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Norðurþing, Iceland

Northeast · 🇮🇸 Iceland

Norðurþing is a small town in Northeast, Iceland with a population of 2,228. Elevation: 190 ft (58 m). Average temperature: 37°F (3°C).

4.4 /5.0
A Great
2,228 Population 2/sq mi density
190 ft Elevation 58 meters
37°F Avg Temperature 3°C
24.1 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Reykjavik Timezone
$77,000 Median Income
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$77,000 median income
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $77,000
2% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 45.0%
34% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 21.2%
34% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.5%
72% lower than US avg

People

Population2,228
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density2/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%

Economy

A
Median Income$77,000
Per Capita$82,139
UnemploymentN/A
Poverty3.5%

Health

Obesity21.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking6.8%
Depression13.0%

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
AQI7 (Good)
Rain24.1 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation190 ft (58 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+45.0%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband99.8%
Population2,228
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Coordinates66.0415°, -17.3383°
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Country🇮🇸 Iceland
State / ProvinceNortheast
Average Temperature37°F (3°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation24.1 inches (613 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.7 inches (30 cm)
Median Household Income$77,000
Median Age37.1 years

Is Norðurþing a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Norðurþing receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include a highly educated population, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Norðurþing stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Norðurþing is $77,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Only 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 45.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Norðurþing has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. With 292 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches, including 11.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 7.

Norðurþing has a population of 2,228 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,440.9 square miles. The median age is 37.1 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.8% female and 51.2% male. 19.0% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 90.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

2,228
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
37.1yrs
Median Age
5% below US avg
1,440.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%
Female 48.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Norðurþing vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Norðurþing vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Norðurþing is $77,000, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $82,139 (above the $39,052 national figure). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 102.1, roughly in line with the national average.

Income: Norðurþing vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$77,000
2% above US avg
Per Capita Income$82,139

Employment & Poverty

Poverty Rate3.5%
72% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living102.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Norðurþing, 21.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.9% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 27.5% have high blood pressure. 6.8% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 8.2% report binge drinking. 80.3% are physically inactive, above the national average. 13.0% report depression (below the 20.0% national average). 11.4% experience frequent mental distress.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity21.2%
34% below US avg
Diabetes5.9%
High Blood Pressure27.5%
COPD0.0%
Kidney Disease0.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking6.8%
51% below US avg
Binge Drinking8.2%
Physical Inactivity80.3%
Depression13.0%
Mental Distress11.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.0%
Premature Death85/100K

Food & Exercise

Norðurþing has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 292 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 24.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 7 — among the cleanest air in the country. 94% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 190 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average37.2°F
31% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall24.1 inches
37% below US avg
Snowfall11.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median7.0
RatingGood
Good Days %93.6%

Geography

Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Area1,440.9 sq mi (3,732.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates66.0415°N, 17.3383°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.0 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.8 in Coldest
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.9 in
April 33°F (1°C) 1.3 in
May 40°F (4°C) 1.2 in Driest
June 46°F (8°C) 1.6 in
July 49°F (9°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
September 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
October 37°F (3°C) 3.1 in Wettest
November 33°F (0°C) 2.6 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.1 in

Norðurþing has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F — from 30°F in February to 49°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.1") and May the driest (1.2").

45.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34% above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 99.8% of households have broadband internet access (above the 90.0% national rate).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+45.0%
34% above US avg
High School+99.0%
A+ Education Grade (4.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density2/sq mi
Total Area1,440.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access99.8%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Norðurþing

What is the population of Norðurþing?

Norðurþing has a population of 2,228 residents and is located in Iceland. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,440.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.1 years. The population is 48.8% female and 51.2% male.

Is Norðurþing expensive to live in?

Norðurþing has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 102.1 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $77,000, 2% above the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Norðurþing?

Norðurþing has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.1 inches, with 11.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 7.

How is the job market in Norðurþing?

How are the schools in Norðurþing?

45.0% of adults in Norðurþing hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Norðurþing?

The obesity rate in Norðurþing is 21.2% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 6.8% of adults are smokers. 80.3% are physically inactive. 13.0% of residents report depression.

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