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Mākum, India

Assam · India

Mākum is a small city in Assam, India with a population of 16,923. Elevation: 427 ft (130 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
16,923 Population 29/sq mi density
427 ft Elevation 130 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
101.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,500 Median Income
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$1,500 median income, 6.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$10,000 home value, $30/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population16,923
Median Age25.0 yrs
Density29/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$1,500
Per Capita$1,450
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty28.0%

Housing

C+
Home Value$10,000
Rent$30
Housing Units6,769
Rent Burden30.6%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain101.1 in/yr
Sunny Days175/yr
Elevation427 ft (130 m)
Population16,923
Population Density29 / sq mi
Elevation427 ft (130 m)
Coordinates27.4865°, 95.4365°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceAssam
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation101.1 inches (2,569 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,500
Median Age25.0 years

About Mākum

Mākum is a small city in India (Assam) with a population of 16,923. The city sits at an elevation of 427 feet (130 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 101.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Mākum has a population of 16,923 with a density of 29 people per square mile, spread across 586.0 square miles. The median age is 25.0 years, 36% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

16,923
Total Population
29
People / sq mi
25.0yrs
Median Age
36% below India avg
586.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mākum vs India Average

The median household income in Mākum is $1,500, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,450 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $28, 98% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 28.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 305 business establishments.

Income: Mākum vs India

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$1,500
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,450
Avg Weekly Wage$28

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.8%
89% above India avg
Poverty Rate28.0%
126% above India avg
Establishments (County)305

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mākum is $10,000, 96% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $30 (97% below the national average of $1,163). There are 6,769 total housing units in the city. 30.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$10,000
96% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$30
97% below India avg
Rent Burden30.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units6,769

Property Tax

Climate in Mākum

Mākum has an average annual temperature of 24.3°C (76°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.7°C), the coldest is Jan (16.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 2718 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.2°C / 61°F 8.5° / 26.2° 20.7
Feb 18.2°C / 65°F 9.4° / 30.4° 60.7
Mar 22.4°C / 72°F 13° / 33.4° 82.5
Apr 25.7°C / 78°F 17.6° / 36.6° 182.7
May 27.6°C / 82°F 19.3° / 39° 321.1
Jun 29°C / 84°F 22.8° / 38.4° 591.8
Jul 29.6°C / 85°F 24.1° / 38.9° 546.2
Aug 29.7°C / 85°F 23.9° / 39.4° 390.8
Sep 28.9°C / 84°F 22.9° / 39.1° 299.4
Oct 25.7°C / 78°F 18° / 36.7° 199.5
Nov 21.4°C / 71°F 14° / 32.8° 10.6
Dec 17.6°C / 64°F 9.8° / 27.5° 12.3
Mākum has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 175 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 101.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 427 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average73.7°F
36% above India avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days175 days/yr

Geography

Elevation427 ft (130 m)
Area586.0 sq mi (1,517.8 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates27.4865°N, 95.4365°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 101.1"
166% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 19.76"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

83 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.5 on Mar 31, 2024.

Apr 23, 2019 22 km SE of Shi Yomi, India M5.9 134 km
May 4, 2019 86 km SE of Mon, India M5.2 143 km
Dec 12, 1995 52 km ESE of Khonsa, India M5.1 94 km
Feb 10, 2019 68 km SSE of Tezu, India M5.0 93 km
Nov 21, 1991 60 km NW of Sarupathar, India M4.9 137 km
May 30, 1995 15 km S of Margherita, India M4.9 44 km
May 11, 1991 63 km WNW of Sarupathar, India M4.9 139 km
May 24, 1990 46 km S of Khonsa, India M4.8 99 km
Sep 8, 1992 64 km NNE of Along, India M4.7 144 km
Nov 3, 1990 60 km SSE of Hayuliang, India M4.7 131 km
Jun 28, 2004 51 km NW of Sarupathar, India M4.7 146 km
Aug 26, 2019 75 km WNW of Sarupathar, India M4.7 132 km
May 8, 1993 91 km NE of P?sigh?t, India M4.7 145 km
Nov 8, 1997 93 km NNE of P?sigh?t, India M4.7 149 km
Apr 20, 1992 18 km ESE of Mon, India M4.6 92 km
Sep 2, 2016 52 km NNE of Along, India M4.6 136 km
Jan 10, 2023 60 km NNW of Sarupathar, India M4.6 141 km
Apr 14, 1993 47 km NW of Sarupathar, India M4.6 149 km
Sep 26, 1995 103 km N of Sarupathar, India M4.6 143 km
May 27, 2016 47 km NW of Sarupathar, India M4.6 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Unnamed (1997).

Year Name Category Closest
1997 Unnamed Category 1 233 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in
March 70°F (21°C) 5.6 in
April 74°F (23°C) 9.3 in
May 79°F (26°C) 14.3 in
June 82°F (28°C) 14.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 19.8 in Wettest
August 83°F (28°C) 14.3 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 11.4 in
October 77°F (25°C) 6.1 in
November 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in Driest

Mākum has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 61°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 101.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (19.8") and December the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Mākum

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Mākum

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Railway Heritage Park & Museum

Libraries in Mākum

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
District Library0.0
Duliajan Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Mākum

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Daily Bazaar
Segunbari Tiniali
Tuesday Market

Train Stations in Mākum

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Makum

Gas Stations in Mākum

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IN #6293969185
IN #6293969186

Stadiums & Teams in Mākum

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Mākum

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Along AirportIXVMedium Airport
Dibrugarh AirportDIBMedium Airport
Chabua Air Force StationSmall Airport
Dinjan AirfieldSmall Airport
Pasighat AirportIXTSmall Airport
Sookerating (Doomdooma) AirportSmall Airport
Tezu AirportTEISmall Airport

Post Offices in Mākum

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Makum Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mākum

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Durga Dwarika Dham

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mākum

What is the population of Mākum?

Mākum has a population of 16,923 residents and is located in India. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 586.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 25.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Mākum expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,500, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $10,000 (96% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $30 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Mākum?

Mākum has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 175 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 101.1 inches.

How is the job market in Mākum?

The unemployment rate in Mākum is 6.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $28. There are 305 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mākum?

The median home value in Mākum is $10,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $30.

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