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Sillamäe, Estonia

Ida-Virumaa · 🇪🇪 Estonia

Sillamäe is a small city in Ida-Virumaa, Estonia with a population of 12,480. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
12,480 Population 2,667/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
24.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Tallinn Timezone
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 35.0%
4% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 22.2%
31% lower than US avg

People

Population12,480
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density2,667/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$30,264
UnemploymentN/A
PovertyN/A

Health

Obesity22.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking21.0%
Depression5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
AQI2 (Good)
Rain24.7 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation75 ft (23 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.0%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband93.2%
Population12,480
Population Density2,667 / sq mi
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates59.3970°, 27.7633°
TimezoneEurope/Tallinn
Country🇪🇪 Estonia
State / ProvinceIda-Virumaa
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation24.7 inches (626 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.8 inches (20 cm)
Median Age42.4 years

Is Sillamäe a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sillamäe receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Sillamäe offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 35.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Sillamäe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. With 291 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 24.7 inches, including 7.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 2.

Sillamäe has a population of 12,480 with a density of 2,667 people per square mile, spread across 4.7 square miles. The median age is 42.4 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.5% female and 47.6% male. 22.7% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 79.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

12,480
Total Population
2,667
People / sq mi
42.4yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
4.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.6%
Female 52.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Sillamäe vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Sillamäe vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sillamäe is N/A. Per capita income is $30,264 (below the $39,052 national figure). The cost of living index is 62.9, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Sillamäe vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$30,264

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living62.90 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Sillamäe, 22.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 7.1% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 40.2% have high blood pressure. 21.0% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 10.5% report binge drinking. 84.1% are physically inactive, above the national average. 5.3% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Sillamäe vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity22.2%
31% below US avg
Diabetes7.1%
High Blood Pressure40.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking21.0%
50% above US avg
Binge Drinking10.5%
Physical Inactivity84.1%
Depression5.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate79.0%

Food & Exercise

Sillamäe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 2 — among the cleanest air in the country. 95% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average40.7°F
25% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall24.7 inches
35% below US avg
Snowfall7.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median2.0
RatingGood
Good Days %94.6%

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area4.7 sq mi (12.1 km²)
Population Density2,667/sq mi
Coordinates59.3970°N, 27.7633°W
TimezoneEurope/Tallinn

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 1.3 in
February 20°F (-7°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 1.2 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.6 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in Wettest
September 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in
October 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in
November 32°F (0°C) 2.3 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 1.8 in

Sillamäe has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F — from 20°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.1").

35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4% above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 93.2% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.0%
4% above US avg
High School+99.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density2,667/sq mi
Total Area4.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access93.2%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Sillamäe

What is the population of Sillamäe?

Sillamäe has a population of 12,480 residents and is located in Estonia. The population density is 2,667 people per square mile, spread across 4.7 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 52.5% female and 47.6% male.

Is Sillamäe expensive to live in?

Sillamäe is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 62.9 — below the baseline of 100.

What is the weather like in Sillamäe?

Sillamäe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.7 inches, with 7.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 2.

How are the schools in Sillamäe?

35.0% of adults in Sillamäe hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Sillamäe?

The obesity rate in Sillamäe is 22.2% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 21.0% of adults are smokers. 84.1% are physically inactive. 5.3% of residents report depression.

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