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Meskiana, Algeria

Oum el Bouaghi · 🇩🇿 Algeria

Meskiana is a mid-size city in Oum el Bouaghi, Algeria with a population of 30,071. Elevation: 2,789 ft (850 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

3.0 /5.0
B Good
30,071 Population 423/sq mi density
2,789 ft Elevation 850 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
15.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Algiers Timezone
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 24.5%
27% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 23.8%
26% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.6%
223% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

People

Population30,071
Median Age28.9 yrs
Density423/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$5,370
Unemployment11.6%
Poverty0.0%

Health

Obesity23.8%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking17.9%
Depression2.3%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
AQI14 (Good)
Rain15.9 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation2,789 ft (850 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+90.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband76.9%
Population30,071
Population Density423 / sq mi
Elevation2,789 ft (850 m)
Coordinates35.6306°, 7.6661°
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers
Country🇩🇿 Algeria
State / ProvinceOum el Bouaghi
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation15.9 inches (405 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age28.9 years

Is Meskiana a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Meskiana receives an overall livability score of 3.0 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. Meskiana offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

At 11.6%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

24.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Meskiana enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 307 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 15.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 14.

Meskiana has a population of 30,071 with a density of 423 people per square mile, spread across 71.0 square miles. The median age is 28.9 years, 26% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49% female and 51% male. 13.2% of residents have a disability. 70.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

30,071
Total Population
423
People / sq mi
28.9yrs
Median Age
26% below US avg
71.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51%
Female 49%

Race & Ethnicity

Meskiana vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Meskiana vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Meskiana is N/A. Per capita income is $5,370 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 11.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 32.6, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Meskiana vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$5,370

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.6%
223% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living32.60 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Meskiana, 23.8% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 12.4% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). 36.2% have high blood pressure. 17.9% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 0.5% report binge drinking. 83.8% are physically inactive, above the national average. 2.3% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity23.8%
26% below US avg
Diabetes12.4%
High Blood Pressure36.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.9%
28% above US avg
Binge Drinking0.5%
Physical Inactivity83.8%
Depression2.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate70.0%

Food & Exercise

Meskiana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 307 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 15.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 14 — among the cleanest air in the country. 92% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 2,789 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.4°F
10% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall15.9 inches
58% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median14.0
RatingGood
Good Days %92.2%

Geography

Elevation2,789 ft (850 m)
Area71.0 sq mi (184.0 km²)
Population Density423/sq mi
Coordinates35.6306°N, 7.6661°W
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 1.8 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 79°F (26°C) 0.7 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 0.6 in
September 70°F (21°C) 1.5 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.4 in
November 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
December 44°F (7°C) 1.2 in

Meskiana has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F — from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.1") and June the driest (0.6").

24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 27% below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school. 76.9% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.5%
27% below US avg
High School+90.0%
C+ Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density423/sq mi
Total Area71.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access76.9%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Meskiana

What is the population of Meskiana?

Meskiana has a population of 30,071 residents and is located in Algeria. The population density is 423 people per square mile, spread across 71.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 28.9 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49% female and 51% male.

Is Meskiana expensive to live in?

Meskiana is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 32.6 — below the baseline of 100.

What is the weather like in Meskiana?

Meskiana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 14.

How is the job market in Meskiana?

The job market in Meskiana faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.6% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%.

How are the schools in Meskiana?

24.5% of adults in Meskiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Meskiana?

The obesity rate in Meskiana is 23.8% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 17.9% of adults are smokers. 83.8% are physically inactive. 2.3% of residents report depression.

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