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Virtsu, Estonia

Pärnumaa · 🇪🇪 Estonia

Virtsu is a small town in Pärnumaa, Estonia with a population of 539. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
539 Population
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
23.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Tallinn 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 22.2%
31% lower than US avg

People

Population539
Median Age42.4 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$30,264
UnemploymentN/A
PovertyN/A

Health

Obesity22.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking21.0%
Depression5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
AQI2 (Good)
Rain23.5 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband93.2%
Population539
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates58.5700°, 23.5239°
TimezoneEurope/Tallinn
Country🇪🇪 Estonia
State / ProvincePärnumaa
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation23.5 inches (596 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.0 inches (15 cm)
Median Age42.4 years

Is Virtsu a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Virtsu receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Virtsu offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

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

Virtsu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 23.5 inches, including 6.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 2.

Virtsu has a population of 539. The median age is 42.4 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.5% female and 47.6% male. 22.7% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 79.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

539
Total Population
42.4yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 47.6%
Female 52.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Virtsu vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Virtsu vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Virtsu is N/A. Per capita income is $30,264 (below the $39,052 national figure). The cost of living index is 62.9, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Virtsu vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$30,264

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living62.90 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Virtsu, 22.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 7.1% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 40.2% have high blood pressure. 21.0% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 10.5% report binge drinking. 84.1% are physically inactive, above the national average. 5.3% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity22.2%
31% below US avg
Diabetes7.1%
High Blood Pressure40.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking21.0%
50% above US avg
Binge Drinking10.5%
Physical Inactivity84.1%
Depression5.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate79.0%

Food & Exercise

Virtsu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 2 — among the cleanest air in the country. 95% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average43.7°F
19% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall23.5 inches
38% below US avg
Snowfall6.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median2.0
RatingGood
Good Days %94.6%

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates58.5700°N, 23.5239°W
TimezoneEurope/Tallinn
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. 93.2% 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

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access93.2%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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