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Ratchathewi, Thailand

Bangkok · 🇹🇭 Thailand

Ratchathewi is a mid-size city in Bangkok, Thailand with a population of 73,035. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
73,035 Population
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
73.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Bangkok Timezone
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 22.1%
34% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 15.4%
52% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.8%
78% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

People

Population73,035
Median Age40.1 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$7,195
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty0.0%

Health

Obesity15.4%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking16.1%
Depression4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
AQI34 (Good)
Rain73.8 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+95.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband89.5%
Population73,035
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates13.7590°, 100.5336°
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Country🇹🇭 Thailand
State / ProvinceBangkok
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation73.8 inches (1,875 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age40.1 years

Is Ratchathewi a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

22.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Ratchathewi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F. Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 73.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Ratchathewi has a population of 73,035. The median age is 40.1 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.3% female and 48.7% male. 21.1% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 82.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

73,035
Total Population
40.1yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Ratchathewi vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Ratchathewi vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ratchathewi is N/A. Per capita income is $7,195 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 29.7, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Ratchathewi vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$7,195

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living29.70 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Ratchathewi, 15.4% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 8.5% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 29.2% have high blood pressure. 16.1% are current smokers. 7.6% report binge drinking. 77.5% are physically inactive, above the national average. 4.8% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity15.4%
52% below US avg
Diabetes8.5%
High Blood Pressure29.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.1%
15% above US avg
Binge Drinking7.6%
Physical Inactivity77.5%
Depression4.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate82.0%

Food & Exercise

Ratchathewi 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 330 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 73.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34. 88% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average82.9°F
54% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall73.8 inches
94% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood
Good Days %88.3%

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates13.7590°N, 100.5336°W
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34% below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school. 89.5% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.1%
34% below US avg
High School+95.0%
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access89.5%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities

Makkasan 15,815 pop · 0.8 mi Bangkok Riverside 48,227 pop · 1.1 mi Sathorn 79,624 pop · 1.3 mi Pom Prap Sattru Phai 51,006 pop · 1.4 mi Dusit 107,655 pop · 1.6 mi Phaya Thai 70,238 pop · 1.6 mi Pathum Wan 53,263 pop · 1.7 mi Sam Sen Nai 30,476 pop · 1.7 mi Bang Rak 99,273 pop · 2.1 mi Samphanthawong 24,150 pop · 2.1 mi Samphantawong 7,998 pop · 2.2 mi Bangkok 5,104,476 pop · 2.2 mi Phra Nakhon 51,231 pop · 2.4 mi Bang Rak Subdistrict 2,672 pop · 2.5 mi
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