Thabana Morena, Lesotho

Full City Profile

1.4 /5.0

F Poor

5,970 Population 4/sq mi density

5,610 ft Elevation 1,710 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

1.4 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.0 / 5.0

$916 median income, 16.3% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

Safety

2.0 / 5.0

38 violent crimes/100K

Education

1.5 / 5.0

6.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Thabana Morena, Lesotho

At a Glance

Median Income

$916

99% below

$916 per capita

Median Rent

$100/mo

91% below

Violent Crime

38/100K

90% below

Bachelor's Degree+

6.0%

82% below

65.0% high school+

Unemployment

16.3%

353% above

41.9% poverty rate

Obesity Rate

21.0%

35% below

24.3% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

58°F

287 sunny days/yr

Is Thabana Morena a Good Place to Live?

1.4 / 5.0 — Poor

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

Economy & Jobs

Thabana Morena residents earn a median household income of $916 , which is 99% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $916. The unemployment rate stands at 16.3% (353% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 41.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

Safety & Crime

Thabana Morena reports 38 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K.

Education

6.0% of adults in Thabana Morena hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 65.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Thabana Morena has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. The area gets 287 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 75.

Data Overview

People

Population5,970

Median Age23.9 yrs

Density4/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Foreign Born1.2%

Economy

Median Income$916

Per Capita$916

Unemployment16.3%

Poverty41.9%

Housing

Home ValueN/A

Rent$100

Ownership72.0%

Crime

Violent38/100K

PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity21.0%

Diabetes8.8%

Smoking24.3%

Heart Disease36.3%

Premature Death363/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F

Sunny Days287/yr

Rain27.1 in/yr

AQI75 (Moderate)

Elevation5,610 ft

Education

Bachelor's+6.0%

High School+65.0%

Community

Broadband48.0%

Did You Know?

9.7% of the population has a disability.