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Roccaraso, Italy

Abruzzo · Italy

Roccaraso is a small town in Abruzzo, Italy with a population of 1,218. Elevation: 4,055 ft (1,236 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

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1,218 Population 25/sq mi density
4,055 ft Elevation 1,236 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
42.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$17,945 Median Income
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Overall
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Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$17,945 median income, 11.5% unemployment

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About Roccaraso

Roccaraso

Roccaraso is a town and comune in southern Italy, in the province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region.

People

Population1,218
Density25/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$17,945
Unemployment11.5%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain42.7 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation4,055 ft (1,236 m)
Population1,218
Population Density25 / sq mi
Elevation4,055 ft (1,236 m)
Coordinates41.8487°, 14.0785°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceAbruzzo
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation42.7 inches (1,083 mm)
Annual Snowfall55.2 inches (140 cm)
Median Household Income$17,945

About Roccaraso

Roccaraso is a small town in Italy (Abruzzo) with a population of 1,218. The city sits at an elevation of 4,055 feet (1,236 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Roccaraso is $17,945, which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 91 business establishments.

Income: Roccaraso vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$17,945
76% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.5%
219% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)91

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Roccaraso experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 301 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 42.7 inches. The area receives 55.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 4,055 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below Italy avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,055 ft (1,236 m)
Area48.0 sq mi (124.2 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates41.8487°N, 14.0785°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.7"
12% above Italy avg
Snowfall 55.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

944 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.0 on May 13, 2025.

Apr 6, 2009 3 km SE of Sassa, Italy M6.3 82 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy M6.2 122 km
Oct 31, 2002 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy M5.9 66 km
Nov 1, 2002 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy M5.8 67 km
Jan 18, 2017 5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy M5.7 109 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy M5.6 110 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy M5.6 134 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy M5.5 69 km
Apr 9, 2009 5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy M5.4 93 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy M5.3 115 km
Jan 18, 2017 3 km N of Montereale, Italy M5.2 104 km
Apr 9, 2009 2 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.2 96 km
Apr 6, 2009 5 km ENE of Pizzoli, Italy M5.1 89 km
Apr 13, 2009 5 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.0 94 km
Mar 14, 2025 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy M5.0 113 km
Apr 6, 2009 0 km WSW of Coppito, Italy M4.9 84 km
Aug 26, 2016 2 km S of Amatrice, Italy M4.8 106 km
Aug 15, 1998 3 km NE of Cittaducale, Italy M4.8 110 km
Feb 16, 2013 3 km W of Sora, Italy M4.8 44 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of L'Aquila, Italy M4.8 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1631 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 5.0 m 4,000 118 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 118 km
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake 50 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 3,600 124 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake 5,000 106 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 2,100 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Campi Flegrei (114 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 114 km
Colli Albani Caldera 949 m (3,114 ft) Unknown 115 km
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 118 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 125 km
Vulsini Caldera 800 m (2,625 ft) -104 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.0 in Driest
February 32°F (-0°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
May 51°F (10°C) 2.6 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
July 74°F (23°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
September 56°F (14°C) 2.8 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.2 in
November 40°F (5°C) 3.4 in Wettest
December 35°F (2°C) 2.4 in

Roccaraso has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Roccaraso

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
IPSSEOA Mons. Edmondo De Panfilis
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Radio Stations near Roccaraso

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Ciao atessa, entertainment MP3 128 kbps
rai MP3 256 kbps
Radio Valentina FM campobasso, italian pop MP3 128 kbps
Nuova Rete music, news AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Roccaraso

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiquarium della civiltà safina
Centro di documentazione Ocriticum
Centro museale di documentazione e ricerca scientifica di paleontologia
Centro visitatori Museo Naturalistico Parco Nazionale Majella
La casa di Iadeva
Museo Archeologico di Iuvanum
museo Charles Moulin
Museo Civico Archeologico Antonio De Nino
Museo Civico Aufidenate
Museo Civico di Fornelli
Museo civico di Sulmona
Museo Civiltà Contadina
Museo del camoscio
Museo del Corpo Italiano Liberazione
Museo del Lupo
Museo del merletto a tombolo
Museo dell'Acqua
Museo dell'arte e della tecnologia confettiera
Museo dell'Orso Marsicano (MOM)
Museo dell'uomo e della foresta
Museo della Guerra
Museo della pietra "Chiara Marinelli"
Museo della Torre
Museo della Transumanza
Museo delle acque
Museo di storia locale
Museo Internazionale della Pesca a Mosca Stanislao Kuckiewicz
Museo Internazionale della Zampogna
Museo internazionale delle guerre mondiali
Museo naturalistico
Museo Naturalistico e Archeologico
Museo Tradizioni Faresi
museo-laboratorio della zapogna
Presepe Portacatello
Sala dei pipistrelli
Trasuta e sposa

Libraries in Roccaraso

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale di Pettorano sul Gizio0.0
Biblioteca Maestro Travaglini0.0
Sala Polifunzionale "Pietro Di Nello"0.0

Hotels in Roccaraso

14 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Albergo da Remo
Albergo Reale
Ansharius
Hotel Excelsior
Hotel Grande Albergo
Hotel Holidays
Hotel Iris
Hotel Pizzalto
Hotel Sporting
Hotel Suisse
Hotel Tiffany's
Hotel Trieste
Hotel Vetta d’Abruzzo
Le Ortensie

Restaurants in Roccaraso

11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agriturismo Il Castellaccio
Bar Telecabina
Il Boschetto
Il Vischio
La Baita
La Trappola Ristorante
Le Ortensie
Ristorante Chichibio
Ristorante Il Girarosto
Ristorante Rifugio Campetto degli Alpini
Tiffany’s Roccaraso

Cafes in Roccaraso

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Gelo

Cinemas in Roccaraso

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinema Roma

Theme Parks in Roccaraso

2 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Parco Avventura Roccaraso
Parco Divertimenti Coppo dell'Orso

Train Stations in Roccaraso

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Roccaraso

Gas Stations in Roccaraso

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eni
Esso

Banks in Roccaraso

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BCC Roma

Breweries in Roccaraso

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Maltolento

Stadiums & Teams in Roccaraso

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Roccaraso

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Roccaraso - Rivisondoli 0.0 $0
Campo Imperatore 0.0 $0

Airports Near Roccaraso

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abruzzo AirportPSRLarge Airport
AliMatese AirfieldSmall Airport
Aquino AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie "Amici del Volo"Small Airport
Aviosuperficie "Avioclub Alanno"Small Airport
Aviosuperficie CelanoSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie CorfinioSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie L'AquilaSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie La SelvaSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie OlivolaSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Pegaso Flying ClubSmall Airport
Base Aerea MoliseSmall Airport
Campo di Volo "Avioclub Elice"Small Airport
Campo di Volo "Fly Club"Small Airport
Campo di Volo AmyclaeSmall Airport
Campo di Volo CollerotondoSmall Airport
Campo di Volo Giovanni ZacciniSmall Airport
Capua AirportSmall Airport
CdV Baia e LatinaSmall Airport
Piana Cinque Miglia AirfieldSmall Airport
Rains AirfieldSmall Airport
Umberto Nobile AirfieldSmall Airport
Vasto Flying FieldSmall Airport
Volo MoliseSmall Airport
Volturno Fly AviosuperficieSmall Airport

Post Offices in Roccaraso

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Italiane

Churches & Religious Organizations in Roccaraso

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa di San Bartolomeo
Chiesa di San Bernardino
Chiesa di San Rocco
Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Rome

🇮🇹 About Italy

Capital Rome
Population 60,431,283
Area 301,230 km²
GDP (USD) $2,316,727,999,333
GDP per capita $39,277
HDI 0.906
Life expectancy 83.7 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 69.5%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Italian, Catalan
Calling code +39
TLD .it
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Italy

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Capodanno
Jan 6 Epiphany Epifania
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Pasqua
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lunedì dell'Angelo
Apr 25 Liberation Day Festa della Liberazione
May 1 International Workers Day Festa del Lavoro
May 25 Whit Monday Lunedì di Pentecoste
Jun 2 Republic Day Festa della Repubblica
Aug 15 Assumption Day Ferragosto o Assunzione
Oct 4 St. Francis of Assisi's Day San Francesco d'Assisi
Nov 1 All Saints Day Tutti i santi
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Immacolata Concezione
Dec 25 Christmas Day Natale
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Santo Stefano

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Frequently Asked Questions About Roccaraso

What is the population of Roccaraso?

Roccaraso has a population of 1,218 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 48.0 square miles.

Is Roccaraso expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,945, 76% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Roccaraso?

Roccaraso has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.7 inches, with 55.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Roccaraso?

The job market in Roccaraso faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 91 business establishments in the area.

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