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Lu, Italy

Piedmont · Italy

Lu is a small town in Piedmont, Italy with a population of 915. Elevation: 1,007 ft (307 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
915 Population 16/sq mi density
1,007 ft Elevation 307 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
34.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$23,452 Median Income
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Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$23,452 median income, 10.7% unemployment

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People

Population915
Density16/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$23,452
Unemployment10.7%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain34.3 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation1,007 ft (307 m)
Population915
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation1,007 ft (307 m)
Coordinates45.0018°, 8.4856°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvincePiedmont
Average Temperature56°F (14°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation34.3 inches (870 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.0 inches (5 cm)
Median Household Income$23,452

About Lu

Lu is a small town in Italy (Piedmont) with a population of 915. The city sits at an elevation of 1,007 feet (307 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Lu is $23,452, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 69 business establishments.

Income: Lu vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$23,452
69% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.7%
197% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)69

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Lu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 286 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 34.3 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,007 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above Italy avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,007 ft (307 m)
Area58.4 sq mi (151.3 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates45.0018°N, 8.4856°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.3"
10% below Italy avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.58"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,273 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M3.0 on May 22, 2024.

Jan 27, 2012 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy M5.0 135 km
Apr 11, 2003 1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy M5.0 40 km
Oct 29, 1995 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy M4.9 134 km
Aug 21, 2000 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy M4.9 15 km
Apr 18, 2005 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy M4.9 76 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 147 km
Jul 18, 2001 3 km S of Masio, Italy M4.7 20 km
Mar 5, 2012 3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy M4.7 89 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 141 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 103 km
Aug 13, 2019 4 km SW of Stazione Valmozzola, Italy M4.6 122 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 103 km
Apr 16, 2020 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy M4.5 80 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.5 90 km
Feb 24, 1997 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy M4.5 145 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 59 km
Oct 3, 2012 1 km WSW of Lugagnano Val d'Arda, Italy M4.5 107 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 110 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 74 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1968 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Earthquake 3.0 m 110 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake 650 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.0 in
February 40°F (4°C) 1.8 in
March 47°F (9°C) 2.4 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in Wettest
June 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in
July 74°F (24°C) 1.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 2.6 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in
December 38°F (3°C) 1.7 in Coldest

Lu has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 38°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (1.6").

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Radio Stations near Lu

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Vega dance, edm MP3 128 kbps
RADIO GOLD WONDERLAND MP3 192 kbps
Radio Magenta pop, top 40 MP3 128 kbps
Radio 6023 MP3 320 kbps
Radio City castelletto d'orba, news MP3
Radio City - Vercelli, Biella e Novara adult contemporary, local news AAC+ 88 kbps
Radio City 4 You AAC+ 88 kbps

Museums in Lu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antica Distilleria Mazzetti di Altavilla - Museo della Grappa
Casa della Memoria, della Resistenza e della Deportazione di Vinchio
Casa Ricordi
Centro Paesaggio del Po
Cucina dei Frati
Ecomuseo della Pietra da Cantoni
Ex acquedotto comunale
Geosito La Guarnera
Marengo Museum
MASA Museum
MiCeM
Museo ACdB (Alessandria Città delle Biciclette)
Museo Bersano delle Contadinerie e Stampe Antiche del Vino
Museo Civico "Gian Andrea Irico"
Museo Civico di Palazzo Cuttica
Museo Civico e Gipsoteca Bistolfi
Museo Civico Moncalvo
Museo civiltà risicola
Museo Cristoforo Colombo
Museo del cappello "Giuseppe Borsalino"
Museo del contadino
Museo del Ferro
Museo del Fiume
Museo del Gioiello
Museo del Ruchè
Museo della Bicicletta Sarachet
Museo delle Miniere
Museo di Arte e Storia Ebraica
Museo di Arte e Tradizione Contadina
Museo di Arte Partecipata
Museo Etnografico "C'era una volta"
Museo San Giacomo
Museo Storico Badogliano
Sacrestia Aperta del Duomo
Sale d'Arte
Teatro delle Scienze e Planetario
Villa Delavo

Libraries in Lu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca civica - Civico 170.0
Biblioteca Civica di Valenza0.0
Biblioteca civica Giovanni Canna0.0
Biblioteca Civica Vignetta0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "G.Marucchi"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Alfredo Ferrari0.0
Biblioteca dell'infanzia0.0
Biblioteca di Olevano0.0
Biblioteca Luciano Rapetti0.0
Biblioteca per Ragazzi "Emanuele Luzzati"0.0
Biblioteca Vittorio Gallesio0.0

Farmers Markets in Lu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Alimentari Vogliotti Elisabetta
Mercato Pavia - Area Mercatino Antiquariato

Restaurants in Lu

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Antico Monastero
Il Ristoro
La Fontana
Orazio
Ristorante Pizzeria La Trinità

Stadiums & Teams in Lu

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Ski Resorts Near Lu

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Area sciistica Caldirola 0.0 $0
Bielmonte 0.0 $0

Airports Near Lu

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo AirportGOALarge Airport
Milan Malpensa International AirportMXPLarge Airport
Biella-Cerrione AirfieldMedium Airport
Cameri Air BaseMedium Airport
Novi Ligure Eugenio Mossi AirfieldMedium Airport
Varese-Venegono AirportMedium Airport
Aeroteam AirfieldSmall Airport
Air Folies AirfieldSmall Airport
Airfield ASD Carisio Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Airfield ASD Verbano flySmall Airport
Alessandria AirfieldSmall Airport
Alta Langa AirfieldSmall Airport
Arbuschi AirfieldSmall Airport
Astigiana AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Acqui TermeSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Francavilla BisioSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie PioveraSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie privata "La Ceriella"Small Airport
Boglietto AirfieldSmall Airport
Campo di Volo "Cab Club"Small Airport
Campo di Volo OndalbaSmall Airport
Campo di volo PloiaSmall Airport
Carolina AirfieldSmall Airport
Casale Monferrato AirfieldSmall Airport
Cascina Colombare AirfieldSmall Airport
Cascina Rosio AirfieldSmall Airport
Castelnuovo Don Bosco AirfieldSmall Airport
Cerreto Castello AirfieldSmall Airport
Città di Tortona AirfieldSmall Airport
Cogliate AirfieldSmall Airport
Cossato AirfieldSmall Airport
Country Fly AirfieldSmall Airport
Gattinara AirfieldSmall Airport
Giancarlo Filippi AirfieldSmall Airport
Gianni Cerutti AirfieldSmall Airport
Giuliano Borgonovi AirfieldSmall Airport
Groane AirfieldSmall Airport
Il Falco AirfieldSmall Airport
Il Laghetto AirfieldSmall Airport
Il Picchio AirfieldSmall Airport
Ivrea Montalto Dora AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Airone AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Streghe AirfieldSmall Airport
Leonardo da Vinci AirfieldSmall Airport
Lucchina Fly Club AirfieldSmall Airport
Mantovana AirfieldSmall Airport
Meggiana AltiportSmall Airport
Mezzana Bigli AirfieldSmall Airport
Milano-Bresso AirfieldSmall Airport
Moncucco AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lu

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa della Santissima Trinità
Chiesa di San Francesco
Chiesa di San Giacomo
Chiesa di San Giuseppe
Chiesa di San Nazario
Chiesa di Santa Maria Nuova

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Rome

🇮🇹 About Italy

Capital Rome
Population 60,431,283
Area 301,230 km²
GDP (USD) $2,316,727,999,333
GDP per capita $39,277
HDI 0.906
Life expectancy 83.7 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 69.5%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Italian, Catalan
Calling code +39
TLD .it
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Italy

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Capodanno
Jan 6 Epiphany Epifania
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Pasqua
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lunedì dell'Angelo
Apr 25 Liberation Day Festa della Liberazione
May 1 International Workers Day Festa del Lavoro
May 25 Whit Monday Lunedì di Pentecoste
Jun 2 Republic Day Festa della Repubblica
Aug 15 Assumption Day Ferragosto o Assunzione
Oct 4 St. Francis of Assisi's Day San Francesco d'Assisi
Nov 1 All Saints Day Tutti i santi
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Immacolata Concezione
Dec 25 Christmas Day Natale
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Santo Stefano

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lu

What is the population of Lu?

Lu has a population of 915 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 58.4 square miles.

Is Lu expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,452, 69% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Lu?

Lu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.3 inches, with 2.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Lu?

The job market in Lu faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 69 business establishments in the area.

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