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Stara Kresna, Bulgaria

Blagoevgrad · 🇧🇬 Bulgaria

Stara Kresna is a small town in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria with a population of 3,586. Elevation: 1,841 ft (561 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,586 Population 485/sq mi density
1,841 ft Elevation 561 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
21.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Sofia Timezone
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.0% bachelor's degree or higher
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

Population3,586
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density485/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 (9°C)
AQI98 (Moderate)
Rain21.9 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation1,841 ft (561 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.0%
High School+95.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband80.4%
Population3,586
Population Density485 / sq mi
Elevation1,841 ft (561 m)
Coordinates41.8000°, 23.1833°
TimezoneEurope/Sofia
Country🇧🇬 Bulgaria
State / ProvinceBlagoevgrad
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation21.9 inches (555 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.9 inches (12 cm)
Median Age45.2 years

Is Stara Kresna a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Stara Kresna 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. Stara Kresna 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

Stara Kresna 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 296 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 21.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 98.

Stara Kresna has a population of 3,586 with a density of 485 people per square mile. The median age is 45.2 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,586
Total Population
485
People / sq mi
45.2yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
7.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%
Female 51.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Stara Kresna vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Stara Kresna vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Stara Kresna 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: Stara Kresna vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$15,853

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
2% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.0%
92% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living41.90 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Stara Kresna, 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: Stara Kresna vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity20.6%
36% below US avg
Diabetes7.6%
High Blood Pressure45.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking38.1%
172% above US avg
Binge Drinking11.5%
Physical Inactivity73.3%
Depression6.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate73.0%

Food & Exercise

Stara Kresna has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 21.9 inches. The area enjoys 296 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 98.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average48.9°F
9% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall21.9 inches
43% below US avg
Snowfall4.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median98.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %51.4%

Geography

Elevation1,841 ft (561 m)
Area7.4 sq mi (19.2 km²)
Population Density485/sq mi
Coordinates41.8000°N, 23.1833°W
TimezoneEurope/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 Density485/sq mi
Total Area7.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access80.4%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities

Kresna 4,117 pop · 4.9 mi Simitli 6,729 pop · 6.7 mi Strumyani 1,058 pop · 11.5 mi Pehčevo 2,440 pop · 15.3 mi Blagoevgrad 67,810 pop · 15.5 mi Razlog 12,486 pop · 15.8 mi Bansko 9,232 pop · 15.9 mi Sandanski 28,510 pop · 16.9 mi Berovo 13,847 pop · 18.1 mi Kocherinovo 2,872 pop · 20.7 mi Rusinovo 2,173 pop · 20.8 mi Vladimirovo 1,290 pop · 21.1 mi Belitsa 3,166 pop · 21.9 mi Rila 3,002 pop · 22.7 mi
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