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Poya, New Caledonia

North Province · 🇳🇨 New Caledonia

Poya is a small town in North Province, New Caledonia with a population of 2,617. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 74°F (24°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,617 Population
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 24°C
56.1 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Noumea 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 9.7%
70% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.5%
109% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.1%
99% lower than US avg

People

Population2,617
Median Age34.3 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$33,702
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty0.1%

Health

Obesity9.7%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking33.4%
Depression18.0%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (24°C)
AQI17 (Good)
Rain56.1 in/yr
Sunny Days234/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband86.8%
Population2,617
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates-21.3500°, 165.1500°
TimezonePacific/Noumea
Country🇳🇨 New Caledonia
State / ProvinceNorth Province
Average Temperature74°F (24°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation56.1 inches (1,424 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age34.3 years

Is Poya a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Poya receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Poya has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The unemployment rate of 7.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

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

Poya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F. Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17.

Poya has a population of 2,617. The median age is 34.3 years, 12% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.7% female and 49.3% male. 17.0% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 82.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

2,617
Total Population
34.3yrs
Median Age
12% below US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Poya vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Poya vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Poya is N/A. Per capita income is $33,702 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 7.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 85, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Poya vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$33,702

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.5%
109% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living85.00 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Poya, 9.7% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.9% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 29.1% have high blood pressure. 33.4% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 11.2% report binge drinking. 87.0% are physically inactive, above the national average. 18.0% report depression.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity9.7%
70% below US avg
Diabetes5.9%
High Blood Pressure29.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking33.4%
139% above US avg
Binge Drinking11.2%
Physical Inactivity87.0%
Depression18.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate82.0%

Food & Exercise

Poya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17 — among the cleanest air in the country. 92% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average74.3°F
38% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall56.1 inches
48% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median17.0
RatingGood
Good Days %91.6%

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates-21.3500°N, 165.1500°W
TimezonePacific/Noumea
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. 86.8% of households have broadband internet access.

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 Access86.8%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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