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Plaines des Roches, Mauritius

Rivière du Rempart · 🇲🇺 Mauritius

Plaines des Roches is a small town in Rivière du Rempart, Mauritius with a population of 4,218. Elevation: 171 ft (52 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,218 Population
171 ft Elevation 52 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
46.6 in Annual Rain
Indian / Mauritius Timezone
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 22.0%
35% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 19.2%
40% lower than US avg

People

Population4,218
Median Age39.6 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$11,270
UnemploymentN/A
PovertyN/A

Health

Obesity19.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking16.0%
Depression9.6%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
AQI87 (Moderate)
Rain46.6 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation171 ft (52 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.0%
High School+95.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband79.5%
Population4,218
Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Coordinates-20.1117°, 57.6908°
TimezoneIndian/Mauritius
Country🇲🇺 Mauritius
State / ProvinceRivière du Rempart
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation46.6 inches (1,184 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age39.6 years

Is Plaines des Roches a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Plaines des Roches receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Plaines des Roches has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Education

22.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Plaines des Roches has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F. Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 347 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 87.

Plaines des Roches has a population of 4,218. The median age is 39.6 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.1% female and 49.9% male. 20.7% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 75.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

4,218
Total Population
39.6yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Plaines des Roches vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Plaines des Roches vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Plaines des Roches is N/A. Per capita income is $11,270 (below the $39,052 national figure). The cost of living index is 37.7, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Plaines des Roches vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$11,270

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living37.70 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Plaines des Roches, 19.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 13.0% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). 33.1% have high blood pressure. 16.0% are current smokers. 7.7% report binge drinking. 82.2% are physically inactive, above the national average. 9.6% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Plaines des Roches vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity19.2%
40% below US avg
Diabetes13.0%
High Blood Pressure33.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.0%
14% above US avg
Binge Drinking7.7%
Physical Inactivity82.2%
Depression9.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate75.0%

Food & Exercise

Plaines des Roches has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 46.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 87 — residents may notice occasional air quality concerns. 59% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average77.1°F
43% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.6 inches
23% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median87.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %58.9%

Geography

Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Coordinates-20.1117°N, 57.6908°W
TimezoneIndian/Mauritius
22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 35% below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school. 79.5% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.0%
35% below US avg
High School+95.0%
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access79.5%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities

Rivière du Rempart 10,825 pop · 0.7 mi Roches Noire 5,733 pop · 1.4 mi Belle Vue Maurel 7,607 pop · 1.9 mi Amaury 2,912 pop · 2.4 mi Laventure 6,171 pop · 2.5 mi Poudre d’Or 2,373 pop · 3.7 mi Piton 5,909 pop · 4.2 mi Espérance Trébuchet 2,323 pop · 4.3 mi Poste de Flacq 8,659 pop · 4.4 mi Bon Accueil 6,553 pop · 4.5 mi Brisée Verdière 7,696 pop · 4.6 mi Cottage 3,646 pop · 5.4 mi Centre de Flacq 17,710 pop · 5.6 mi Goodlands 21,063 pop · 5.7 mi
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