Weekly Wage$911

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)150

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

The median home value in Letham is $204,065, 28% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,184 (2% above the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 660 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$204,065
28% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,184
2% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units660

Property Tax

Climate in Letham

Letham has an average annual temperature of 9°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (15°C), the coldest is Jan (3.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 712 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.8°C / 39°F 1.2° / 6.5° 62.3
Feb 4.4°C / 40°F 1.2° / 7.5° 47.3
Mar 5.8°C / 42°F 2.2° / 9.5° 47.0
Apr 7.8°C / 46°F 3.9° / 11.6° 43.4
May 10.1°C / 50°F 6.1° / 14.2° 49.2
Jun 13°C / 55°F 9.1° / 17° 62.7
Jul 15°C / 59°F 10.9° / 19.1° 64.6
Aug 14.8°C / 59°F 10.7° / 18.9° 69.2
Sep 12.8°C / 55°F 9° / 16.7° 54.5
Oct 9.6°C / 49°F 6.3° / 13° 80.1
Nov 6.4°C / 44°F 3.5° / 9.3° 68.1
Dec 4°C / 39°F 1.3° / 6.6° 63.4
Letham experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 285 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 28.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 335 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average46.1°F
15% below United Kingdom avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation335 ft (102 m)
Area885.8 sq mi (2,294.3 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates56.6268°N, 2.7706°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.4"
25% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.03"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Jun 20, 2003.

Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 113 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 114 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 98 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 95 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 114 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Wettest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.0 in
March 40°F (5°C) 2.1 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.8 in Driest
May 49°F (10°C) 2.1 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
July 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.9 in
November 40°F (5°C) 2.6 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.6 in

Letham has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 36°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (1.8").

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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 Density2/sq mi
Total Area885.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Letham

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Letham Primary School - - - -
Aberlemno Primary School - - - -
Carmyllie Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Letham

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Dundee Radio Club community radio, field recordings MP3 320 kbps
Tay Bridges Radio - MP3 320 kbps
NOW Radio 80s 80's, 80s MP3

Museums in Letham

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Brechin Town House Museum
Broughty Castle Museum
D'Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum
Discovery Point
Dundee Museum of Transport
Dundee Science Centre
Gateway to the Glens Museum
HMS Unicorn
J M Barrie's Birthplace
Meffan Institute Museum & Gallery
Signal Tower Museum
St Vigeans Sculptured Stones Museum
Tayside Police Museum
The McManus
The McManus Collection's Unit
V&A Dundee
Verdant Works

Libraries in Letham

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Angus Archives0.0
Arbroath Library0.0
Ardler Community Library0.0
Arthurstone Community Library0.0
Bernard King Library0.0
Blackness Community Library0.0
Brechin Library0.0
Broughty Ferry Library0.0
Carnoustie Library0.0
Coldside Community Library0.0
Dundee Central Library0.0
Fintry Community Library0.0
Forfar Library0.0
Inglis Memorial Hall0.0
Kirriemuir Library0.0
Library & Learning Centre0.0
Lochee Library0.0
Main Library0.0
Monifieth Library0.0
Newport Library0.0
Tayport Library0.0
The Hub Library & Learning Centre0.0
Whitfield Community Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Letham

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Arbroath Farmers' Market
Carnoustie Farmers' Market
Dundee Farmers' Market
Fish Market
Forfar Farmers' Market

Cafes in Letham

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Auld Bar Café
The Corn Kist

Castles in Letham

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Flemington Castle

Breweries in Letham

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Holy Goat Brewing
MòR Beers
Redcastle Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Letham

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Letham

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Glenshee Ski Center 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Garthdee Ski Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Letham

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aberdeen International AirportABZLarge Airport
Edinburgh AirportEDILarge Airport
Dundee AirportDNDMedium Airport
Leuchars Station AirfieldADXMedium Airport
Aboyne Airfield-Small Airport
Archerfield Airstrip-Small Airport
Balado Airfield-Small Airport
Baldardo Field-Small Airport
Balgone Airstrip-Small Airport
Balgrummo Steading Airstrip-Small Airport
East Fortune Airfield-Small Airport
Fife Airport-Small Airport
Forfar Airstrip-Small Airport
Hilton of Carslogie Airstrip-Small Airport
Insch Airstrip-Small Airport
Kingsmuir Airfield-Small Airport
Kirriemuir Farm Strip-Small Airport
Laurencekirk-Small Airport
Montrose Airstrip-Small Airport
Nairns Mains Airstrip-Small Airport
Netherley Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Perth/Scone AirportPSLSmall Airport
Pilmuir Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Pittodrie-House-Small Airport
Portmoak Glider Field-Small Airport
Teuchats Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Whiterashes Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Letham

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Letham Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Letham

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Aberlemno Parish Church
Carmyllie Parish Church
Dunnichen, Letham & Kirkden Parish Church
Rescobie Parish Church

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 Letham

What is the population of Letham?

Letham has a population of 1,650 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 885.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Letham expensive to live in?

The median household income is $47,360, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $204,065 (28% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,184 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Letham?

Letham has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.4 inches.

How is the job market in Letham?

Letham has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $911. There are 150 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Letham?

The median home value in Letham is $204,065. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,184. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Letham?

50.0% of adults in Letham 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 Letham?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

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