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Sretensk, Russia

Zabaykalskiy (Transbaikal) Kray · 🇷🇺 Russia

Sretensk is a small city in Zabaykalskiy (Transbaikal) Kray, Russia with a population of 7,698. Elevation: 1,473 ft (449 m). Average temperature: 26°F (-4°C).

3.2 /5.0
B Good
7,698 Population 554/sq mi density
1,473 ft Elevation 449 meters
26°F Avg Temperature -4°C
14.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Chita Timezone
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 27.2%
19% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 24.2%
25% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.1%
41% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.1%
99% lower than US avg

People

Population7,698
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density554/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$14,159
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty0.1%

Health

Obesity24.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking23.1%
Depression17.9%

Climate

Avg Temp26°F (-4°C)
AQI34 (Good)
Rain14.7 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation1,473 ft (449 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.2%
High School+95.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband92.3%
Population7,698
Population Density554 / sq mi
Elevation1,473 ft (449 m)
Coordinates52.2488°, 117.7089°
TimezoneAsia/Chita
Country🇷🇺 Russia
State / ProvinceZabaykalskiy (Transbaikal) Kray
Average Temperature26°F (-4°C)
January Average-18°F (-28°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation14.7 inches (372 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.1 inches (5 cm)
Median Age39.6 years

Is Sretensk a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sretensk receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Sretensk offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

27.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Sretensk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 26°F. Winters average -18°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. With 309 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 14.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Sretensk has a population of 7,698 with a density of 554 people per square mile, spread across 13.9 square miles. The median age is 39.6 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 53.6% female and 46.4% male. 20.7% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 81.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

7,698
Total Population
554
People / sq mi
39.6yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
13.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.4%
Female 53.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Sretensk vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Sretensk vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sretensk is N/A. Per capita income is $14,159 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 31.4, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Sretensk vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$14,159

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
41% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.1%
99% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living31.40 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Sretensk, 24.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 7.7% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 44.3% have high blood pressure. 23.1% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 10.5% report binge drinking. 84.5% are physically inactive, above the national average. 17.9% report depression.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity24.2%
25% below US avg
Diabetes7.7%
High Blood Pressure44.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking23.1%
65% above US avg
Binge Drinking10.5%
Physical Inactivity84.5%
Depression17.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate81.0%

Food & Exercise

Sretensk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 26°F (-4°C). Winters average -18°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July — a wide seasonal temperature swing of 81°F. The area gets 309 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 14.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34. 88% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 1,473 feet.

Temperature

-18°F Jan (-28°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average25.7°F
52% below US avg
January Average-18°F (-28°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall14.7 inches
61% below US avg
Snowfall2.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood
Good Days %88.2%

Geography

Elevation1,473 ft (449 m)
Area13.9 sq mi (36.0 km²)
Population Density554/sq mi
Coordinates52.2488°N, 117.7089°W
TimezoneAsia/Chita

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -18°F (-28°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February -8°F (-22°C) 0.2 in
March 10°F (-12°C) 0.2 in
April 32°F (0°C) 0.6 in
May 48°F (9°C) 1.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
September 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in
October 27°F (-3°C) 0.4 in
November 4°F (-16°C) 0.3 in
December -13°F (-25°C) 0.2 in

Sretensk has a seasonal temperature swing of 82°F — from -18°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.1").

27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 19% below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school. 92.3% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.2%
19% below US avg
High School+95.0%
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density554/sq mi
Total Area13.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access92.3%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Sretensk

What is the population of Sretensk?

Sretensk has a population of 7,698 residents and is located in Russia. The population density is 554 people per square mile, spread across 13.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.6 years. The population is 53.6% female and 46.4% male.

Is Sretensk expensive to live in?

Sretensk is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 31.4 — below the baseline of 100.

What is the weather like in Sretensk?

Sretensk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 26°F (-4°C). Winter temperatures average -18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.7 inches, with 2.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 34.

How is the job market in Sretensk?

The job market in Sretensk is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% — well below the national rate of 3.6%.

How are the schools in Sretensk?

27.2% of adults in Sretensk hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Sretensk?

The obesity rate in Sretensk is 24.2% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 23.1% of adults are smokers. 84.5% are physically inactive. 17.9% of residents report depression.

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