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Tanakpur, India

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
16,905 Population 36,750/sq mi density
869 ft Elevation 265 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 24°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$2,500 median income, 6.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$15,000 home value, $35/mo rent

Tanakpur, India

At a Glance

Median Income
$2,500
97% below
$2,600 per capita
Home Value
$15,000
95% below
Median Rent
$35/mo
97% below
27.4% of income on rent
Unemployment
6.0%
67% above
12.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
235 sunny days/yr

Is Tanakpur a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Tanakpur residents earn a median household income of $2,500 , which is 97% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $2,600. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 304 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tanakpur is $15,000 , 95% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $35/month, with 27.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Climate & Weather

Tanakpur has an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population16,905
Median Age28.0 yrs
Density36,750/mi²
Foreign Born1.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$2,500
Per Capita$2,600
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty12.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$50

Housing

B
Home Value$15,000
Rent$35
Ownership
Housing Units6,762
Rent Burden27.4%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days235/yr
Rain69.2 in/yr
Elevation869 ft