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Zindah Jān, Afghanistan

Herat · 🇦🇫 Afghanistan

Zindah Jān is a small city in Herat, Afghanistan with a population of 10,418. Elevation: 2,736 ft (834 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
10,418 Population
2,736 ft Elevation 834 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
10.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kabul Timezone
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 10.9%
68% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 19.2%
40% lower than US avg
Unemployment 13.4%
271% higher than US avg

People

Population10,418
Median Age18.9 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$414
Unemployment13.4%
PovertyN/A

Health

Obesity19.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking7.0%
Depression3.7%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
AQI80 (Moderate)
Rain10.2 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation2,736 ft (834 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+50.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband17.7%
Population10,418
Elevation2,736 ft (834 m)
Coordinates34.3426°, 61.7468°
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Country🇦🇫 Afghanistan
State / ProvinceHerat
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation10.2 inches (258 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age18.9 years

Is Zindah Jān a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Zindah Jān receives an overall livability score of 1.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of D. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Zindah Jān faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.

Economy & Jobs

At 13.4%, unemployment is notably high.

Education

10.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 50.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Zindah Jān enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. With 318 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 10.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.

Zindah Jān has a population of 10,418. The median age is 18.9 years, 51% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.5% female and 50.5% male. 6.2% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 42.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

10,418
Total Population
18.9yrs
Median Age
51% below US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Zindah Jān vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Zindah Jān vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Zindah Jān is N/A. Per capita income is $414 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 13.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The cost of living index is 18.8, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Zindah Jān vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$414

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.4%
271% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living18.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Zindah Jān, 19.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 11.9% have diabetes. 40.2% have high blood pressure. 7.0% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 0.0% report binge drinking. 88.1% are physically inactive, above the national average. 3.7% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Zindah Jān vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity19.2%
40% below US avg
Diabetes11.9%
High Blood Pressure40.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking7.0%
50% below US avg
Binge Drinking0.0%
Physical Inactivity88.1%
Depression3.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate42.0%

Food & Exercise

Zindah Jān enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 318 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 10.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80 — residents may notice occasional air quality concerns. 64% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 2,736 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall10.2 inches
73% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median80.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %64.1%

Geography

Elevation2,736 ft (834 m)
Coordinates34.3426°N, 61.7468°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
10.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 68% below the national average of 33.7%. 50.0% have completed high school. 17.7% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.9%
68% below US avg
High School+50.0%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access17.7%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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