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Sololo, Kenya

Kenya

Sololo is a small city in Kenya with a population of 7,683. Elevation: 2,290 ft (698 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
7,683 Population 140/sq mi density
2,290 ft Elevation 698 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
18.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Nairobi Timezone
$1,943 Median Income
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$1,943 median income, 5.5% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$200/mo rent
B+
Safety
3.6 / 5.0
5 violent crimes/100K (99% below avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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Median Income $1,943
97% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 5/100K
99% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.4%
69% lower than US avg
Median Rent $200
83% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 12.4%
61% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.5%
51% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 46.9%
278% higher than US avg

People

Population7,683
Median Age20.0 yrs
Density140/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

D
Median Income$1,943
Per Capita$1,943
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty46.9%

Housing

F
Home ValueN/A
Rent$200
Ownership61.0%

Crime

B+
Violent5/100K
PropertyN/A
Murder4.9/100K

Health

Obesity12.4%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking5.9%
Depression4.6%
Heart Disease18.0%

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
AQI49 (Good)
Rain18.1 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation2,290 ft (698 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+80.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband35.0%
Population7,683
Population Density140 / sq mi
Elevation2,290 ft (698 m)
Coordinates3.5639°, 38.6432°
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Country🇰🇪 Kenya
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation18.1 inches (460 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,943
Median Age20.0 years

Is Sololo a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sololo receives an overall livability score of 2.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include low crime rates, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Sololo has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sololo is $1,943, 97% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 46.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $200 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability.

Safety & Crime

Sololo is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 5 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380.

Education

10.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Sololo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F. Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 303 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 18.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.

Sololo has a population of 7,683 with a density of 140 people per square mile, spread across 54.9 square miles. The median age is 20.0 years, 49% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.3% female and 49.7% male. 7.0% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 57.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

7,683
Total Population
140
People / sq mi
20.0yrs
Median Age
49% below US avg
54.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Sololo vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Sololo vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sololo is $1,943, which is 97% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,943 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 5.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 46.9% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 32.1, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Sololo vs U.S.

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Income

Median HH Income$1,943
97% below US avg
Per Capita Income$1,943

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.5%
51% above US avg
Poverty Rate46.9%
278% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living32.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $200 (83% below the national average of $1,163). 61.0% of housing units are owner-occupied.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$200
83% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership61.0%
Owner-Occupied61.0%
Renter-Occupied39.0%

Property Tax

In Sololo, 12.4% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 6.0% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 18.0% of residents, above the national average. 33.2% have high blood pressure. 5.9% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 2.5% report binge drinking. 86.9% are physically inactive, above the national average. 4.6% report depression (below the 20.0% national average). 2.5% experience frequent mental distress.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity12.4%
61% below US avg
Diabetes6.0%
Heart Disease18.0%
High Blood Pressure33.2%
COPD32.3%
Kidney Disease51.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking5.9%
58% below US avg
Binge Drinking2.5%
Physical Inactivity86.9%
Depression4.6%
Mental Distress2.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate57.0%
Premature Death180/100K

Food & Exercise

Sololo has a violent crime rate of 5 per 100,000 residents, 99% below the national average of 380. The murder rate is 4.9 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Overall, Sololo receives a safety grade of B+.

Crime Rates: Sololo vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent4.9/100K
99% below US avg
Murder4.9/100K
23% below US avg

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Avg Accident Severity0.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeB+
Safety Score3.6 / 5.0
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Sololo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 303 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 18.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49. 85% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 2,290 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average75.8°F
40% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,290 ft (698 m)
Area54.9 sq mi (142.1 km²)
Population Density140/sq mi
Coordinates3.5639°N, 38.6432°W
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.1"
52% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.20"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median49.0
RatingGood
Good Days %85.1%

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mega Basalt Field (140 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mega Basalt Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) Unknown 140 km
Marsabit Shield 1,707 m (5,600 ft) Unknown 157 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in
February 80°F (27°C) 0.7 in Warmest
March 80°F (27°C) 1.7 in
April 77°F (25°C) 5.2 in Wettest
May 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in Coldest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 74°F (24°C) 0.3 in
October 75°F (24°C) 2.2 in
November 76°F (24°C) 2.6 in
December 77°F (25°C) 1.1 in

Sololo has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 72°F in July to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (0.2").

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10.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 69% below the national average of 33.7%. 80.0% have completed high school. 35.0% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.4%
69% below US avg
High School+80.0%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density140/sq mi
Total Area54.9 sq mi

Services

Broadband Access35.0%

Commute & Transportation

Airports Near Sololo

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Moyale AirportOYLSmall Airport
Moyale AirportMYSSmall Airport
Moyale Boma Airstrip—Small Airport
Sololo Airport—Small Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sololo

What is the population of Sololo?

Sololo has a population of 7,683 residents and is located in Kenya. The population density is 140 people per square mile, spread across 54.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 20.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

Is Sololo expensive to live in?

Sololo is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 32.1 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $1,943, 97% below the national average of $75,149. Renters pay a median of $200 per month, below the national average of $1,163.

Is Sololo safe?

Sololo is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 5 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Overall, Sololo receives a safety grade of B+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Sololo?

Sololo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 49.

How is the job market in Sololo?

The unemployment rate in Sololo is 5.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition.

How much does housing cost in Sololo?

For renters, the median monthly rent is $200. The homeownership rate is 61.0%.

How are the schools in Sololo?

10.4% of adults in Sololo hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Sololo?

The obesity rate in Sololo is 12.4% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 5.9% of adults are smokers. 86.9% are physically inactive. 4.6% of residents report depression.

Nearby Cities

Moyale 47,850 pop · 28.6 mi Mēga 6,884 pop · 41.1 mi Bute 14,108 pop · 55.4 mi Marsabit 36,289 pop · 96.1 mi Eldas 12,270 pop · 97.7 mi Yabēlo 36,300 pop · 99.0 mi
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