Menarola, Italy

Lombardy · Italy

Menarola is a small town in Lombardy, Italy with a population of 43. Elevation: 1,739 ft (530 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

3.0 /5.0

B Good

43 Population 6/sq mi density

1,739 ft Elevation 530 meters

47°F Avg Temperature 8°C

47.9 in Annual Rain

Europe / Rome Timezone

$18,932 Median Income

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.2 / 5.0

$18,932 median income, 12.0% unemployment

Affordability

1.8 / 5.0

$700/mo rent

Safety

4.3 / 5.0

1 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)

B+

Education

3.7 / 5.0

34.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Median Income $18,932

75% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 1/100K

100% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 34.2%

1% higher than US avg

Median Rent $700

40% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 17.3%

46% lower than US avg

Unemployment 12.0%

233% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 0.9%

93% lower than US avg

People

Population43

Median Age47.3 yrs

Density6/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

Median Income$18,932

Per Capita$39,277

Unemployment12.0%

Poverty0.9%

Housing

Home ValueN/A

Rent$700

Ownership72.0%

Crime

Violent1/100K

PropertyN/A

Murder0.6/100K

Health

Obesity17.3%

UninsuredN/A

Smoking21.8%

Depression7.2%

Heart Disease9.1%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)

AQI16 (Good)

Rain47.9 in/yr

Sunny Days249/yr

Elevation1,739 ft (530 m)

Education

B+

Bachelor's+34.2%

High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A

Broadband87.0%

Population	43
Population Density	6 / sq mi
Elevation	1,739 ft (530 m)
Coordinates	46.2993°, 9.3612°
Timezone	Europe/Rome
Country	🇮🇹 Italy
State / Province	Lombardy
Average Temperature	47°F (8°C)
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation	47.9 inches (1,216 mm)
Annual Snowfall	7.2 inches (18 cm)
Median Household Income	$18,932
Median Age	47.3 years

Is Menarola a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Menarola receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Menarola offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Menarola is $18,932, 75% below the national average of $75,149. At 12.0%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $700 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability.

Safety & Crime

Menarola is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 1 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 34.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Menarola experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches, including 7.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 16.

Menarola has a population of 43 with a density of 6 people per square mile, spread across 7.4 square miles. The median age is 47.3 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.1% female and 48.9% male. 26.1% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 82.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

Total Population

People / sq mi

47.3yrs

Median Age

22% above US avg

7.4mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%

Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Menarola vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Menarola vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Menarola is $18,932, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,277. The unemployment rate is 12.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 65.1, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Menarola vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$18,932
	75% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$39,277

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	12.0%
	233% above US avg
Poverty Rate	0.9%
	93% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	65.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $700 (40% below the national average of $1,163). 72.0% of housing units are owner-occupied.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$700
	40% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	72.0%
Owner-Occupied	72.0%
Renter-Occupied	28.0%

Property Tax

In Menarola, 17.3% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.8% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 9.1% of residents, above the national average. 33.8% have high blood pressure. 21.8% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 8.3% report binge drinking. 88.6% are physically inactive, above the national average. 7.2% report depression (below the 20.0% national average). 4.2% experience frequent mental distress.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	17.3%
	46% below US avg
Diabetes	5.8%
Heart Disease	9.1%
High Blood Pressure	33.8%
COPD	0.6%
Kidney Disease	0.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	21.8%
	56% above US avg
Binge Drinking	8.3%
Physical Inactivity	88.6%
Depression	7.2%
Mental Distress	4.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	82.0%

Premature Death	91/100K

Food & Exercise

Menarola has a violent crime rate of 1 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. The murder rate is 0.6 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Overall, Menarola receives a safety grade of A.

Crime Rates: Menarola vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	0.6/100K
	100% below US avg
Murder	0.6/100K
	91% below US avg

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety Grade	A
Safety Score	4.3 / 5.0

Menarola experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 16 / among the cleanest air in the country. 92% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 1,739 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	46.5°F
	14% below US avg
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,739 ft (530 m)
Area	7.4 sq mi (19.1 km²)
Population Density	6/sq mi
Coordinates	46.2993°N, 9.3612°W
Timezone	Europe/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.9"

26% above US avg

Snowfall 7.2"

Wettest Month (Jun) 5.31"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.01"

Air Quality

AQI Median	16.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	91.8%

Earthquake History

680 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.

Oct 29, 1995	0 km WNW of Adro, Italy	M4.9	88 km	10 km
Dec 29, 1999	12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy	M4.8	80 km	10 km
Nov 20, 1991	1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland	M4.7	55 km	10 km
Mar 31, 1994	2 km W of Warth, Austria	M4.7	122 km	14 km
Jul 17, 2001	3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy	M4.7	149 km	10 km
Oct 1, 2001	11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy	M4.5	81 km	10 km
Aug 28, 1994	6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland	M4.5	84 km	8 km
Feb 17, 1992	4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland	M4.5	51 km	10 km
Jan 4, 2009	3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland	M4.5	97 km	3 km
Apr 6, 2000	11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy	M4.5	82 km	5 km
Nov 22, 1997	4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland	M4.4	102 km	10 km
May 15, 1992	1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland	M4.4	108 km	5 km
Jun 14, 1993	3 km S of Vogogna, Italy	M4.4	89 km	10 km
May 8, 1992	2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland	M4.4	106 km	5 km
May 8, 1992	0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland	M4.4	108 km	5 km
Dec 31, 1999	11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy	M4.3	81 km	10 km
Nov 16, 1995	1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland	M4.3	103 km	5 km
Feb 22, 2021	2 km SSE of Brentonico, Italy	M4.3	136 km	11 km
May 6, 2003	7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland	M4.3	76 km	6 km
Apr 29, 2003	2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland	M4.3	135 km	8 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 95.0 m (312 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1987	VALTELLINA	Meteorological	95.0 m	27	76 km
1601	LAKE LUCERNE	Eruption + Earthquake	4.0 m	8	86 km
1996	LAKE BRIENZ	Meteorological	0.5 m	—	117 km
1868	LAKE GARDA	Earthquake	—	—	123 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (0°C)	2.7 in	Coldest
February	34°F (1°C)	2.0 in	Driest
March	39°F (4°C)	2.8 in
April	44°F (7°C)	3.9 in
May	52°F (11°C)	5.1 in
June	58°F (15°C)	5.3 in	Wettest
July	63°F (17°C)	4.8 in	Warmest
August	62°F (17°C)	5.2 in
September	56°F (13°C)	5.3 in
October	48°F (9°C)	4.8 in
November	38°F (3°C)	3.5 in
December	33°F (1°C)	2.5 in

Menarola has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 32°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (2.0").

34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 1% above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 87.0% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	34.2%
	1% above US avg
High School+	99.0%

B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density	6/sq mi
Total Area	7.4 sq mi

Services

Broadband Access	87.0%

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Menarola

What is the population of Menarola?

Menarola has a population of 43 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 7.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.1% female and 48.9% male.

Is Menarola expensive to live in?

Menarola is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 65.1 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $18,932, 75% below the national average of $75,149. Renters pay a median of $700 per month, below the national average of $1,163.

Is Menarola safe?

Menarola is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 1 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Overall, Menarola receives a safety grade of A based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Menarola?

Menarola has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.9 inches, with 7.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 16.

How is the job market in Menarola?

The job market in Menarola faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%.

How much does housing cost in Menarola?

For renters, the median monthly rent is $700. The homeownership rate is 72.0%.

How are the schools in Menarola?

34.2% of adults in Menarola hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Menarola?

The obesity rate in Menarola is 17.3% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 21.8% of adults are smokers. 88.6% are physically inactive. 7.2% of residents report depression.

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