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Mettuppālaiyam, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Mettuppālaiyam is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 9,587. Elevation: 525 ft (160 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
9,587 Population 2,811/sq mi density
525 ft Elevation 160 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
32.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$3,300 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$3,300 median income, 4.8% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$25,000 home value, $55/mo rent

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People

Population9,587
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density2,811/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$3,300
Per Capita$3,350
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty8.5%

Housing

C
Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units3,835
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain32.4 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation525 ft (160 m)
Population9,587
Population Density2,811 / sq mi
Elevation525 ft (160 m)
Coordinates11.1681°, 78.4494°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation32.4 inches (822 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Mettuppālaiyam

Mettuppālaiyam is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 9,587. The city sits at an elevation of 525 feet (160 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Mettuppālaiyam has a population of 9,587 with a density of 2,811 people per square mile, spread across 3.4 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

9,587
Total Population
2,811
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
3.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mettuppālaiyam vs India Average

The median household income in Mettuppālaiyam is $3,300, which is 96% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $3,350 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $64, 96% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 173 business establishments.

Income: Mettuppālaiyam vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$3,300
96% below India avg
Per Capita Income$3,350
Avg Weekly Wage$64

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
33% above India avg
Poverty Rate8.5%
31% below India avg
Establishments (County)173

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mettuppālaiyam is $25,000, 91% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $55 (95% below the national average of $1,163). There are 3,835 total housing units in the city. 26.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$25,000
91% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$55
95% below India avg
Rent Burden26.7%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units3,835

Property Tax

Mettuppālaiyam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 277 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 32.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 525 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.1°F
45% above India avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation525 ft (160 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Population Density2,811/sq mi
Coordinates11.1681°N, 78.4494°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.56"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Nivar (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Nivar Category 1 245 km
2018 Gaja Category 1 103 km
2016 Vardah Category 1 267 km
2011 Thane Category 1 169 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 165 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 96 km
1984 Unnamed Category 2 248 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 100 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
February 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 0.5 in
April 83°F (28°C) 1.7 in
May 84°F (29°C) 3.2 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 1.4 in
July 80°F (27°C) 2.1 in
August 79°F (26°C) 3.3 in
September 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in
October 77°F (25°C) 7.6 in Wettest
November 74°F (24°C) 4.8 in
December 72°F (22°C) 2.7 in Coldest

Mettuppālaiyam has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 72°F in December to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.6") and February the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near Mettuppālaiyam

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
JN FM TAMIL music MP3

Airports Near Mettuppālaiyam

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tiruchirappalli International AirportTRZLarge Airport
Salem AirportSXVMedium Airport
Thanjavur Air Force StationTJVSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mettuppālaiyam

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ellaiyaperumal Kovil

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 Mettuppālaiyam

What is the population of Mettuppālaiyam?

Mettuppālaiyam has a population of 9,587 residents and is located in India. The population density is 2,811 people per square mile, spread across 3.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Mettuppālaiyam expensive to live in?

The median household income is $3,300, 96% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $25,000 (91% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $55 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Mettuppālaiyam?

Mettuppālaiyam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.4 inches.

How is the job market in Mettuppālaiyam?

Mettuppālaiyam has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $64. There are 173 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mettuppālaiyam?

The median home value in Mettuppālaiyam is $25,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $55.

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