Somvārpet, India

Full City Profile

2.2 /5.0

C Fair

7,227 Population 19/sq mi density

3,717 ft Elevation 1,133 meters

72°F Avg Temperature 22°C

Overall

2.2 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$3,200 median income, 3.8% unemployment

Affordability

1.7 / 5.0

$28,000 home value, $70/mo rent

Somvārpet, India

At a Glance

Median Income

$3,200

96% below

$3,400 per capita

Home Value

$28,000

90% below

Median Rent

$70/mo

94% below

27.7% of income on rent

Unemployment

3.8%

6% above

13.5% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

72°F

232 sunny days/yr

Is Somvārpet a Good Place to Live?

2.2 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

Somvārpet residents earn a median household income of $3,200 , which is 96% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $3,400. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 130 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Somvārpet is $28,000 , 90% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $70/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Somvārpet has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,227

Median Age29.5 yrs

Density19/mi²

Foreign Born0.5%

Economy

C+

Median Income$3,200

Per Capita$3,400

Unemployment3.8%

Poverty13.5%

Avg Weekly Wage$65

Housing

Home Value$28,000

Rent$70

Ownership

Housing Units2,891

Rent Burden27.7%

Climate

Avg Temp72°F

Sunny Days232/yr

Rain66.6 in/yr

Elevation3,717 ft