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Yelagiri, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Yelagiri is a small town in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 4,409. Elevation: 3,215 ft (980 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,409 Population 8/sq mi density
3,215 ft Elevation 980 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
32.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$3,300 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$3,300 median income, 4.8% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$25,000 home value, $55/mo rent

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About Yelagiri

Yelagiri

Yelagiri, also spelled Elagiri, is a hill station located in Tirupathur district of Tamil Nadu, India. Located at an altitude of 1,410 m (4,630 ft), it forms a part of the Eastern Ghats mountain range. The hills consist of 14 hamlets spread across an area of 72 km2 (28 sq mi).

People

Population4,409
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density8/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$3,300
Per Capita$3,350
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty8.5%

Housing

C
Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units1,764
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain32.8 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation3,215 ft (980 m)
Population4,409
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation3,215 ft (980 m)
Coordinates12.5797°, 78.6401°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation32.8 inches (833 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Yelagiri

Yelagiri is a small town in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 4,409. The city sits at an elevation of 3,215 feet (980 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Yelagiri has a population of 4,409 with a density of 8 people per square mile, spread across 537.8 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,409
Total Population
8
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
537.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Yelagiri vs India Average

The median household income in Yelagiri is $3,300, which is 96% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $3,350 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $64, 96% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 79 business establishments.

Income: Yelagiri vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$3,300
96% below India avg
Per Capita Income$3,350
Avg Weekly Wage$64

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
33% above India avg
Poverty Rate8.5%
31% below India avg
Establishments (County)79

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Yelagiri is $25,000, 91% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $55 (95% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,764 total housing units in the city. 26.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$25,000
91% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$55
95% below India avg
Rent Burden26.7%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,764

Property Tax

Yelagiri has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 276 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 32.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,215 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above India avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,215 ft (980 m)
Area537.8 sq mi (1,393.0 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates12.5797°N, 78.6401°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.8"
14% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.89"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.16"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Michaung Category 1 271 km
2020 Nivar Category 1 230 km
2018 Gaja Category 1 237 km
2016 Vardah Category 1 148 km
2011 Thane Category 1 168 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 175 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 150 km
1989 Gay Category 5 282 km
1984 Unnamed Category 2 204 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 140 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in
February 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 0.4 in
April 85°F (30°C) 1.1 in
May 86°F (30°C) 3.4 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 2.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.6 in
August 81°F (27°C) 4.5 in
September 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in
October 78°F (26°C) 6.9 in Wettest
November 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
December 72°F (22°C) 1.3 in Coldest

Yelagiri has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 72°F in December to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.9") and February the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Yelagiri

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Hotels in Yelagiri

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Land Mark
Hotel Surabi
New Lake View Hotel
o Nila Resorts

Airports Near Yelagiri

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Vellore AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Yelagiri

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post office
Post office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Yelagiri

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church
Murugan Temple
Murugan Temple
Peramāl Kovil
Perumāl Kovil
Swamimalai Temple
Village 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 Yelagiri

What is the population of Yelagiri?

Yelagiri has a population of 4,409 residents and is located in India. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 537.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Yelagiri expensive to live in?

The median household income is $3,300, 96% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $25,000 (91% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $55 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Yelagiri?

Yelagiri has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.8 inches.

How is the job market in Yelagiri?

Yelagiri has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $64. There are 79 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Yelagiri?

The median home value in Yelagiri is $25,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $55.

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