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Peraiyur, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Peraiyur is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 10,394. Elevation: 568 ft (173 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,394 Population 6,416/sq mi density
568 ft Elevation 173 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
33.0 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

Population10,394
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density6,416/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C
Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units4,158
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain33.0 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Population10,394
Population Density6,416 / sq mi
Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Coordinates9.7358°, 77.7896°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation33.0 inches (838 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Peraiyur

Peraiyur is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 10,394. The city sits at an elevation of 568 feet (173 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Peraiyur has a population of 10,394 with a density of 6,416 people per square mile, spread across 1.6 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

10,394
Total Population
6,416
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
1.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Peraiyur vs India Average

The median household income in Peraiyur 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 187 business establishments.

Income: Peraiyur 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)187

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Peraiyur 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 4,158 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 Units4,158

Property Tax

Climate in Peraiyur

Peraiyur has an average annual temperature of 25.3°C (78°F). The hottest month is Apr (28.8°C), the coldest is Jan (22.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1341 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.7°C / 73°F 15.3° / 31.4° 59.9
Feb 24.8°C / 77°F 15.6° / 35.2° 8.3
Mar 27.7°C / 82°F 17.7° / 38.4° 22.2
Apr 28.8°C / 84°F 21.4° / 39.1° 75.4
May 27.4°C / 81°F 21.8° / 37.5° 129.0
Jun 25.8°C / 78°F 20.6° / 33.8° 89.9
Jul 25.2°C / 77°F 20.8° / 32.8° 111.3
Aug 25.2°C / 77°F 20.2° / 33.9° 136.0
Sep 24.9°C / 77°F 20° / 32.3° 128.6
Oct 24.5°C / 76°F 19.7° / 31.6° 238.1
Nov 23.6°C / 74°F 18.6° / 29.2° 223.3
Dec 22.8°C / 73°F 16.6° / 28.8° 118.6
Peraiyur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 276 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 33.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 568 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average82.5°F
53% above India avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density6,416/sq mi
Coordinates9.7358°N, 77.7896°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.0"
13% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.68"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Gaja Category 1 167 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 248 km
1992 Unnamed Category 1 212 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 256 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 1.0 in
February 81°F (27°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 84°F (29°C) 1.4 in
April 86°F (30°C) 2.9 in
May 87°F (31°C) 2.2 in Warmest
June 86°F (30°C) 1.3 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.6 in
August 84°F (29°C) 2.1 in
September 84°F (29°C) 3.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.7 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 6.0 in
December 78°F (25°C) 2.8 in Coldest

Peraiyur has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 78°F in December to 87°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.7") and February the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Peraiyur

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Recite Truth MP3
arumbu-fm MP3

Libraries in Peraiyur

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Government Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Peraiyur

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Farmers' Market

Gas Stations in Peraiyur

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sri Sakkammal Agency

Stadiums & Teams in Peraiyur

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Peraiyur

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Madurai AirportIXMMedium Airport
Kovilpatti AirportSmall 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 Peraiyur

What is the population of Peraiyur?

Peraiyur has a population of 10,394 residents and is located in India. The population density is 6,416 people per square mile, spread across 1.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Peraiyur 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 Peraiyur?

Peraiyur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.0 inches.

How is the job market in Peraiyur?

Peraiyur 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 187 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Peraiyur?

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

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