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Rétság, Hungary

Nógrád · 🇭🇺 Hungary

Rétság is a small town in Nógrád, Hungary with a population of 3,004. Elevation: 620 ft (189 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

3.2 /5.0
B Good
3,004 Population 393/sq mi density
620 ft Elevation 189 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
22.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Budapest Timezone
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 28.0%
17% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.7%
1% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.5%
26% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.9%
93% lower than US avg

People

Population3,004
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density393/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$22,231
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty0.9%

Health

Obesity31.7%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking29.4%
Depression19.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI161 (Unhealthy)
Rain22.6 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation620 ft (189 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.0%
High School+98.9%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband91.5%
Population3,004
Population Density393 / sq mi
Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Coordinates47.9282°, 19.1372°
TimezoneEurope/Budapest
Country🇭🇺 Hungary
State / ProvinceNógrád
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation22.6 inches (573 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.3 inches (11 cm)
Median Age43.6 years

Is Rétság a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rétság receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Rétság offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

28.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Rétság experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 295 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 22.6 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median AQI of 161.

Rétság has a population of 3,004 with a density of 393 people per square mile, spread across 7.6 square miles. The median age is 43.6 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52% female and 48% male. 21.0% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 80.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

3,004
Total Population
393
People / sq mi
43.6yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
7.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48%
Female 52%

Race & Ethnicity

Rétság vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Rétság vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rétság is N/A. Per capita income is $22,231 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 48, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Rétság vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$22,231

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
26% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.9%
93% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living48.00 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Rétság, 31.7% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 7.7% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 48.3% have high blood pressure. 29.4% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 11.3% report binge drinking. 79.5% are physically inactive, above the national average. 19.0% report depression.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.7%
1% below US avg
Diabetes7.7%
High Blood Pressure48.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking29.4%
110% above US avg
Binge Drinking11.3%
Physical Inactivity79.5%
Depression19.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate80.0%

Food & Exercise

Rétság experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median AQI of 161 — residents may notice occasional air quality concerns. 16% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 620 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall22.6 inches
41% below US avg
Snowfall4.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median161.0
RatingUnhealthy
Good Days %16.0%

Geography

Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Area7.6 sq mi (19.8 km²)
Population Density393/sq mi
Coordinates47.9282°N, 19.1372°W
TimezoneEurope/Budapest

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temp Precipitation
Jan 30°F (-1°C)
1.4"
Feb 33°F (1°C)
1.2"
Mar 41°F (5°C)
1.3"
Apr 50°F (10°C)
1.9"
May 60°F (15°C)
2.5"
Jun 65°F (18°C)
2.6"
Jul 69°F (20°C)
2.2"
Aug 68°F (20°C)
2.1"
Sep 59°F (15°C)
1.8"
Oct 50°F (10°C)
1.7"
Nov 39°F (4°C)
2.2"
Dec 32°F (-0°C)
1.7"

The warmest month is July at 69°F, while the coldest is January at 30°F — a seasonal swing of 39°F. June sees the most rain (2.6"), while February is the driest (1.2").

28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 17% below the national average of 33.7%. 98.9% have completed high school. 91.5% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.0%
17% below US avg
High School+98.9%
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density393/sq mi
Total Area7.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access91.5%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities

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