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Pennāgaram, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Pennāgaram is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 17,480. Elevation: 1,673 ft (510 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
17,480 Population 32/sq mi density
1,673 ft Elevation 510 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
33.4 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

Population17,480
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density32/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C
Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units6,992
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain33.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,673 ft (510 m)
Population17,480
Population Density32 / sq mi
Elevation1,673 ft (510 m)
Coordinates12.1343°, 77.8953°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation33.4 inches (848 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Pennāgaram

Pennāgaram is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 17,480. The city sits at an elevation of 1,673 feet (510 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Pennāgaram has a population of 17,480 with a density of 32 people per square mile, spread across 550.1 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

17,480
Total Population
32
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
550.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Pennāgaram vs India Average

The median household income in Pennāgaram 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 315 business establishments.

Income: Pennāgaram 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)315

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Pennāgaram 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 6,992 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 Units6,992

Property Tax

Climate in Pennāgaram

Pennāgaram has an average annual temperature of 26°C (79°F). The hottest month is Apr (30.2°C), the coldest is Dec (22.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1051 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.9°C / 73°F 13.9° / 33.1° 11.9
Feb 25.2°C / 77°F 15.2° / 36.9° 3.9
Mar 28.5°C / 83°F 17.3° / 39.8° 10.5
Apr 30.2°C / 86°F 21.3° / 40.7° 42.3
May 29.2°C / 85°F 21.8° / 39.8° 149.8
Jun 27.3°C / 81°F 21.2° / 35.7° 79.4
Jul 26.3°C / 79°F 20.8° / 34.6° 105.9
Aug 26.2°C / 79°F 20.3° / 34.4° 159.3
Sep 25.5°C / 78°F 19.8° / 32.9° 133.5
Oct 24.8°C / 77°F 19.1° / 32° 179.3
Nov 23.4°C / 74°F 16.8° / 29.8° 115.7
Dec 22.5°C / 73°F 14.8° / 30.3° 59.2
Pennāgaram has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 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 33.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,673 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.2°F
49% above India avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,673 ft (510 m)
Area550.1 sq mi (1,424.7 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates12.1343°N, 77.8953°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.4"
12% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.64"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

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 1 297 km
2018 Gaja Category 1 224 km
2016 Vardah Category 1 243 km
2011 Thane Category 1 223 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 226 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 173 km
1984 Unnamed Category 2 294 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 168 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in
March 83°F (29°C) 0.5 in
April 86°F (30°C) 1.6 in Warmest
May 86°F (30°C) 4.6 in
June 83°F (28°C) 2.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.0 in
August 80°F (27°C) 3.4 in
September 80°F (27°C) 5.2 in
October 79°F (26°C) 7.6 in Wettest
November 76°F (25°C) 3.4 in
December 74°F (23°C) 1.5 in Coldest

Pennāgaram has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 74°F in December to 86°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Pennāgaram

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Vishali vidhyalaya school
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Libraries in Pennāgaram

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kilai Noolagam, Paparapatti0.0

Hotels in Pennāgaram

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AMS Lodge
Hotel Tamilnadu Hoggenakal

Restaurants in Pennāgaram

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amritha Restaurant

Clinics in Pennāgaram

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sakthi Nursing Home, Dharmapuri

Bus Stations in Pennāgaram

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hogenakkal
Pennagaram

Gas Stations in Pennāgaram

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IN #11861785416

Airports Near Pennāgaram

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Salem AirportSXVMedium Airport
Hosur AirportSmall Airport

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Waterfalls
1
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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 Pennāgaram

What is the population of Pennāgaram?

Pennāgaram has a population of 17,480 residents and is located in India. The population density is 32 people per square mile, spread across 550.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Pennāgaram 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 Pennāgaram?

Pennāgaram has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.4 inches.

How is the job market in Pennāgaram?

Pennāgaram 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 315 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Pennāgaram?

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

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