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Lunglei, India

Mizoram · 🇮🇳 India

Lunglei is a mid-size city in Mizoram, India with a population of 57,011. Elevation: 3,327 ft (1,014 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
57,011 Population 3,356/sq mi density
3,327 ft Elevation 1,014 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
122.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 34.4%
2% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 7.3%
77% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.2%
17% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.3%
57% lower than US avg

People

Population57,011
Median Age28.7 yrs
Density3,356/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$2,530
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty5.3%

Health

Obesity7.3%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking7.6%
Depression12.6%

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
AQI126 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups)
Rain122.5 in/yr
Sunny Days184/yr
Elevation3,327 ft (1,014 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.4%
High School+80.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband55.9%
Population57,011
Population Density3,356 / sq mi
Elevation3,327 ft (1,014 m)
Coordinates22.8925°, 92.7422°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceMizoram
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation122.5 inches (3,111 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age28.7 years

Is Lunglei a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lunglei receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include a low poverty rate. Lunglei offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 34.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 80.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Lunglei has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F. Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 184 sunny days, the area sees less sunshine than many U.S. cities. Annual precipitation totals 122.5 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups with a median AQI of 126.

Lunglei has a population of 57,011 with a density of 3,356 people per square mile, spread across 17.0 square miles. The median age is 28.7 years, 26% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.4% female and 51.6% male. 13.1% of residents have a disability. 69.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

57,011
Total Population
3,356
People / sq mi
28.7yrs
Median Age
26% below US avg
17.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Lunglei vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Lunglei vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lunglei is N/A. Per capita income is $2,530 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 4.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 27, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Lunglei vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$2,530

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.2%
17% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.3%
57% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living27.00 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Lunglei, 7.3% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 8.7% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 31.1% have high blood pressure. 7.6% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 4.5% report binge drinking. 73.9% are physically inactive, above the national average. 12.6% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Lunglei vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity7.3%
77% below US avg
Diabetes8.7%
High Blood Pressure31.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking7.6%
46% below US avg
Binge Drinking4.5%
Physical Inactivity73.9%
Depression12.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate69.0%

Food & Exercise

Lunglei has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 184 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 122.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups with a median AQI of 126 — residents may notice occasional air quality concerns. 35% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 3,327 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average71.3°F
32% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days184 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall122.5 inches
222% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median126.0
RatingUnhealthy for Sensitive Groups
Good Days %34.9%

Geography

Elevation3,327 ft (1,014 m)
Area17.0 sq mi (44.0 km²)
Population Density3,356/sq mi
Coordinates22.8925°N, 92.7422°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2% above the national average of 33.7%. 80.0% have completed high school. 55.9% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.4%
2% above US avg
High School+80.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density3,356/sq mi
Total Area17.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access55.9%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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