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Thaxted, United Kingdom

England · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Thaxted is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,538. Elevation: 282 ft (86 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
2,538 Population
282 ft Elevation 86 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
32.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$63,631 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$63,631 median income, 3.6% unemployment
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,631
15% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 36.2%
7% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.8%
16% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.6%
0% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.5%
96% lower than US avg

People

Population2,538
Median Age40.6 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 2%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,631
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty0.5%

Health

Obesity26.8%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking9.8%
Depression13.5%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI9 (Good)
Rain32.4 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation282 ft (86 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.2%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband96.3%
Population2,538
Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Coordinates51.9533°, 0.3448°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation32.4 inches (823 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.8 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$63,631
Median Age40.6 years

Is Thaxted a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Thaxted receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Thaxted offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Thaxted is $63,631, 15% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 36.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Thaxted experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 9.

Thaxted has a population of 2,538. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.8% female and 49.2% male. The city is predominantly Asian (94.5%), with 1.7% White, 1.6% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 95.9% of residents. 3.6% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 21.4% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 88.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

2,538
Total Population
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Thaxted vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.9%
22% above US avg
Other Languages4.1%

Social Characteristics

Thaxted vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Thaxted is $63,631, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,944 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 85.9, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. 39.4% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Thaxted vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,631
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$49,944

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.6%
0% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.5%
96% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living85.90 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone47.6%
Public Transit3.1%
Work from Home39.4%

Walkability

In Thaxted, 26.8% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.8% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 26.4% have high blood pressure. 9.8% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 10.9% report binge drinking. 79.9% are physically inactive, above the national average. 13.5% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.8%
16% below US avg
Diabetes5.8%
High Blood Pressure26.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking9.8%
30% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.9%
Physical Inactivity79.9%
Depression13.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate88.0%

Food & Exercise

Thaxted experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 9 — among the cleanest air in the country. 93% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 282 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall32.4 inches
15% below US avg
Snowfall2.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median9.0
RatingGood
Good Days %93.2%

Geography

Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Coordinates51.9533°N, 0.3448°W
TimezoneEurope/London
36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7% above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 96.3% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+36.2%
7% above US avg
High School+99.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access96.3%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone47.6%
Public Transit3.1%
Work from Home39.4%

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