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Purral, Costa Rica

San José · 🇨🇷 Costa Rica

Purral is a mid-size city in San José, Costa Rica with a population of 30,034. Elevation: 4,209 ft (1,283 m). Average temperature: 65°F (19°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
30,034 Population 25,891/sq mi density
4,209 ft Elevation 1,283 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 19°C
160.2 in Annual Rain
America / Costa Rica 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 31.4%
2% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.8%
90% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.3%
90% lower than US avg

People

Population30,034
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density25,891/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$16,942
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty1.3%

Health

Obesity31.4%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking6.5%
Depression7.6%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (19°C)
AQI54 (Moderate)
Rain160.2 in/yr
Sunny Days311/yr
Elevation4,209 ft (1,283 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband85.4%
Population30,034
Population Density25,891 / sq mi
Elevation4,209 ft (1,283 m)
Coordinates9.9569°, -84.0321°
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Country🇨🇷 Costa Rica
State / ProvinceSan José
Average Temperature65°F (19°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation160.2 inches (4,070 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age33.9 years

Is Purral a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Purral 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. Purral has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The unemployment rate of 6.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 1.3% 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

Purral enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 311 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 160.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.

Purral has a population of 30,034 with a density of 25,891 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles. The median age is 33.9 years, 13% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.6% female and 49.4% male. 16.7% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 84.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

30,034
Total Population
25,891
People / sq mi
33.9yrs
Median Age
13% below US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Purral vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Purral vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Purral is N/A. Per capita income is $16,942 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 6.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 59.8, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Purral vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$16,942

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.8%
90% above US avg
Poverty Rate1.3%
90% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living59.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Purral, 31.4% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 8.9% have diabetes. 37.8% have high blood pressure. 6.5% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 3.8% report binge drinking. 82.0% are physically inactive, above the national average. 7.6% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.4%
2% below US avg
Diabetes8.9%
High Blood Pressure37.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking6.5%
54% below US avg
Binge Drinking3.8%
Physical Inactivity82.0%
Depression7.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate84.0%

Food & Exercise

Purral enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 311 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 160.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54. 83% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 4,209 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average65.4°F
21% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall160.2 inches
322% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median54.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %83.0%

Geography

Elevation4,209 ft (1,283 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density25,891/sq mi
Coordinates9.9569°N, 84.0321°W
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 67°F (20°C) 2.6 in
March 69°F (20°C) 2.5 in Driest
April 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in Warmest
May 69°F (21°C) 11.6 in
June 68°F (20°C) 13.7 in
July 67°F (19°C) 12.2 in
August 68°F (20°C) 14.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 16.4 in
October 67°F (19°C) 16.7 in Wettest
November 67°F (19°C) 10.8 in
December 66°F (19°C) 6.1 in

Purral has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F — from 63°F in January to 70°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 115.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (16.7") and March the driest (2.5").

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. 85.4% 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

Population Density25,891/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access85.4%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Purral

What is the population of Purral?

Purral has a population of 30,034 residents and is located in Costa Rica. The population density is 25,891 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.9 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.6% female and 49.4% male.

Is Purral expensive to live in?

Purral is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 59.8 — below the baseline of 100.

What is the weather like in Purral?

Purral enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 311 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 160.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 54.

How is the job market in Purral?

The unemployment rate in Purral is 6.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition.

How are the schools in Purral?

22.0% of adults in Purral hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Purral?

The obesity rate in Purral is 31.4% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 6.5% of adults are smokers. 82.0% are physically inactive. 7.6% of residents report depression.

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