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Velika Polana, Slovenia

Municipality of Velika Polana · 🇸🇮 Slovenia

Velika Polana is a small town in Municipality of Velika Polana, Slovenia with a population of 870. Elevation: 541 ft (165 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
870 Population 121/sq mi density
541 ft Elevation 165 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
40.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Ljubljana Timezone
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 35.0%
4% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 19.4%
39% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.2%
12% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

People

Population870
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density121/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$32,660
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty0.0%

Health

Obesity19.4%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking20.2%
Depression21.4%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI16 (Good)
Rain40.4 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation541 ft (165 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.0%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband90.4%
Population870
Population Density121 / sq mi
Elevation541 ft (165 m)
Coordinates46.5722°, 16.3472°
TimezoneEurope/Ljubljana
Country🇸🇮 Slovenia
State / ProvinceMunicipality of Velika Polana
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation40.4 inches (1,026 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.3 inches (26 cm)
Median Age44.1 years

Is Velika Polana a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Velika Polana receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Velika Polana offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 35.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Velika Polana experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 259 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches, including 10.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 16.

Velika Polana has a population of 870 with a density of 121 people per square mile, spread across 7.2 square miles. The median age is 44.1 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.8% female and 50.3% male. 23.9% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 84.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

870
Total Population
121
People / sq mi
44.1yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
7.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%
Female 49.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Velika Polana vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Velika Polana vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Velika Polana is N/A. Per capita income is $32,660 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 3.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 60, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Velika Polana vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$32,660

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.2%
12% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living60.00 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Velika Polana, 19.4% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 7.1% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 45.3% have high blood pressure. 20.2% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 10.9% report binge drinking. 80.0% are physically inactive, above the national average. 21.4% report depression.

Health Metrics: Velika Polana vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity19.4%
39% below US avg
Diabetes7.1%
High Blood Pressure45.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking20.2%
44% above US avg
Binge Drinking10.9%
Physical Inactivity80.0%
Depression21.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate84.0%

Food & Exercise

Velika Polana experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. The area receives 10.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 16 — among the cleanest air in the country. 92% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 541 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.4 inches
6% above US avg
Snowfall10.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median16.0
RatingGood
Good Days %91.7%

Geography

Elevation541 ft (165 m)
Area7.2 sq mi (18.7 km²)
Population Density121/sq mi
Coordinates46.5722°N, 16.3472°W
TimezoneEurope/Ljubljana

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.5 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.3 in
May 60°F (15°C) 2.8 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
July 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 67°F (20°C) 3.2 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
November 40°F (5°C) 2.8 in
December 33°F (1°C) 2.0 in Coldest

Velika Polana has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F — from 33°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (1.3").

35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4% above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 90.4% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.0%
4% above US avg
High School+99.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density121/sq mi
Total Area7.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.4%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Velika Polana

What is the population of Velika Polana?

Velika Polana has a population of 870 residents and is located in Slovenia. The population density is 121 people per square mile, spread across 7.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.1 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.8% female and 50.3% male.

Is Velika Polana expensive to live in?

Velika Polana is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 60 — below the baseline of 100.

What is the weather like in Velika Polana?

Velika Polana has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.4 inches, with 10.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 16.

How is the job market in Velika Polana?

Velika Polana has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, near the national average of 3.6%.

How are the schools in Velika Polana?

35.0% of adults in Velika Polana hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Velika Polana?

The obesity rate in Velika Polana is 19.4% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 20.2% of adults are smokers. 80.0% are physically inactive. 21.4% of residents report depression.

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