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Madalena, Portugal

Azores · 🇵🇹 Portugal

Madalena is a small city in Azores, Portugal with a population of 6,136. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

3.2 /5.0
B Good
6,136 Population 108/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
48.2 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Azores Timezone
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 28.0%
17% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 21.8%
32% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.2%
71% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.4%
97% lower than US avg

People

Population6,136
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density108/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$27,635
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty0.4%

Health

Obesity21.8%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking30.3%
Depression11.4%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
AQI8 (Good)
Rain48.2 in/yr
Sunny Days248/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.0%
High School+94.5%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband85.8%
Population6,136
Population Density108 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates38.5364°, -28.5266°
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores
Country🇵🇹 Portugal
State / ProvinceAzores
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation48.2 inches (1,225 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age46.2 years

Is Madalena a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Madalena receives an overall livability score of 3.2 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. Madalena offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The unemployment rate of 6.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

28.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Madalena enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 8.

Madalena has a population of 6,136 with a density of 108 people per square mile, spread across 56.8 square miles. The median age is 46.2 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.4% female and 47.6% male. 24.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 83.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

6,136
Total Population
108
People / sq mi
46.2yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
56.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.6%
Female 52.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Madalena vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Madalena vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Madalena is N/A. Per capita income is $27,635 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 6.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.4% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 56.7, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Madalena vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$27,635

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.2%
71% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.4%
97% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living56.70 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Madalena, 21.8% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 6.8% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 32.3% have high blood pressure. 30.3% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 11.2% report binge drinking. 84.3% are physically inactive, above the national average. 11.4% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity21.8%
32% below US avg
Diabetes6.8%
High Blood Pressure32.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking30.3%
116% above US avg
Binge Drinking11.2%
Physical Inactivity84.3%
Depression11.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate83.0%

Food & Exercise

Madalena enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 8 — among the cleanest air in the country. 93% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average62.6°F
16% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.2 inches
27% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median8.0
RatingGood
Good Days %93.4%

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area56.8 sq mi (147.1 km²)
Population Density108/sq mi
Coordinates38.5364°N, 28.5266°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores
28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 17% below the national average of 33.7%. 94.5% have completed high school. 85.8% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.0%
17% below US avg
High School+94.5%
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density108/sq mi
Total Area56.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access85.8%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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