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Rugeley, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Rugeley is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 24,033. Elevation: 256 ft (78 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
24,033 Population 659/sq mi density
256 ft Elevation 78 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
30.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$45,898 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$45,898 median income, 4.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$279,569 home value, $1,147/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population24,033
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density659/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 2%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$45,898
Per Capita$45,898
Unemployment4.9%

Housing

B
Home Value$279,569
Rent$1,147
Ownership67.8%
Housing Units9,613

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain30.9 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation256 ft (78 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+41.6%

Community

Population24,033
Population Density659 / sq mi
Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Coordinates52.7593°, -1.9369°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation30.9 inches (784 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$45,898
Median Age42.4 years

About Rugeley

Rugeley is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 24,033. The city sits at an elevation of 256 feet (78 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Rugeley has a population of 24,033 with a density of 659 people per square mile, spread across 36.5 square miles. The median age is 42.4 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.7% female and 49.3% male. The city is predominantly White (2%), with 1.6% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.9% of residents. 4.1% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 6.4% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

24,033
Total Population
659
People / sq mi
42.4yrs
Median Age
9% above United Kingdom avg
36.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.9%
25% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.1%

Social Characteristics

Rugeley vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Rugeley is $45,898, which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,898 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $883, 38% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 2,187 business establishments. 19.5% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Rugeley vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$45,898
39% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$45,898
Avg Weekly Wage$883

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.9%
36% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)2,187

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone64.0%
Public Transit2.1%
Work from Home19.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Rugeley is $279,569, 1% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,147 (1% below the national average of $1,163). 67.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 9,613 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$279,569
1% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,147
1% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership67.8%
Owner-Occupied67.8%
Renter-Occupied32.2%
Housing Units9,613

Property Tax

Climate in Rugeley

Rugeley has an average annual temperature of 9.6°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.1°C), the coldest is Jan (3.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 939 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.4°C / 38°F -2.9° / 11.1° 69.9
Feb 5.2°C / 41°F -2.5° / 13.5° 81.3
Mar 6.1°C / 43°F -2.1° / 15.9° 72.4
Apr 7.7°C / 46°F -2.1° / 18° 43.3
May 11.4°C / 53°F 3.1° / 21° 65.8
Jun 14.4°C / 58°F 5.8° / 25.8° 75.2
Jul 16.1°C / 61°F 8° / 28.1° 83.3
Aug 16°C / 61°F 7.8° / 26.1° 61.5
Sep 13.7°C / 57°F 4.5° / 24.1° 80.6
Oct 10.2°C / 50°F 1.8° / 18.2° 117.5
Nov 6.6°C / 44°F -1.6° / 14.3° 87.0
Dec 4.7°C / 40°F -2.6° / 12.1° 100.8
Rugeley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 256 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below United Kingdom avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Area36.5 sq mi (94.4 km²)
Population Density659/sq mi
Coordinates52.7593°N, 1.9369°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.9"
19% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.03"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

55 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 129 km
Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 30 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 87 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 150 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 82 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 73 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 58 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 140 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 56 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 82 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 82 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 85 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 80 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 67 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 48 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 81 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 148 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 81 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 100 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in
February 38°F (4°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 42°F (5°C) 2.3 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
May 51°F (10°C) 2.3 in
June 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 60°F (15°C) 2.8 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.8 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in Wettest
December 40°F (5°C) 3.0 in

Rugeley has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (2.1").

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22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 33% below the national average of 33.7%. 41.6% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.7%
33% below United Kingdom avg
High School+41.6%
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density659/sq mi
Total Area36.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone64.0%
Public Transit2.1%
Work from Home19.5%

Schools in Rugeley

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
JP Alternative Education - - - -
The Hart School - - - -
Etching Hill CE Primary Academy - - - -
The John Bamford Primary School - - - -
Forest Hills Primary School - - - -
The St. Mary's CofE Primary School - - - -
Chancel Primary School - - - -
Chase View Community Primary School - - - -
Churchfield CofE Primary Academy - - - -
The Hart School - - - -
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - - - -
Redbrook Hayes Community Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Rugeley

43 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BBC World Service news, talk MP3 56 kbps
LBC UK news talk, talk AAC 48 kbps
Smooth Radio easy listening, smooth AAC 48 kbps
BBC World Service (128k) news, talk UNKNOWN
Greatest Hits Radio - AAC+ 48 kbps
Capital XTRA - MP3 128 kbps
LBC London (National stream) news, talk MP3 48 kbps
Smooth Radio (Suffolk) adult contemporary, chill AAC 48 kbps
Capital XTRA - MP3 128 kbps
101.8 WCR FM - MP3 128 kbps
Genesis Radio Birmingham - MP3 128 kbps
Box UK Radio - MP3 128 kbps
BritAsia Radio - MP3 320 kbps
Flashback Radio 00s, 90s AAC 128 kbps
6 Towns Radio adult contemporary, classic hits MP3
Derby Sound - MP3 128 kbps
HypeDem Reggae Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Faza - MP3 128 kbps
Burton Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Blue Sky Radio classic hits, hot adult contemporary MP3 256 kbps
Selecta Radio UK 2tone, punk MP3 192 kbps
The Thread 102.8FM community radio MP3 128 kbps
Heart FM (Birmingham) - AAC 48 kbps
GRB 70's, reggae MP3 192 kbps
Brumside Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Black Country Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Apocalypse Radio dance, dj remix AAC+ 320 kbps
BBC CWR - UNKNOWN
Hits Radio Coventry - AAC+ 47 kbps
HearMe - top pop top pop music MP3
The Dove adult contemporary AAC
Access Radio 64K music, pop MP3 128 kbps
MAX FM DERBY 92.2 drum and bass, news MP3 192 kbps
Moorlands Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Hereme 2010s pop 2010s, pop MP3
RocknationFmuk blues, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
Vibe 1 classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
Ambur Radio - MP3 128 kbps
SYNK Radio Rap hip-hop, rap MP3
SYNK Radio dance, drum and bass MP3
RocknationFm aor / slow rock / soft rock (adult-orientated rock e.g. the eagles.), blues rock MP3 128 kbps
SOULPOWER-RADIO.COM funk, jazz MP3 192 kbps
Skylab Radio - MP3

Museums in Rugeley

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amerton Railway Ticket Office
Amerton Railway Workshop & Engine Shed
Ancient High House
Aston Manor Transport Museum
Bantock House
Bishop Asbury Cottage
Bishop Asbury Cottage
Black Country Living Museum
Bliston Craft Gallery and Library
Chartley Waiting Room Museum
Chasewater Railway Museum
Dudley Museum
Foxfield Steam Railway
Foxfield Steam Railway
Gladstone Pottery Museum
Gladstone Pottery Museum
Gladstone Pottery Museum
Gladstone Pottery Museum
Himley House Museum
Middleton Hall
Museum of Cannock Chase
Redfern Cottage
Shugborough Servants' Quarters
Spode Museum Trust Heritage Centre
Spode Museum Trust Heritage Centre
St Mary's in the Market Square
Staffordshire Regiment Museum
Tettenhall Transport Heritage Museum
The Children's Country House at Sudbury
The E.M. Flint Art Gallery
The Leather Museum
The Museum of the Staffordshire Yeomanry
The Oak House Museum
The Oak House Museum
The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum
V&A Wedgwood Collection
V&A Wedgwood Collection
Wall Roman Site Museum
Waterhouses Signal Box
Wednesbury Museum & Art Gallery
West Park Conservatory
Willenhall Lock Museum
Wolverhampton Art Gallery
Wolverhampton City Archives
Wolves Museum
Working Farm

Libraries in Rugeley

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aldridge Library0.0
Barton Under Needwood Community Library0.0
Baswich Library0.0
Beechdale Library0.0
Beechdale Library0.0
Bliston Craft Gallery and Library0.0
Bloxwich Library0.0
Boldmere Library0.0
Brownills Library0.0
Burntwood Library0.0
Castle Vale Library0.0
Cheadle Library0.0
Coseley Library0.0
Darlaston Library0.0
Dudley Archives and Local History Centre0.0
Dudley Central Library0.0
East Park Library0.0
Erdington Library0.0
Glebefields Library0.0
Great Barr Library0.0
Great Bridge Library0.0
Hamstead Library0.0
Hamstead Library0.0
Heath Hayes Library0.0
Hednesford Library0.0
Hill Top Library0.0
Holmcroft Library0.0
Kingstanding Library0.0
Learning Resource Centre0.0
Lichfield Library0.0
Longton Library0.0
Low Hill Library0.0
Meir Library0.0
Mere Green Library0.0
Nelson Library0.0
New Invention Library0.0
New Invention Library0.0
Norton Canes Library0.0
Penn Library0.0
Perry Common Library0.0
Pheasey Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Rising Brook Library0.0
Rugeley Library0.0
Rushall Library0.0
Sandwell Central Library0.0
Sandwell Clincal Library0.0
Sandwell Clincal Library0.0
Sandwell Clincal Library0.0
Sedgley Library0.0
Sedgley Library0.0
Sedgley Library0.0
Shenstone Community Library and Coffee Shop0.0
South Walsall Library0.0
South Walsall Library0.0
Stafford Library0.0
Stoke Library and One Stop Shop0.0
Stoke Library and One Stop Shop0.0
Stone Library0.0
Streetly Library0.0
Sutton Coldfield Library0.0
Tamworth Library0.0
Tower Hill Library0.0
Uttoxeter Library0.0
Walmley Library & Community Hall0.0
Walsall Library0.0
Walsall Wood Library0.0
Warstones Library0.0
Water Orton Library0.0
Wednesbury Library0.0
Wednesfield Library0.0
Whitmore Reans Library0.0
Willenhall Library0.0
William Salt Library0.0
Wolverhampton Central Library0.0
Wombourne Library0.0
Woodside Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Rugeley

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bilston Market Centre
Bloxwich Market
Cheadle Market
Dudley Market Place
Fountain Arcade
Great Bridge Outdoor Market
Lea Marston Car Boot Market (Weekends/ Bank Holidays)
Lichfield Weekly Markets
Longton Market
Longton Market
Market Place
Market Place
Market Square
Market Square
New West Bromwich Indoor Market
Penkridge Market
Penkridge Market
Plaza Mall
Rugeley Market
St Editha's Square
Stoke Indoor Market
Union Junction Market
Walsall Market
Wednesbury Outdoor Market
West Bromwich High Street Market
Wolverhampton Market

Hotels in Rugeley

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fairway Motel
Premier Inn
Travelodge

Restaurants in Rugeley

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bilash
Khatri's
Royal Harris
Rugeley Spice
Terrazza
Ye Olde Dun Cow

Cafes in Rugeley

10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cannock Chase Visitor Centre
Costa
Daisy’s Kitchen
Grounds Café Birches Valley
Grounds Cafe Birches Valley Kiosk
Holly's Café
Made with Love Tea Room
Roses
Snug
The Hub

Theatres in Rugeley

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rugeley Rose Theatre

Monuments in Rugeley

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tomb of Elizabeth Cuting and Emma Hollinhurst

Dentists in Rugeley

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #490662480
Horse Fair Dental Practice
My Dentist

Veterinaries in Rugeley

3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Donnachie & Townley
E C Straiton & Partners
No 1 Vets

Train Stations in Rugeley

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rugeley Town
Rugeley Trent Valley

Bus Stations in Rugeley

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rugeley Bus Station

Gas Stations in Rugeley

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
GB #507816938
Shell
Tesco Petrol

Banks in Rugeley

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Halifax
Lloyds Bank
Nationwide
NatWest

Shopping Malls in Rugeley

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brewery Street Shopping Centre

Breweries in Rugeley

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
ABC Brewery
ABC Brewery
Banks's Brewery
Black Country Ales Brewery
Blythe Brewery
Blythe House Farm
Freedom Brewery
Holdens Brewery
Jinja Beer Co Ltd
Lymestone Brewery
New Invention Brewey
Sacre Brew
Sacre Brew
Sacre Brew
Sarah Hughes Brewery
Slater's Ales
The Backyard Brewhouse
The Beowulf Brewing Company
Uttoxeter Brewing Co

Stadiums & Teams in Rugeley

TeamLeagueDivision
bet365 Stadium

Airports Near Rugeley

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Birmingham AirportBHXLarge Airport
East Midlands AirportEMALarge Airport
Manchester AirportMANLarge Airport
Coventry AirportCVTMedium Airport
RAF Cosford-Medium Airport
RAF Shawbury-Medium Airport
Abbots Bromley Airfield-Small Airport
Arden Heath Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Arley Airfield-Small Airport
Ash House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ashcroft Airfield-Small Airport
Baxterley Aerodrome-Small Airport
Bericote Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bidford Airfield-Small Airport
Bitteswell Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brine Pits Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brook Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Butterfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Calton Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Camp Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Camphill Airfield-Small Airport
Claybrooke Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Coal Aston Airfield-Small Airport
Cottage Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Croft Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Crumpton Oaks Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Dairy House Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Darley Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Derby Airfield-Small Airport
Ditton Priors Airstrip-Small Airport
Fern Farm Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Fisherwick Airfield-Small Airport
Frandley House Airstrip-Small Airport
Glebe Farm (Sibson) Airstrip-Small Airport
Glebe Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Grangewood Airstrip-Small Airport
Green Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Grove Field Airstrip-Small Airport
Hanley Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hawksview Airstrip-Small Airport
Haydock Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Hinton-in-the-Hedges Airfield-Small Airport
Hoe Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Holly Meadow Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Home Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Home Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Knoll Airstrip-Small Airport
Little Chase Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Little Down Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Rugeley

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Brereton Post Office
Upfields Post Office
WHSmith Local

Treatment Centers in Rugeley

42 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Accident and Emergencies
Anston Physiotheraphy
Anston Physiotheraphy
Beynon Centre
Brooks Sexual Health
Brooks Sexual Health
Chiropody & Podiatry Surgery
Cygnet Heathers Neuropsychiatric & Neurodegenerative Rehabilitation Home
Deansley Centre
Diabetic
Duggal's Chemist Vaccination Centre
Duggal's Chemist Vaccination Centre
Eye Infirmary
Family Health & Diagnostic Centre
Fowler centre GU
Fracture Clinic
Harewood Park Rehabilitation Unit
Heart And Lung
Imaging A
Inpatient Centre (West Wing)
Maternity
Maternity Ward
Mchale department
Midwifery Led Unit
New A&E
Old A&E
Outpatient & Day Case Centre
Outpatients 1
Outpatients 2
Physiotheropy
Priory Lichfield Road
Radiology
Sedgley Physiotherapy and Acupuncture Clinic
Sedgley Physiotherapy and Acupuncture Clinic
Tanhouse NHS Clinic
The Anchor Project (Sandwell)
The Foot Clinic
The Foot Clinic
Tranquility Clinic
View to the Womb
Walsall Urgent Care Centre
Yew Tree Healthy Living Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rugeley

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Brereton Methodist Church
Church of the Good Shepherd
Church of the Holy Spirit
Ss Joseph and Etheldreda
St Augustine of Canterbury
St John the Baptist
St Mary's Colton
St Michael
St Paul's
Victory Church
Zarephath Ministries

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UFO Sightings
2
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rugeley

What is the population of Rugeley?

Rugeley has a population of 24,033 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 659 people per square mile, spread across 36.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.3% male.

Is Rugeley expensive to live in?

The median household income is $45,898, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $279,569 (1% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,147 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Rugeley?

Rugeley has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.9 inches.

How is the job market in Rugeley?

Rugeley has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $883. There are 2,187 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Rugeley?

The median home value in Rugeley is $279,569. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,147. The homeownership rate is 67.8%.

How are the schools in Rugeley?

22.7% of adults in Rugeley hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 41.6% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Rugeley?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Rugeley is 2% White, 0.5% Black or African American, 1.6% Asian. 97.9% of residents speak only English at home. 4.1% of the population are military veterans. 6.4% of residents have a disability.

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