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Obock, Djibouti

Obock · 🇩🇯 Djibouti

Obock is a small city in Obock, Djibouti with a population of 15,429. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 86°F (30°C).

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
15,429 Population 20,038/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
86°F Avg Temperature 30°C
3.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Djibouti Timezone
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 6.0%
82% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 11.4%
65% lower than US avg

People

Population15,429
Median Age26.3 yrs
Density20,038/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$3,381
UnemploymentN/A
PovertyN/A

Health

Obesity11.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression10.1%

Climate

Avg Temp86°F (30°C)
AQI112 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups)
Rain3.4 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+65.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband65.0%
Population15,429
Population Density20,038 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates11.9669°, 43.2884°
TimezoneAfrica/Djibouti
Country🇩🇯 Djibouti
State / ProvinceObock
Average Temperature86°F (30°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average96°F (36°C)
Annual Precipitation3.4 inches (87 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age26.3 years

Is Obock a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Obock receives an overall livability score of 1.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of D. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Obock faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.

Education

6.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 65.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Obock has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 86°F. Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 96°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 3.4 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups with a median AQI of 112.

Obock has a population of 15,429 with a density of 20,038 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles. The median age is 26.3 years, 32% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.4% female and 49.6% male. 11.4% of residents have a disability. 47.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

15,429
Total Population
20,038
People / sq mi
26.3yrs
Median Age
32% below US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Obock vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Obock vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Obock is N/A. Per capita income is $3,381 (below the $39,052 national figure). The cost of living index is 40, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Obock vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$3,381

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living40.00 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Obock, 11.4% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 8.1% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 34.2% have high blood pressure. 0.4% report binge drinking. 85.2% are physically inactive, above the national average. 10.1% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity11.4%
65% below US avg
Diabetes8.1%
High Blood Pressure34.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking0.4%
Physical Inactivity85.2%
Depression10.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate47.0%

Food & Exercise

Obock has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 86°F (30°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 96°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 330 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 3.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups with a median AQI of 112 — residents may notice occasional air quality concerns. 43% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 96°F Jul (36°C)
Annual Average86.1°F
59% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average96°F (36°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall3.4 inches
91% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median112.0
RatingUnhealthy for Sensitive Groups
Good Days %43.0%

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density20,038/sq mi
Coordinates11.9669°N, 43.2884°W
TimezoneAfrica/Djibouti

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in Wettest
April 84°F (29°C) 0.3 in
May 89°F (32°C) 0.2 in
June 93°F (34°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 96°F (36°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 95°F (35°C) 0.3 in
September 91°F (33°C) 0.2 in
October 86°F (30°C) 0.3 in
November 81°F (27°C) 0.5 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in

Obock has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F — from 78°F in January to 96°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.6") and June the driest (0.0").

6.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 82% below the national average of 33.7%. 65.0% have completed high school. 65.0% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.0%
82% below US avg
High School+65.0%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density20,038/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access65.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Obock

What is the population of Obock?

Obock has a population of 15,429 residents and is located in Djibouti. The population density is 20,038 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 26.3 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.4% female and 49.6% male.

Is Obock expensive to live in?

Obock is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 40 — below the baseline of 100.

What is the weather like in Obock?

Obock has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 86°F (30°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 96°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 3.4 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 112.

How are the schools in Obock?

6.0% of adults in Obock hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 65.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Obock?

The obesity rate in Obock is 11.4% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 85.2% are physically inactive. 10.1% of residents report depression.

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