Sololo, Kenya

Full City Profile

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

Overall

2.0 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.7 / 5.0

$1,943 median income, 5.5% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

B+

Safety

3.6 / 5.0

5 violent crimes/100K

Education

1.8 / 5.0

10.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Sololo, Kenya

At a Glance

Median Income

$1,943

97% below

$1,943 per capita

Median Rent

$200/mo

83% below

Violent Crime

5/100K

99% below

Bachelor's Degree+

10.4%

69% below

80.0% high school+

Unemployment

5.5%

51% above

46.9% poverty rate

Obesity Rate

12.4%

61% below

5.9% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

76°F

303 sunny days/yr

Is Sololo a Good Place to Live?

2.0 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sololo residents earn a median household income of $1,943 , which is 97% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,943. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (51% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 46.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

Safety & Crime

Sololo reports 5 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 99% below the national average of 380/100K. The murder rate is 4.9/100K.

Education

10.4% of adults in Sololo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 80.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Sololo has an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.

Data Overview

People

Population7,683

Median Age20.0 yrs

Density140/mi²

Male / Female50% / 50%

Foreign Born2.3%

Economy

Median Income$1,943

Per Capita$1,943

Unemployment5.5%

Poverty46.9%

Housing

Home ValueN/A

Rent$200

Ownership61.0%

Crime

B+

Violent5/100K

PropertyN/A

Murder4.9/100K

Health

Obesity12.4%

Diabetes6.0%

Smoking5.9%

Heart Disease18.0%

Premature Death180/100K

Climate

Avg Temp76°F

Sunny Days303/yr

Rain18.1 in/yr

AQI49 (Good)

Elevation2,290 ft

Education

Bachelor's+10.4%

High School+80.0%

Community

Broadband35.0%

Did You Know?

7.0% of the population has a disability.