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Pālaiyam, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Pālaiyam is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 15,336. Elevation: 669 ft (204 m). Average temperature: 83°F (29°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
15,336 Population 27/sq mi density
669 ft Elevation 204 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 29°C
27.9 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

Population15,336
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density27/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C
Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units6,134
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (29°C)
Rain27.9 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation669 ft (204 m)
Population15,336
Population Density27 / sq mi
Elevation669 ft (204 m)
Coordinates10.7256°, 78.1354°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature83°F (29°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation27.9 inches (709 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Pālaiyam

Pālaiyam is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 15,336. The city sits at an elevation of 669 feet (204 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Pālaiyam has a population of 15,336 with a density of 27 people per square mile, spread across 570.2 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

15,336
Total Population
27
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
570.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Pālaiyam vs India Average

The median household income in Pālaiyam 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 276 business establishments.

Income: Pālaiyam 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)276

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Pālaiyam 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 6,134 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.

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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 Units6,134

Property Tax

Climate in Pālaiyam

Pālaiyam has an average annual temperature of 27.3°C (81°F). The hottest month is Apr (30.9°C), the coldest is Dec (23.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1029 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.9°C / 75°F 15.9° / 32.8° 34.7
Feb 25.9°C / 79°F 17° / 36.5° 5.8
Mar 29°C / 84°F 18.9° / 40° 13.8
Apr 30.9°C / 88°F 22.9° / 41° 51.7
May 30.4°C / 87°F 23.9° / 40.3° 83.1
Jun 28.9°C / 84°F 22.6° / 37.6° 66.3
Jul 28°C / 82°F 22.7° / 36.5° 83.3
Aug 27.9°C / 82°F 21.9° / 36.4° 112.4
Sep 27.4°C / 81°F 21.6° / 35.4° 114.3
Oct 26.4°C / 80°F 21° / 34.5° 208.7
Nov 24.8°C / 77°F 19.3° / 30.8° 166.1
Dec 23.8°C / 75°F 17° / 30.3° 89.4
Pālaiyam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (29°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 285 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 27.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 669 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average83.3°F
54% above India avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation669 ft (204 m)
Area570.2 sq mi (1,476.9 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates10.7256°N, 78.1354°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.9"
27% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Nivar Category 1 294 km
2018 Gaja Category 1 108 km
2011 Thane Category 1 221 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 216 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 148 km
1984 Unnamed Category 2 299 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 154 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.6 in
February 82°F (28°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 86°F (30°C) 0.4 in
April 88°F (31°C) 1.9 in Warmest
May 88°F (31°C) 2.2 in
June 86°F (30°C) 1.0 in
July 85°F (29°C) 1.6 in
August 84°F (29°C) 2.9 in
September 84°F (29°C) 3.4 in
October 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 4.3 in
December 78°F (25°C) 2.1 in Coldest

Pālaiyam has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 78°F in December to 88°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.1") and February the driest (0.4").

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Train Stations in Pālaiyam

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Palayam.I

Airports Near Pālaiyam

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tiruchirappalli International AirportTRZLarge Airport

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 Pālaiyam

What is the population of Pālaiyam?

Pālaiyam has a population of 15,336 residents and is located in India. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 570.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Pālaiyam 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 Pālaiyam?

Pālaiyam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.9 inches.

How is the job market in Pālaiyam?

Pālaiyam 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 276 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Pālaiyam?

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

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