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Sankarankovil, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Sankarankovil is a mid-size city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 57,277. Elevation: 505 ft (154 m). Average temperature: 84°F (29°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
57,277 Population 87/sq mi density
505 ft Elevation 154 meters
84°F Avg Temperature 29°C
35.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$3,300 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$3,300 median income, 4.8% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$25,000 home value, $55/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population57,277
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density87/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$3,300
Per Capita$3,350
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty8.5%

Housing

C
Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units22,911
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp84°F (29°C)
Rain35.2 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation505 ft (154 m)
Population57,277
Population Density87 / sq mi
Elevation505 ft (154 m)
Coordinates9.1705°, 77.5411°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature84°F (29°C)
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation35.2 inches (895 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Sankarankovil

Sankarankovil is a mid-size city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 57,277. The city sits at an elevation of 505 feet (154 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 84°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Sankarankovil has a population of 57,277 with a density of 87 people per square mile, spread across 661.1 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

57,277
Total Population
87
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
661.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Sankarankovil vs India Average

The median household income in Sankarankovil is $3,300, which is 96% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $3,350 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $64, 96% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,031 business establishments.

Income: Sankarankovil vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$3,300
96% below India avg
Per Capita Income$3,350
Avg Weekly Wage$64

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
33% above India avg
Poverty Rate8.5%
31% below India avg
Establishments (County)1,031

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sankarankovil is $25,000, 91% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $55 (95% below the national average of $1,163). There are 22,911 total housing units in the city. 26.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$25,000
91% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$55
95% below India avg
Rent Burden26.7%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units22,911

Property Tax

Climate in Sankarankovil

Sankarankovil has an average annual temperature of 26.3°C (79°F). The hottest month is Apr (29.9°C), the coldest is Jan (23.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1290 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.9°C / 75°F 16.2° / 32.5° 88.0
Feb 26°C / 79°F 16.9° / 36.6° 9.9
Mar 29°C / 84°F 19.3° / 39.6° 21.4
Apr 29.9°C / 86°F 22.7° / 40.3° 67.2
May 28°C / 82°F 22.9° / 38.1° 140.4
Jun 26.5°C / 80°F 21.9° / 33.6° 73.3
Jul 26.1°C / 79°F 21.8° / 33.5° 80.0
Aug 26.1°C / 79°F 21.3° / 34.6° 104.1
Sep 25.9°C / 79°F 21.3° / 33.6° 113.9
Oct 25.5°C / 78°F 20.9° / 32.6° 203.4
Nov 24.8°C / 77°F 19.7° / 30.5° 258.6
Dec 23.9°C / 75°F 17.6° / 30.2° 129.6
Sankarankovil has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 272 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 35.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 505 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average84.0°F
56% above India avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation505 ft (154 m)
Area661.1 sq mi (1,712.3 km²)
Population Density87/sq mi
Coordinates9.1705°N, 77.5411°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"
7% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.68"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.26"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gaja (2018).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Gaja Category 1 226 km
1992 Unnamed Category 1 164 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 1.5 in
February 82°F (28°C) 1.4 in
March 86°F (30°C) 2.1 in
April 87°F (31°C) 3.2 in
May 88°F (31°C) 2.1 in Warmest
June 87°F (30°C) 1.5 in
July 86°F (30°C) 1.7 in
August 86°F (30°C) 1.3 in Driest
September 86°F (30°C) 1.9 in
October 83°F (28°C) 7.7 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 7.4 in
December 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in Coldest

Sankarankovil has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 79°F in December to 88°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 35.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.7") and August the driest (1.3").

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Radio Stations near Sankarankovil

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Nellai FM MP3

Libraries in Sankarankovil

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library0.0

Clinics in Sankarankovil

9 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aravind Eye Hospital
Gomathi Clinic
Karthik Clinic
Kavin Homeopathy Clinic
Shanthi Nursing Home
Sri Gomathi Clinic
Srivaiyapuri Nursing Home
Susee Homeopathy Clinic
Veni Clinic

Dentists in Sankarankovil

5 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bhavaani Dental Care
Hari Dental Clinic
Sakthi Multispeciality Dental and Implant Centre
Sudha Dental Clinic
Vasantham Dental Care

Train Stations in Sankarankovil

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sankarankovil

Bus Stations in Sankarankovil

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IN #1709243304
Sankarnkovil New Bus Stand

Airports Near Sankarankovil

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Thiruvananthapuram International AirportTRVLarge Airport
Madurai AirportIXMMedium Airport
Kovilpatti AirportSmall Airport
Tuticorin AirportTCRSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sankarankovil

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Arulmigu Sankaranarayana Swamy Temple
Sri Pampatti Sidhar Jeeva Samadhi Peedam

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sankarankovil

What is the population of Sankarankovil?

Sankarankovil has a population of 57,277 residents and is located in India. The population density is 87 people per square mile, spread across 661.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Sankarankovil expensive to live in?

The median household income is $3,300, 96% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $25,000 (91% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $55 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Sankarankovil?

Sankarankovil has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.2 inches.

How is the job market in Sankarankovil?

Sankarankovil has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $64. There are 1,031 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sankarankovil?

The median home value in Sankarankovil is $25,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $55.

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