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Rila, Bulgaria

Kyustendil · 🇧🇬 Bulgaria

Rila is a small town in Kyustendil, Bulgaria with a population of 3,002. Elevation: 1,900 ft (579 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,002 Population
1,900 ft Elevation 579 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
20.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Sofia 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 20.6%
36% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.5%
2% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.0%
92% lower than US avg

People

Population3,002
Median Age45.2 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$15,853
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty1.0%

Health

Obesity20.6%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking38.1%
Depression6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI98 (Moderate)
Rain20.9 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation1,900 ft (579 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband80.4%
Population3,002
Elevation1,900 ft (579 m)
Coordinates42.1263°, 23.1328°
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Country🇧🇬 Bulgaria
State / ProvinceKyustendil
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation20.9 inches (531 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.0 inches (8 cm)
Median Age45.2 years

Is Rila a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.0% 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

Rila experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 298 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 20.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 98.

Rila has a population of 3,002. The median age is 45.2 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.6% female and 48.4% male. 24.6% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 73.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

3,002
Total Population
45.2yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%
Female 51.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Rila vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Rila vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rila is N/A. Per capita income is $15,853 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 41.9, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Rila vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$15,853

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
2% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.0%
92% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living41.90 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Rila, 20.6% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 7.6% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 45.2% have high blood pressure. 38.1% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 11.5% report binge drinking. 73.3% are physically inactive, above the national average. 6.3% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity20.6%
36% below US avg
Diabetes7.6%
High Blood Pressure45.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking38.1%
172% above US avg
Binge Drinking11.5%
Physical Inactivity73.3%
Depression6.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate73.0%

Food & Exercise

Rila experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 298 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 20.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 98 — residents may notice occasional air quality concerns. 51% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 1,900 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall20.9 inches
45% below US avg
Snowfall3.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median98.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %51.4%

Geography

Elevation1,900 ft (579 m)
Coordinates42.1263°N, 23.1328°W
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
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. 80.4% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate).

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 Access80.4%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities

Kocherinovo 2,872 pop · 4.8 mi Boboshevo 1,784 pop · 7.0 mi Blagoevgrad 67,810 pop · 7.9 mi Dupnitsa 34,764 pop · 9.6 mi Sapareva Banya 4,610 pop · 13.1 mi Simitli 6,729 pop · 16.8 mi Bobov Dol 6,184 pop · 17.8 mi Delcevo 17,415 pop · 21.6 mi Stara Kresna 3,586 pop · 22.7 mi Razlog 12,486 pop · 23.9 mi Belitsa 3,166 pop · 25.0 mi Kyustendil 46,856 pop · 25.0 mi Samokov 26,765 pop · 26.2 mi Bansko 9,232 pop · 27.1 mi
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