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Vicas, Peru

Lima region · 🇵🇪 Peru

Vicas is a small town in Lima region, Peru with a population of 515. Elevation: 8,727 ft (2,660 m). Average temperature: 36°F (2°C).

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
515 Population
8,727 ft Elevation 2,660 meters
36°F Avg Temperature 2°C
58.7 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 32.1%
5% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 27.3%
15% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.1%
59% lower than US avg

People

Population515
Median Age31.0 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$7,888
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty5.1%

Health

Obesity27.3%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking10.0%
Depression0.8%

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
AQI10 (Good)
Rain58.7 in/yr
Sunny Days344/yr
Elevation8,727 ft (2,660 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.1%
High School+90.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband79.5%
Population515
Elevation8,727 ft (2,660 m)
Coordinates-11.7117°, -76.6018°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceLima region
Average Temperature36°F (2°C)
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average37°F (3°C)
Annual Precipitation58.7 inches (1,491 mm)
Annual Snowfall273.9 inches (696 cm)
Median Age31.0 years

Is Vicas a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Vicas receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Vicas offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

32.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Vicas has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July. With 344 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches, including 273.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 10.

Vicas has a population of 515. The median age is 31.0 years, 20% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.3% female and 49.7% male. 14.7% of residents have a disability. 68.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

515
Total Population
31.0yrs
Median Age
20% below US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Vicas vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Vicas vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Vicas is N/A. Per capita income is $7,888 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 47.5, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Vicas vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$7,888

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.1%
59% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living47.50 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Vicas, 27.3% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 7.7% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 20.7% have high blood pressure. 10.0% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 6.8% report binge drinking. 84.7% are physically inactive, above the national average. 0.8% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.3%
15% below US avg
Diabetes7.7%
High Blood Pressure20.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking10.0%
29% below US avg
Binge Drinking6.8%
Physical Inactivity84.7%
Depression0.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate68.0%

Food & Exercise

Vicas has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 344 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 58.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 273.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 10 — among the cleanest air in the country. 93% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 8,727 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 37°F Jul (3°C)
Annual Average35.9°F
34% below US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average37°F (3°C)
Sunny Days344 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall58.7 inches
55% above US avg
Snowfall273.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median10.0
RatingGood
Good Days %93.0%

Geography

Elevation8,727 ft (2,660 m)
Coordinates-11.7117°N, 76.6018°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temp Precipitation
Jan 33°F (1°C)
3.3"
Feb 49°F (9°C)
4.7"
Mar 48°F (9°C)
5.0"
Apr 47°F (9°C)
1.8"
May 45°F (7°C)
0.2"
Jun 43°F (6°C)
0.0"
Jul 37°F (3°C)
0.0"
Aug 43°F (6°C)
0.1"
Sep 44°F (7°C)
0.4"
Oct 46°F (8°C)
0.9"
Nov 47°F (8°C)
0.9"
Dec 48°F (9°C)
2.2"

The warmest month is February at 49°F, while the coldest is January at 33°F — a seasonal swing of 16°F. March sees the most rain (5.0"), while June is the driest (0.0").

32.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 5% below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school. 79.5% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.1%
5% below US avg
High School+90.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access79.5%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities

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