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Zadar, Croatia

Zadar · 🇭🇷 Croatia

Zadar is a mid-size city in Zadar, Croatia with a population of 67,309. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

3.2 /5.0
B Good
67,309 Population 906/sq mi density
7 ft Elevation 2 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
34.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Zagreb Timezone
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 28.0%
17% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.6%
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.0%
39% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.3%
98% lower than US avg

People

Population67,309
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density906/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$22,184
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty0.3%

Health

Obesity30.6%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking34.5%
Depression4.2%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
AQI19 (Good)
Rain34.0 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation7 ft (2 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.0%
High School+97.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband83.2%
Population67,309
Population Density906 / sq mi
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Coordinates44.1158°, 15.2251°
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb
Country🇭🇷 Croatia
State / ProvinceZadar
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation34.0 inches (864 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age44.3 years

Is Zadar a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Zadar receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Zadar offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The unemployment rate of 5.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

28.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Zadar enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 274 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.

Zadar has a population of 67,309 with a density of 906 people per square mile, spread across 74.3 square miles. The median age is 44.3 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.8% female and 48.2% male. 24.0% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 76.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

67,309
Total Population
906
People / sq mi
44.3yrs
Median Age
14% above US avg
74.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%
Female 51.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Zadar vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Zadar vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Zadar is N/A. Per capita income is $22,184 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 5.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.3% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 48.5, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Zadar vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$22,184

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.0%
39% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.3%
98% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living48.50 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Zadar, 30.6% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 7.3% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 48.4% have high blood pressure. 34.5% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 10.9% report binge drinking. 76.8% are physically inactive, above the national average. 4.2% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.6%
5% below US avg
Diabetes7.3%
High Blood Pressure48.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking34.5%
146% above US avg
Binge Drinking10.9%
Physical Inactivity76.8%
Depression4.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate76.0%

Food & Exercise

Zadar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 274 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 34.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19 — among the cleanest air in the country. 91% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall34.0 inches
10% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median19.0
RatingGood
Good Days %91.1%

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area74.3 sq mi (192.4 km²)
Population Density906/sq mi
Coordinates44.1158°N, 15.2251°W
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb
28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 17% below the national average of 33.7%. 97.0% have completed high school. 83.2% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.0%
17% below US avg
High School+97.0%
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density906/sq mi
Total Area74.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access83.2%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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