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Wiżajny, Poland

Podlasie · 🇵🇱 Poland

Wiżajny is a small town in Podlasie, Poland with a population of 974. Elevation: 837 ft (255 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
974 Population
837 ft Elevation 255 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
24.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Warsaw Timezone
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 34.6%
3% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 27.5%
14% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.0%
17% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.2%
98% lower than US avg

People

Population974
Median Age42.4 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$22,145
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty0.2%

Health

Obesity27.5%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking18.6%
Depression20.2%

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
AQI24 (Good)
Rain24.7 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation837 ft (255 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.6%
High School+97.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband86.4%
Population974
Elevation837 ft (255 m)
Coordinates54.3677°, 22.8684°
TimezoneEurope/Warsaw
Country🇵🇱 Poland
State / ProvincePodlasie
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation24.7 inches (626 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.8 inches (20 cm)
Median Age42.4 years

Is Wiżajny a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wiżajny 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. Wiżajny 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 3.0%. Only 0.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 34.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Wiżajny has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. With 291 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 24.7 inches, including 7.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Wiżajny has a population of 974. The median age is 42.4 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.6% female and 48.5% male. 22.7% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 82.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

974
Total Population
42.4yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Wiżajny vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Wiżajny vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wiżajny is N/A. Per capita income is $22,145 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.2% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 49, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Wiżajny vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$22,145

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.2%
98% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living49.00 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Wiżajny, 27.5% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 7.7% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 49.2% have high blood pressure. 18.6% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 11.9% report binge drinking. 78.8% are physically inactive, above the national average. 20.2% report depression.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.5%
14% below US avg
Diabetes7.7%
High Blood Pressure49.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking18.6%
33% above US avg
Binge Drinking11.9%
Physical Inactivity78.8%
Depression20.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate82.0%

Food & Exercise

Wiżajny has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24 — among the cleanest air in the country. 90% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 837 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average43.2°F
20% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall24.7 inches
35% below US avg
Snowfall7.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median24.0
RatingGood
Good Days %90.2%

Geography

Elevation837 ft (255 m)
Coordinates54.3677°N, 22.8684°W
TimezoneEurope/Warsaw
34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 3% above the national average of 33.7%. 97.0% have completed high school. 86.4% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.6%
3% above US avg
High School+97.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.4%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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