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Nilaiyūr, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Nilaiyūr is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 14,684. Elevation: 459 ft (140 m). Average temperature: 84°F (29°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
14,684 Population 151/sq mi density
459 ft Elevation 140 meters
84°F Avg Temperature 29°C
34.6 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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Full City Profile

People

Population14,684
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density151/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C
Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units5,874
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp84°F (29°C)
Rain34.6 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Population14,684
Population Density151 / sq mi
Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Coordinates9.8572°, 78.0598°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature84°F (29°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation34.6 inches (879 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Nilaiyūr

Nilaiyūr is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 14,684. The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet (140 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 84°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Nilaiyūr has a population of 14,684 with a density of 151 people per square mile, spread across 97.0 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

14,684
Total Population
151
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
97.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Nilaiyūr vs India Average

The median household income in Nilaiyūr 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 264 business establishments.

Income: Nilaiyūr 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)264

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Nilaiyūr 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 5,874 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 Units5,874

Property Tax

Climate in Nilaiyūr

Nilaiyūr has an average annual temperature of 27.3°C (81°F). The hottest month is Apr (30.5°C), the coldest is Jan (23.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1167 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.9°C / 75°F 16.3° / 32.6° 42.3
Feb 25.9°C / 79°F 17° / 36.5° 7.3
Mar 29°C / 84°F 19.2° / 40° 15.5
Apr 30.5°C / 87°F 23.2° / 40.8° 63.1
May 30.3°C / 87°F 23.7° / 40.1° 88.9
Jun 28.9°C / 84°F 22.6° / 37.9° 72.2
Jul 28.3°C / 83°F 22.6° / 37.2° 94.6
Aug 28.1°C / 83°F 22° / 36.9° 118.7
Sep 27.7°C / 82°F 21.5° / 36.3° 118.9
Oct 26.5°C / 80°F 21.3° / 34.4° 239.0
Nov 24.9°C / 77°F 19.7° / 30.6° 199.7
Dec 24°C / 75°F 17.7° / 30.1° 106.6
Nilaiyūr has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 273 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 34.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average83.8°F
55% above India avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Area97.0 sq mi (251.1 km²)
Population Density151/sq mi
Coordinates9.8572°N, 78.0598°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.6"
9% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gaja (2018).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Gaja Category 1 134 km
2011 Thane Category 1 287 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 279 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 219 km
1992 Unnamed Category 1 219 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 227 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.9 in
February 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 85°F (30°C) 0.9 in
April 88°F (31°C) 2.6 in
May 89°F (32°C) 2.3 in Warmest
June 88°F (31°C) 1.4 in
July 86°F (30°C) 1.7 in
August 86°F (30°C) 3.7 in
September 85°F (29°C) 4.5 in
October 83°F (28°C) 7.8 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in
December 78°F (26°C) 2.7 in Coldest

Nilaiyūr has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 78°F in December to 89°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Nilaiyūr

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Krishnamal Ramasubbaiyer CBSE School
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Radio Stations near Nilaiyūr

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Recite Truth MP3
arumbu-fm MP3

Museums in Nilaiyūr

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gallery Kutir Asthi Peedam
Gandhi Memorial Museum
Government Museum - Madurai
Keeladi Archaeological Site
Keeladi Museum
Keezhadi Archeological Museum

Libraries in Nilaiyūr

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
District Central Library0.0
Gandhi Museum Library0.0
Kalaignar Centenary Library0.0
Theosophical Society0.0

Farmers Markets in Nilaiyūr

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Central Vegetable Market
Fish market
Flower Market
Fruit Market
Jaihindpuram Market
Nelpettai Market
Pandi Bazzar
Pandi Bazzar
Sholavandhan vegetables market
Uzhavar Sandhai

Restaurants in Nilaiyūr

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Buhari
Hotel Madina

Gas Stations in Nilaiyūr

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bharat Petroleum
HP
Indian Oil
Indian Oil
Indian Oil

Stadiums & Teams in Nilaiyūr

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Nilaiyūr

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Madurai AirportIXMMedium Airport
Kovilpatti AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nilaiyūr

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint Mary's Church

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 Nilaiyūr

What is the population of Nilaiyūr?

Nilaiyūr has a population of 14,684 residents and is located in India. The population density is 151 people per square mile, spread across 97.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Nilaiyūr 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 Nilaiyūr?

Nilaiyūr has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.6 inches.

How is the job market in Nilaiyūr?

Nilaiyūr 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 264 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Nilaiyūr?

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

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