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Vetapālem, India

Andhra Pradesh · India

Vetapālem is a mid-size city in Andhra Pradesh, India with a population of 38,671. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 84°F (29°C).

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
38,671 Population 8,993/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
84°F Avg Temperature 29°C
34.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$2,200 Median Income
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$2,200 median income, 4.4% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$18,000 home value, $45/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population38,671
Median Age30.5 yrs
Density8,993/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$2,200
Per Capita$2,370
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty12.0%

Housing

C
Home Value$18,000
Rent$45
Housing Units15,468
Rent Burden27.4%

Climate

Avg Temp84°F (29°C)
Rain34.3 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population38,671
Population Density8,993 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates15.7850°, 80.3066°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceAndhra Pradesh
Average Temperature84°F (29°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation34.3 inches (870 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$2,200
Median Age30.5 years

About Vetapālem

Vetapālem is a mid-size city in India (Andhra Pradesh) with a population of 38,671. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 84°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Vetapālem has a population of 38,671 with a density of 8,993 people per square mile, spread across 4.3 square miles. The median age is 30.5 years, 22% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

38,671
Total Population
8,993
People / sq mi
30.5yrs
Median Age
22% below India avg
4.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Vetapālem vs India Average

The median household income in Vetapālem is $2,200, which is 97% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $2,370 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $46, 97% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 696 business establishments.

Income: Vetapālem vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$2,200
97% below India avg
Per Capita Income$2,370
Avg Weekly Wage$46

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.4%
22% above India avg
Poverty Rate12.0%
3% below India avg
Establishments (County)696

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Vetapālem is $18,000, 94% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $45 (96% below the national average of $1,163). There are 15,468 total housing units in the city. 27.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.2x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$18,000
94% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$45
96% below India avg
Rent Burden27.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units15,468

Property Tax

Climate in Vetapālem

Vetapālem has an average annual temperature of 28.1°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (32.9°C), the coldest is Dec (23.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1015 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24°C / 75°F 15° / 32.6° 15.0
Feb 26.4°C / 80°F 17.5° / 37.2° 6.2
Mar 29.8°C / 86°F 20.7° / 41.5° 6.2
Apr 32.3°C / 90°F 23.9° / 43.3° 12.0
May 32.9°C / 91°F 26.1° / 44.2° 65.0
Jun 31.4°C / 89°F 24.8° / 40.6° 94.9
Jul 29.1°C / 84°F 24.3° / 36.6° 186.6
Aug 28.6°C / 84°F 24.2° / 35.5° 146.0
Sep 27.8°C / 82°F 23.1° / 34.3° 185.2
Oct 26.8°C / 80°F 20.6° / 32.8° 148.3
Nov 25°C / 77°F 17.9° / 31.1° 98.5
Dec 23.4°C / 74°F 15.4° / 30.7° 51.0
Vetapālem has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 274 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 34.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average83.8°F
55% above India avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²)
Population Density8,993/sq mi
Coordinates15.7850°N, 80.3066°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.3"
10% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.23"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.5 on Jan 25, 2020.

May 24, 1995 26 km E of M?cherla, India M4.6 105 km
Jan 25, 2020 32 km SW of Jaggayyapeta, India M4.5 108 km
Aug 4, 1996 12 km ESE of Vinukonda, India M4.1 55 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Michaung (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Michaung Category 1 154 km
2016 Vardah Category 2 287 km
2013 Helen Category 1 249 km
2010 Laila Category 1 275 km
1996 Unnamed Category 4 159 km
1996 Unnamed Category 1 179 km
1990 Unnamed Category 4 47 km
1989 Gay Category 5 110 km
1984 Unnamed Category 2 199 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
March 84°F (29°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 88°F (31°C) 0.4 in
May 92°F (34°C) 1.7 in Warmest
June 91°F (33°C) 2.9 in
July 86°F (30°C) 4.7 in
August 86°F (30°C) 5.0 in
September 85°F (30°C) 5.6 in
October 83°F (28°C) 8.2 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in
December 76°F (25°C) 0.7 in

Vetapālem has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 76°F in January to 92°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.2") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Vetapālem

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Zilla Parishat Girls High School
Jandrapet Girls High School
Bandla Bapaiah School
Bandla Bapaiah High School
Siddartha Public School
sri vasavi school
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Radio Stations near Vetapālem

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Vetapālem

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
New Bapatla Agriculture Library0.0
Saraswata Niketanam Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Vetapālem

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
MGC Cloth Market
Nehru Vegetable Market
Nehru Vegetable Market
Raitu Bajar
Vetapalem Fish Market
Vetapalem Vegetable Market

Cinemas in Vetapālem

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ramakrishna Theatre
Vijayabhaskar Theatre

Theatres in Vetapālem

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

jayalakshmi takies

Veterinaries in Vetapālem

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IN #2059310056

Train Stations in Vetapālem

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chinna Ganjam
Uppugunduru
Vetapalem

Bus Stations in Vetapālem

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

APSRTC Bus Stand , Uppugunduru
APSRTC Bus Station , Kadavakuduru
Vetapalem Bus Stop

Gas Stations in Vetapālem

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

HP
IN #12116967076
IN #12116989723

Banks in Vetapālem

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Andhra Bank
State Bank of India

Stadiums & Teams in Vetapālem

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Vetapālem

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Vijayawada International AirportVGALarge Airport

Post Offices in Vetapālem

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Vetapalem Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vetapālem

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chinna masjid
Gangamma Temple
Rama Mandiram
Salvation Army
Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vetapālem

What is the population of Vetapālem?

Vetapālem has a population of 38,671 residents and is located in India. The population density is 8,993 people per square mile, spread across 4.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 30.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Vetapālem expensive to live in?

The median household income is $2,200, 97% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $18,000 (94% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $45 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Vetapālem?

Vetapālem has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.3 inches.

How is the job market in Vetapālem?

Vetapālem has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $46. There are 696 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Vetapālem?

The median home value in Vetapālem is $18,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $45.

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