Bachelor's+ 22.0%

35% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 20.6%

36% lower than US avg

Unemployment 3.5%

2% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 1.0%

92% lower than US avg

People

Population83,740

Median Age45.2 yrs

Density1,119/mi²

Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A

Per Capita$15,853

Unemployment3.5%

Poverty1.0%

Health

Obesity20.6%

UninsuredN/A

Smoking38.1%

Depression6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)

AQI98 (Moderate)

Rain25.7 in/yr

Sunny Days289/yr

Elevation922 ft (281 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+22.0%

High School+95.0%

Community

CommuteN/A

Broadband80.4%

Population	83,740
Population Density	1,119 / sq mi
Elevation	922 ft (281 m)
Coordinates	42.6861°, 26.3256°
Timezone	Europe/Sofia
Country	🇧🇬 Bulgaria
State / Province	Sliven
Average Temperature	49°F (10°C)
January Average	31°F (-0°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation	25.7 inches (652 mm)
Annual Snowfall	5.7 inches (15 cm)
Median Age	45.2 years

Is Sliven a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sliven receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Sliven has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

22.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Sliven experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 289 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches, including 5.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 98.

Sliven has a population of 83,740 with a density of 1,119 people per square mile. The median age is 45.2 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

83,740

Total Population

1,119

People / sq mi

45.2yrs

Median Age

16% above US avg

74.8mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%

Female 51.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Sliven vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages	100%

Social Characteristics

Sliven vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sliven is N/A. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Sliven vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income


Per Capita Income	$15,853

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	3.5%
	2% below US avg
Poverty Rate	1.0%
	92% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	41.90 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Sliven, 20.6% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 38.1% are current smokers. 6.3% report depression. 73.3% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	20.6%
	36% below US avg
Diabetes	7.6%
High Blood Pressure	45.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	38.1%
	172% above US avg
Binge Drinking	11.5%
Physical Inactivity	73.3%
Depression	6.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	73.0%

Food & Exercise

Sliven has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 25.7 inches. The area enjoys 289 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 98.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	49.3°F
	9% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-0°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	289 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	25.7 inches
	32% below US avg
Snowfall	5.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	98.0
Rating	Moderate
Good Days %	51.4%

Geography

Elevation	922 ft (281 m)
Area	74.8 sq mi (193.8 km²)
Population Density	1,119/sq mi
Coordinates	42.6861°N, 26.3256°W
Timezone	Europe/Sofia

22.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below US avg). 80.4% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	22.0%
	35% below US avg
High School+	95.0%

C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density	1,119/sq mi
Total Area	74.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	80.4%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Sliven, Bulgaria

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Is Sliven a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Sliven vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Sliven vs U.S. Average

Income: Sliven vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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