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Ratlām, India

Madhya Pradesh · India

Ratlām is a large city in Madhya Pradesh, India with a population of 264,914. Elevation: 1,594 ft (486 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
264,914 Population 13,719/sq mi density
1,594 ft Elevation 486 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
37.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,500 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$1,500 median income, 3.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$9,500 home value, $30/mo rent

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People

Population264,914
Median Age24.0 yrs
Density13,719/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$1,500
Per Capita$1,400
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty28.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$9,500
Rent$30
Housing Units105,966
Rent Burden30.6%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain37.2 in/yr
Sunny Days268/yr
Elevation1,594 ft (486 m)
Population264,914
Population Density13,719 / sq mi
Elevation1,594 ft (486 m)
Coordinates23.3303°, 75.0403°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceMadhya Pradesh
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation37.2 inches (946 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,500
Median Age24.0 years

About Ratlām

Ratlām is a large city in India (Madhya Pradesh) with a population of 264,914. The city sits at an elevation of 1,594 feet (486 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Ratlām has a population of 264,914 with a density of 13,719 people per square mile, spread across 19.3 square miles. The median age is 24.0 years, 38% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

264,914
Total Population
13,719
People / sq mi
24.0yrs
Median Age
38% below India avg
19.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ratlām vs India Average

The median household income in Ratlām is $1,500, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,400 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $27, 98% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 28.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 14 business establishments.

Income: Ratlām vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$1,500
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,400
Avg Weekly Wage$27

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below India avg
Poverty Rate28.0%
126% above India avg
Establishments (County)14

Business (County)

Restaurants0
Healthcare11
Retail1

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ratlām is $9,500, 97% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $30 (97% below the national average of $1,163). There are 105,966 total housing units in the city. 30.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$9,500
97% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$30
97% below India avg
Rent Burden30.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units105,966

Property Tax

Climate in Ratlām

Ratlām has an average annual temperature of 25.1°C (77°F). The hottest month is May (33.6°C), the coldest is Jan (17.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1097 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.3°C / 63°F 5.8° / 30.4° 4.0
Feb 21.2°C / 70°F 7.9° / 35.2° 0.3
Mar 26.3°C / 79°F 12.4° / 40.1° 6.8
Apr 31.1°C / 88°F 18.8° / 42.8° 8.4
May 33.6°C / 92°F 22.3° / 44.6° 13.3
Jun 30.9°C / 88°F 23.6° / 42° 139.4
Jul 27.4°C / 81°F 22.8° / 34.6° 279.2
Aug 25.7°C / 78°F 21.4° / 31.4° 317.3
Sep 25.7°C / 78°F 20.3° / 31.4° 264.3
Oct 23.8°C / 75°F 14.9° / 31.2° 45.4
Nov 20.6°C / 69°F 10.9° / 30.1° 12.4
Dec 17.8°C / 64°F 6.4° / 28.5° 6.5
Ratlām has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 268 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 37.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,594 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.2°F
45% above India avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,594 ft (486 m)
Area19.3 sq mi (50.0 km²)
Population Density13,719/sq mi
Coordinates23.3303°N, 75.0403°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"
2% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.73"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in Driest
March 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
April 87°F (31°C) 0.0 in
May 91°F (33°C) 0.3 in Warmest
June 88°F (31°C) 4.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 11.7 in Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 9.7 in
September 79°F (26°C) 9.1 in
October 79°F (26°C) 1.5 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in

Ratlām has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 66°F in January to 91°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.7") and February the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Ratlām

Institution Type Founded Website
College Ground College - ,
Girls College College - ,

Schools in Ratlām

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Joseph's Convent School - - - -
Gujrati School - - - -
Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Academy - - - -
Himalaya International School - - - -
St Joseph's Convent School - - - -
Gujrati School - - - -
Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Academy - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Ratlām

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kothari Market

Hotels in Ratlām

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Balaji Central
JMD Palace

Monuments in Ratlām

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kala Ghoda

Clinics in Ratlām

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ashirwad Nursing Home
Mehra Nursing Home, Ratlam

Train Stations in Ratlām

7 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bildi
Dhosawas
Dr. Radhakrishna Nagar
Morwani
Nauganwan
Ratlam Junction
Ratlam New

Bus Stations in Ratlām

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IN #1151944928

Gas Stations in Ratlām

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IN #386943275

Airports Near Ratlām

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Banswara Airport-Small Airport
Birlagram Airport-Small Airport
Ratlam Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Ratlām

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Ashirwad Nursing Home
Mehra Nursing Home, Ratlam

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Ratlām

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 4
Hospitals 11
Supermarkets 1
Hotels 2
Parks 2

🇮🇳 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 Ratlām

What is the population of Ratlām?

Ratlām has a population of 264,914 residents and is located in India. The population density is 13,719 people per square mile, spread across 19.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 24.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Ratlām expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,500, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $9,500 (97% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $30 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Ratlām?

Ratlām has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.2 inches.

How is the job market in Ratlām?

Ratlām has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $27. There are 14 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ratlām?

The median home value in Ratlām is $9,500. For renters, the median monthly rent is $30.

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