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Serra, Italy

Basilicate · Italy

Serra is a small town in Basilicate, Italy with a population of 581. Elevation: 2,720 ft (829 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
581 Population 13/sq mi density
2,720 ft Elevation 829 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
44.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$19,105 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
$19,105 median income, 11.3% unemployment

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People

Population581
Density13/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$19,105
Unemployment11.3%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain44.9 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation2,720 ft (829 m)
Population581
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation2,720 ft (829 m)
Coordinates40.6041°, 15.6919°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceBasilicate
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation44.9 inches (1,141 mm)
Annual Snowfall18.3 inches (47 cm)
Median Household Income$19,105

About Serra

Serra is a small town in Italy (Basilicate) with a population of 581. The city sits at an elevation of 2,720 feet (829 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Serra is $19,105, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 44 business establishments.

Income: Serra vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$19,105
75% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.3%
214% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)44

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Serra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 292 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 44.9 inches. The area receives 18.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,720 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above Italy avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,720 ft (829 m)
Area46.5 sq mi (120.4 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates40.6041°N, 15.6919°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.9"
18% above Italy avg
Snowfall 18.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.03"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

677 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.0 on May 13, 2025.

Oct 31, 2002 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy M5.9 149 km
May 5, 1990 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy M5.8 20 km
Nov 1, 2002 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy M5.8 142 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 68 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 143 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 140 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 85 km
Sep 30, 1995 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy M5.2 142 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 131 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 98 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 15 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 95 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 99 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 95 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 144 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 111 km
Sep 21, 2019 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy M4.7 68 km
Mar 28, 2023 2 km NNW of Montagano, Italy M4.7 146 km
Aug 31, 1993 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 87 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 24 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

8 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 4,000 109 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 109 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake - 589 136 km
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake - - 143 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake - 3,600 101 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake - 5,000 129 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake - - 20 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption - 2,100 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (109 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 109 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 133 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 152 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 2.4 in
February 37°F (3°C) 2.5 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 55°F (13°C) 1.8 in
June 62°F (16°C) 1.3 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (20°C) 1.3 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in Wettest
December 40°F (5°C) 3.0 in

Serra has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Serra

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola Elementare - - - -
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Radio Stations near Serra

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Color hits, musica italiana MP3 192 kbps
Radio Potenza Centrale italian pop, pop AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Selene adult contemporary, corato MP3 128 kbps
RADIO TOUR anni 70, anni 80 AAC+ 192 kbps
Radio Carina adult contemporary, local music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Ruoti - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Altamura Uno - MP3 128 kbps
Radio New Sound hits, musica italiana MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Serra

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa natale S. Gerardo Maiella
Casa-Museo dalla Civiltà Contadina
MIdA Museo Botanico
MIdA Museo Geologico
Museo Antiquarium Civico
Museo Archeologico
Museo Archeologico Nazionale della Basilicata Dinu Adamesteanu
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Muro Lucano
Museo archeologico provinciale di Potenza
Museo Archeologico Sala Consilina
Museo delle Antiche Genti di Lucania
Museo delle Arti e Tradizioni Popolari
Museo delle erbe e delle antiche coltivazioni
Museo Diocesano San Pietro
Museo Salviano
Palazzo del Turismo e della Cultura
Pinacoteca provinciale di Potenza
Torre di Satriano

Libraries in Serra

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archivio di Stato di Potenza0.0
Bibliomediateca Provinciale0.0
Biblioteca Centrale di Ateneo - polo delle Scienze Umane0.0
Biblioteca Centrale di Ateneo - Polo Tecnico Scientifico0.0
Biblioteca centralizzata CNR dell'Area della ricerca di Potenza0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Nicola Lamattina"0.0
Biblioteca comunale per l'infanzia0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Professore Vincenzo Curcio0.0
Biblioteca della Deputazione di Storia Patria per la Lucania0.0
Biblioteca Nazionale0.0
Biblioteca Provinciale0.0
Libreria Senza Nome0.0
Palazzo Muscio-Messina0.0
Soprintendenza archivistica per la Basilicata0.0

Farmers Markets in Serra

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piazza Mercato

Hotels in Serra

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cargallo
IRocchi Hotel
La Piana Hotel
Santa Loja Hotel

Restaurants in Serra

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cargallo
Osteria dell'Arrosticino
Sole Luna

Cinemas in Serra

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Multicinema Ranieri

Train Stations in Serra

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tito

Gas Stations in Serra

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eni
IP
Metano
Tamoil

Banks in Serra

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BCC di Sassano

Shopping Malls in Serra

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agorà Village
Polo Acquisti Lucania

Breweries in Serra

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Hops!

Stadiums & Teams in Serra

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Serra

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ali sul Castello Airfield-Small Airport
Altavillafly Airfield-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Templare Paestum-Small Airport
Batfly Airfield-Small Airport
Campo di volo S.Elia (Buccino)-Small Airport
Conca del Re Airfield-Small Airport
Falcone Airfield-Small Airport
Fly and Go Airfield-Small Airport
Grumentum Airfield-Small Airport
Oasi da Peppe Airfield-Small Airport
Pantano Airfield-Small Airport
Policastro Airfield-Small Airport
Sky Ufita Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Serra

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Edicola di Padre Pio

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 Serra

What is the population of Serra?

Serra has a population of 581 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 46.5 square miles.

Is Serra expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,105, 75% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Serra?

Serra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.9 inches, with 18.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Serra?

The job market in Serra faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 44 business establishments in the area.

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