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Rishīkesh, India

Uttarakhand · 🇮🇳 India

Rishīkesh is a mid-size city in Uttarakhand, India with a population of 66,390. Elevation: 1,184 ft (361 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
66,390 Population 323/sq mi density
1,184 ft Elevation 361 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
64.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 34.4%
2% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 7.3%
77% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.2%
17% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.3%
57% lower than US avg

People

Population66,390
Median Age28.7 yrs
Density323/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$2,530
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty5.3%

Health

Obesity7.3%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking7.6%
Depression12.6%

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
AQI126 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups)
Rain64.8 in/yr
Sunny Days240/yr
Elevation1,184 ft (361 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.4%
High School+80.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband55.9%
Population66,390
Population Density323 / sq mi
Elevation1,184 ft (361 m)
Coordinates30.1078°, 78.2926°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceUttarakhand
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation64.8 inches (1,645 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age28.7 years

Is Rishīkesh a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rishīkesh receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Rishīkesh offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 34.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 80.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Rishīkesh has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F. Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.8 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups with a median AQI of 126.

Rishīkesh has a population of 66,390 with a density of 323 people per square mile, spread across 205.4 square miles. The median age is 28.7 years, 26% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.4% female and 51.6% male. 13.1% of residents have a disability. 69.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

66,390
Total Population
323
People / sq mi
28.7yrs
Median Age
26% below US avg
205.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Rishīkesh vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Rishīkesh vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rishīkesh is N/A. Per capita income is $2,530 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 4.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 27, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Rishīkesh vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$2,530

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.2%
17% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.3%
57% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living27.00 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Rishīkesh, 7.3% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 8.7% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 31.1% have high blood pressure. 7.6% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 4.5% report binge drinking. 73.9% are physically inactive, above the national average. 12.6% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity7.3%
77% below US avg
Diabetes8.7%
High Blood Pressure31.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking7.6%
46% below US avg
Binge Drinking4.5%
Physical Inactivity73.9%
Depression12.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate69.0%

Food & Exercise

Rishīkesh has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 64.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups with a median AQI of 126 — residents may notice occasional air quality concerns. 35% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 1,184 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average73.0°F
35% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall64.8 inches
70% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median126.0
RatingUnhealthy for Sensitive Groups
Good Days %34.9%

Geography

Elevation1,184 ft (361 m)
Area205.4 sq mi (532.0 km²)
Population Density323/sq mi
Coordinates30.1078°N, 78.2926°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temp Precipitation
Jan 56°F (13°C)
2.2"
Feb 60°F (16°C)
1.7"
Mar 70°F (21°C)
1.8"
Apr 80°F (27°C)
0.7"
May 86°F (30°C)
1.6"
Jun 87°F (30°C)
5.9"
Jul 82°F (28°C)
18.7"
Aug 81°F (27°C)
18.6"
Sep 80°F (26°C)
9.3"
Oct 74°F (23°C)
2.8"
Nov 64°F (18°C)
0.5"
Dec 57°F (14°C)
1.1"

The warmest month is June at 87°F, while the coldest is January at 56°F — a seasonal swing of 31°F. July sees the most rain (18.7"), while November is the driest (0.5").

34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2% above the national average of 33.7%. 80.0% have completed high school. 55.9% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.4%
2% above US avg
High School+80.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density323/sq mi
Total Area205.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access55.9%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities

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