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Volary, Czechia

Jihočeský kraj · 🇨🇿 Czechia

Volary is a small town in Jihočeský kraj, Czechia with a population of 3,692. Elevation: 2,493 ft (760 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
3,692 Population 89/sq mi density
2,493 ft Elevation 760 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
43.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Prague 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 26.0%
19% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.8%
21% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

People

Population3,692
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density89/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$31,762
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty0.0%

Health

Obesity26.0%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking27.0%
Depression16.3%

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
AQI25 (Good)
Rain43.4 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation2,493 ft (760 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband86.0%
Population3,692
Population Density89 / sq mi
Elevation2,493 ft (760 m)
Coordinates48.9088°, 13.8866°
TimezoneEurope/Prague
Country🇨🇿 Czechia
State / ProvinceJihočeský kraj
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation43.4 inches (1,102 mm)
Annual Snowfall17.7 inches (45 cm)
Median Age43.3 years

Is Volary a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Volary 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. Volary offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. 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

Volary has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. With 257 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches, including 17.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 25.

Volary has a population of 3,692 with a density of 89 people per square mile, spread across 41.5 square miles. The median age is 43.3 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.7% female and 49.3% male. 20.9% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 83.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

3,692
Total Population
89
People / sq mi
43.3yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
41.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Volary vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Volary vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Volary is N/A. Per capita income is $31,762 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 2.8% (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 55.6, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Volary vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$31,762

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
21% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living55.60 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Volary, 26.0% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 7.5% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 41.6% have high blood pressure. 27.0% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 13.7% report binge drinking. 77.4% are physically inactive, above the national average. 16.3% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.0%
19% below US avg
Diabetes7.5%
High Blood Pressure41.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking27.0%
93% above US avg
Binge Drinking13.7%
Physical Inactivity77.4%
Depression16.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate83.0%

Food & Exercise

Volary has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 17.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 25 — among the cleanest air in the country. 90% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 2,493 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average42.8°F
21% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.4 inches
14% above US avg
Snowfall17.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median25.0
RatingGood
Good Days %90.0%

Geography

Elevation2,493 ft (760 m)
Area41.5 sq mi (107.5 km²)
Population Density89/sq mi
Coordinates48.9088°N, 13.8866°W
TimezoneEurope/Prague

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 3.0 in
March 34°F (1°C) 3.3 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in Driest
May 51°F (10°C) 3.4 in
June 56°F (13°C) 4.4 in
July 59°F (15°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
September 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
October 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
November 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 4.3 in

Volary has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F — from 27°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and April the driest (2.7").

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. 86.0% 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 Density89/sq mi
Total Area41.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Volary

What is the population of Volary?

Volary has a population of 3,692 residents and is located in Czechia. The population density is 89 people per square mile, spread across 41.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.3% male.

Is Volary expensive to live in?

Volary is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 55.6 — below the baseline of 100.

What is the weather like in Volary?

Volary has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.4 inches, with 17.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 25.

How is the job market in Volary?

The job market in Volary is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.8% — well below the national rate of 3.6%.

How are the schools in Volary?

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

How healthy is Volary?

The obesity rate in Volary is 26.0% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 27.0% of adults are smokers. 77.4% are physically inactive. 16.3% of residents report depression.

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