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Tolhuin, Argentina

Tierra del Fuego · 🇦🇷 Argentina

Tolhuin is a small town in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina with a population of 3,000. Elevation: 394 ft (120 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
3,000 Population 144/sq mi density
394 ft Elevation 120 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
20.6 in Annual Rain
America / Argentina / Ushuaia Timezone
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 44.6%
32% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.4%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 7.2%
99% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.0%
92% lower than US avg

People

Population3,000
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density144/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$14,262
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty1.0%

Health

Obesity35.4%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking21.6%
Depression12.2%

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
AQI20 (Good)
Rain20.6 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation394 ft (120 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+44.6%
High School+95.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband89.2%
Population3,000
Population Density144 / sq mi
Elevation394 ft (120 m)
Coordinates-54.5108°, -67.1955°
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Ushuaia
Country🇦🇷 Argentina
State / ProvinceTierra del Fuego
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average33°F (0°C)
Annual Precipitation20.6 inches (524 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.6 inches (12 cm)
Median Age32.4 years

Is Tolhuin a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Tolhuin receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include a highly educated population, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Tolhuin stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The unemployment rate of 7.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 44.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Tolhuin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 33°F in July. With 299 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 20.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 20.

Tolhuin has a population of 3,000 with a density of 144 people per square mile, spread across 20.9 square miles. The median age is 32.4 years, 17% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.4% female and 49.6% male. 15.7% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 80.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

3,000
Total Population
144
People / sq mi
32.4yrs
Median Age
17% below US avg
20.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Tolhuin vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Tolhuin vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Tolhuin is N/A. Per capita income is $14,262 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 7.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 45.9, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Tolhuin vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$14,262

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.2%
99% above US avg
Poverty Rate1.0%
92% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living45.90 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Tolhuin, 35.4% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 9.7% have diabetes. 47.5% have high blood pressure. 21.6% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 8.8% report binge drinking. 84.8% are physically inactive, above the national average. 12.2% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.4%
10% above US avg
Diabetes9.7%
High Blood Pressure47.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking21.6%
54% above US avg
Binge Drinking8.8%
Physical Inactivity84.8%
Depression12.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate80.0%

Food & Exercise

Tolhuin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 33°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 299 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 20.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 20 — among the cleanest air in the country. 91% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 394 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 33°F Jul (0°C)
Annual Average40.7°F
25% below US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average33°F (0°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall20.6 inches
46% below US avg
Snowfall4.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median20.0
RatingGood
Good Days %90.9%

Geography

Elevation394 ft (120 m)
Area20.9 sq mi (54.0 km²)
Population Density144/sq mi
Coordinates-54.5108°N, 67.1955°W
TimezoneAmerica/Argentina/Ushuaia
44.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 32% above the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school. 89.2% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+44.6%
32% above US avg
High School+95.0%
A+ Education Grade (4.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density144/sq mi
Total Area20.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access89.2%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities

Puerto Williams 2,000 pop · 33.6 mi Ushuaia 56,825 pop · 49.3 mi Río Grande 52,681 pop · 54.1 mi
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