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Surubim, Brazil

Pernambuco · 🇧🇷 Brazil

Surubim is a mid-size city in Pernambuco, Brazil with a population of 64,120. Elevation: 1,237 ft (377 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
64,120 Population 608/sq mi density
1,237 ft Elevation 377 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
31.6 in Annual Rain
America / Recife Timezone
$1,445 Median Income
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$1,445 median income, 6.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$250/mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
19 violent crimes/100K (95% below avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $1,445
98% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 19/100K
95% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.2%
19% lower than US avg
Median Rent $250
79% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.1%
12% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.0%
66% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.8%
69% lower than US avg

People

Population64,120
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density608/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

C+
Median Income$1,445
Per Capita$10,378
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty3.8%

Housing

F
Home ValueN/A
Rent$250
OwnershipN/A

Crime

C
Violent19/100K
PropertyN/A
Murder19.3/100K

Health

Obesity28.1%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking10.1%
Depression10.6%
Heart Disease14.5%

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
AQI56 (Moderate)
Rain31.6 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation1,237 ft (377 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.2%
High School+90.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband84.2%
Population64,120
Population Density608 / sq mi
Elevation1,237 ft (377 m)
Coordinates-7.8331°, -35.7547°
TimezoneAmerica/Recife
Country🇧🇷 Brazil
State / ProvincePernambuco
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation31.6 inches (802 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,445
Median Age34.3 years

Is Surubim a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Surubim receives an overall livability score of 2.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include low crime rates, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Surubim has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Surubim is $1,445, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $250 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Safety & Crime

Surubim is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 19 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380.

Education

27.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Surubim has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F. Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 347 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 56.

Surubim has a population of 64,120 with a density of 608 people per square mile, spread across 105.4 square miles. The median age is 34.3 years, 12% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.8% female and 49.2% male. 17.0% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 84.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

64,120
Total Population
608
People / sq mi
34.3yrs
Median Age
12% below US avg
105.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Surubim vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Surubim vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Surubim is $1,445, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $10,378 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 6.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 46.2, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Surubim vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$1,445
98% below US avg
Per Capita Income$10,378

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.0%
66% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.8%
69% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living46.20 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $250 (79% below the national average of $1,163).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$250
79% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied72.1%
Renter-Occupied27.9%

Property Tax

In Surubim, 28.1% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 8.3% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 14.5% of residents, above the national average. 45.0% have high blood pressure. 10.1% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 9.4% report binge drinking. 83.6% are physically inactive, above the national average. 10.6% report depression (below the 20.0% national average). 10.8% experience frequent mental distress.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.1%
12% below US avg
Diabetes8.3%
Heart Disease14.5%
High Blood Pressure45.0%
COPD19.8%
Kidney Disease32.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking10.1%
28% below US avg
Binge Drinking9.4%
Physical Inactivity83.6%
Depression10.6%
Mental Distress10.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate84.0%
Premature Death145/100K

Food & Exercise

Surubim has a violent crime rate of 19 per 100,000 residents, 95% below the national average of 380. The murder rate is 19.3 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Overall, Surubim receives a safety grade of C.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent19.3/100K
95% below US avg
Murder19.3/100K
206% above US avg

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC
Safety Score2.0 / 5.0
Surubim has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 31.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 56. 81% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 1,237 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average75.5°F
40% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall31.6 inches
17% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median56.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %81.0%

Geography

Elevation1,237 ft (377 m)
Area105.4 sq mi (273.0 km²)
Population Density608/sq mi
Coordinates-7.8331°N, 35.7547°W
TimezoneAmerica/Recife
County FIPS2614501

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 1.4 in Warmest
February 76°F (25°C) 1.8 in
March 76°F (25°C) 3.7 in
April 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in Wettest
August 69°F (21°C) 2.2 in Coldest
September 72°F (22°C) 1.3 in
October 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
November 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in Driest
December 75°F (24°C) 1.0 in

Surubim has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F — from 69°F in August to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and November the driest (0.5").

27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 19% below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school. 84.2% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.2%
19% below US avg
High School+90.0%
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density608/sq mi
Total Area105.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access84.2%

Safety & Disasters

C Safety Grade (2.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Surubim

What is the population of Surubim?

Surubim has a population of 64,120 residents and is located in Brazil. The population density is 608 people per square mile, spread across 105.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 34.3 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.8% female and 49.2% male.

Is Surubim expensive to live in?

Surubim is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 46.2 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $1,445, 98% below the national average of $75,149. Renters pay a median of $250 per month, below the national average of $1,163.

Is Surubim safe?

Surubim is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 19 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Overall, Surubim receives a safety grade of C based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Surubim?

Surubim has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 56.

How is the job market in Surubim?

The unemployment rate in Surubim is 6.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition.

How much does housing cost in Surubim?

For renters, the median monthly rent is $250.

How are the schools in Surubim?

27.2% of adults in Surubim hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Surubim?

The obesity rate in Surubim is 28.1% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 10.1% of adults are smokers. 83.6% are physically inactive. 10.6% of residents report depression.

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