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Santa Croce, Italy

Abruzzo · Italy

Santa Croce is a small town in Abruzzo, Italy with a population of 755. Elevation: 860 ft (262 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
755 Population 55/sq mi density
860 ft Elevation 262 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
41.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$17,608 Median Income
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Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$17,608 median income, 11.7% unemployment

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People

Population755
Density55/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$17,608
Unemployment11.7%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain41.1 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Population755
Population Density55 / sq mi
Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Coordinates42.7979°, 13.7302°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceAbruzzo
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation41.1 inches (1,044 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.1 inches (31 cm)
Median Household Income$17,608

About Santa Croce

Santa Croce is a small town in Italy (Abruzzo) with a population of 755. The city sits at an elevation of 860 feet (262 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Santa Croce is $17,608, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 57 business establishments.

Income: Santa Croce vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$17,608
77% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.7%
225% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)57

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santa Croce enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 299 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 41.1 inches. The area receives 12.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 860 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above Italy avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Area13.8 sq mi (35.8 km²)
Population Density55/sq mi
Coordinates42.7979°N, 13.7302°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.1"
8% above Italy avg
Snowfall 12.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.23"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,629 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M2.7 on May 8, 2025.

Apr 6, 2009 3 km SE of Sassa, Italy M6.3 61 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy M6.2 45 km
Sep 26, 1997 3 km SSE of Nocera Umbra, Italy M6.0 81 km
Oct 31, 2002 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy M5.9 146 km
Sep 26, 1997 6 km WSW of Serravalle di Chienti, Italy M5.7 75 km
Jan 18, 2017 5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy M5.7 47 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy M5.6 47 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy M5.6 50 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy M5.5 62 km
Mar 29, 2003 51 km W of Komiža, Croatia M5.5 145 km
Oct 6, 1997 6 km E of Valtopina, Italy M5.5 78 km
Oct 14, 1997 8 km NNW of Sellano, Italy M5.5 71 km
Apr 9, 2009 5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy M5.4 47 km
Jul 21, 2013 3 km ENE of Marcelli, Italy M5.4 78 km
Mar 26, 1998 1 km E of Esanatoglia, Italy M5.4 80 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy M5.3 45 km
Oct 12, 1997 2 km NW of Sellano, Italy M5.3 69 km
Oct 3, 1997 3 km ENE of Valtopina, Italy M5.3 82 km
Apr 3, 1998 8 km E of Valfabbrica, Italy M5.2 93 km
Jan 18, 2017 3 km N of Montereale, Italy M5.2 48 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1930 CENTRAL ADRIATIC Earthquake 18 123 km
1916 CENTRAL ADRIATIC Earthquake 4 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colli Albani (146 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colli Albani Caldera 949 m (3,114 ft) Unknown 146 km
Vulsini Caldera 800 m (2,625 ft) -104 149 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in Driest
February 42°F (6°C) 1.9 in Coldest
March 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
June 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
July 77°F (25°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 2.5 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in Wettest
November 49°F (9°C) 3.0 in
December 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in

Santa Croce has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 42°F in February to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (1.9").

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Radio Stations near Santa Croce

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Ciao atessa, entertainment MP3 128 kbps
Radio Rouge Italy MP3 320 kbps
Radio Parsifal italian pop, pescara MP3
16Radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio L'Aquila 1 adult contemporary AAC+ 256 kbps
Radio Frequenza teramo, university radio AAC+ 96 kbps
RadiostART MP3 320 kbps
Radio Soffio classic italian pop, italian oldies AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Ascoli pop AAC+ 64 kbps
Viniles Radio house, italian MP3 128 kbps
Radio Nuova Macerata MP3 128 kbps
Radio FM Faleria MP3 128 kbps
Radio City Light hits, pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Santa Croce

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiquarium Comunale
Antiquarium di Castrum Truentinum
Casa del Melatino
Casa Museo Nazzareno Tomassetti
Ecomuseo Monte dell'Ascensione
Galleria d'arte contemporanea Osvaldo Licini
L'Arca
Libreria di San Giacomo della Marca
Musei Sistini
Museo - Biblioteca Francesco Antonio Marcucci
Museo Archeologico
Museo Archeologico Comunale
Museo Archeologico dei Piceni
Museo archeologico Francesco Savini
Museo Archeologico Nazionale
Museo Archeologico Statale di Ascoli Piceno
Museo Bacologico Celsio Ascenzi
Museo capitolare di Atri
Museo civico archeologico
Museo Civico Archeologico “Cesare Cellini”
Museo d'arte dello Splendore
Museo del Mare e delle Anfore
Museo del Rame
Museo del vino cotto e dei vini medicati “Arnaldo da Villanova”
Museo dell'Arte Ceramica
Museo della Fisica e dell’Astrofisica "Galileium"
Museo delle armi e delle mappe antiche
Museo delle Arti e della Tradizione Contadina
Museo delle Tombe Picene
Museo di Arte Sacra
Museo di Arte Sacra (Museo Sistino)
Museo di Arte Sacra e delle Icone
Museo di Offida
Museo Diocesano
Museo Etnografico
Museo Etnografico
Museo Il Tarpato
Museo Malacologico Piceno
Museo Paleontologico e centro Erpetologico Ophis
Museo permanente d'arte moderna e contemporanea
Museo Torrione della Battaglia
Nina - Museo delle Arti Creative Tessili
Palazzo Bonomi
Palazzo Delfico
Palazzo Vescovile
Pimu Picenworld Museum
Pinacoteca Civica
Pinacoteca Civica di Teramo
Pinacoteca Comunale e Museo di Arte Sacra
Pinacoteca Ferdinando Cicconi
Polo Museale Civico La Rocca

Libraries in Santa Croce

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
370.0
Biblioteca Capitolare0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale "Antonio Gramsci"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Giulio Gabrielli"0.0
Biblioteca comunale di Notaresco0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Mario Rivosecchi0.0
Biblioteca di Architettura e Design "Francesco Maria Quinterio"0.0
Biblioteca Provinciale Melchiorre Dèlfico0.0
Bibliotheca communale di Ripatransone0.0
Pinacoteca civica Vincenzo Bindi0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa Croce

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercatino delle palme
Mercato Borgo Solestà
Mercato coperto di Via Recanati
Mercato Ittico Comunale
Mercato ortofrutticolo
Mercato Ortofrutticolo
Mercato Settimanale di Atri
Piazza del Popolo
San Benedettotto

Restaurants in Santa Croce

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ristorante Al Feudo
Ristorante Pizzeria Santa Croce

Gas Stations in Santa Croce

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IT #5853343386

Breweries in Santa Croce

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Birrificio Quattro Venti

Stadiums & Teams in Santa Croce

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Santa Croce

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Campo Imperatore 0.0 $0
Area Sciistica Ussita Frontignano 0.0 $0

Airports Near Santa Croce

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abruzzo AirportPSRLarge Airport
Aerolight Marche AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperfice TrontoSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie "Avioclub Alanno"Small Airport
Aviosuperficie "Il Pratone"Small Airport
Aviosuperficie "Villa Selva Air Park"Small Airport
Aviosuperficie CelanoSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie CorfinioSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie L'AquilaSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Santa AnnaSmall Airport
Campo di Volo "Air Country"Small Airport
Campo di Volo "Avioclub Elice"Small Airport
Campo di Volo "Condor Men"Small Airport
Campo di Volo Ali del ChientiSmall Airport
Campo di Volo CollerotondoSmall Airport
Campo di Volo MontefanoSmall Airport
Cesare Rossi AirfieldSmall Airport
Costa del Monte Flying FieldSmall Airport
Fermano AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Aquila–Preturo AirportSmall Airport
Madonna di Loreto AirfieldSmall Airport
Pica AirfieldSmall Airport
Santa Rita AirfieldSmall Airport
Val Vibrata Flying FieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Santa Croce

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ufficio Postale

Treatment Centers in Santa Croce

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
NeuroRiab

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Croce

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa di Santa Chiara
Chiesa di Santa Croce

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 Santa Croce

What is the population of Santa Croce?

Santa Croce has a population of 755 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 55 people per square mile, spread across 13.8 square miles.

Is Santa Croce expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,608, 77% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Santa Croce?

Santa Croce enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.1 inches, with 12.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Santa Croce?

The job market in Santa Croce faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 57 business establishments in the area.

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