Overview
The province of Isernia is the 107th largest Italian province by population with 84.379 people, located in the Molise region.
The larger Isernia metropolitan area comprises 52 towns (comuni) and covers an area of 153.524 km2.
The population density is 55 inhabitants per km2, making it sparcely populated. The male to female ratio is 1.00:1.03.
Climate
The province of Isernia receives on average 219 hours of sunshine per month, or 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
This is 7.20% less than the average for Italy and 0.68% less than the average for the region of Molise.
Throughout the year, it rains on average 8.11 days per month, which is well above average for an Italian province.
During the autumn and winter season, there are usually 0.29 days per month with fog and 2.07 cold days per month with perceived temperatures below 3°C. In the summer, there are on average 17.94 hot days per month with perceived temperatures above 30°C.
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Isernia, MoliseCost of Living
The average monthly income in Isernia is around 1255.56€, which is lower than the average for Italy.
The estimated cost of living is around 1192.02€ per month for an individual or 1798.23€ per month for a family of 4.
The cost for renting a small apartment (2-3 bedrooms) in a main city area is around 524.39€ per month.
Overall, Isernia is affordable compared to other Italian provinces.
Living in Isernia is around 27.76% cheaper than the average of all Italian provinces.
Quality of Life
Healthcare
Healthcare in Isernia is below average. For every 10k inhabitants, there are around 6.23 pharmacies, 12.33 general practitioners and 31.5 specialized doctors per 10k inhabitants.
Average life expectancy in Isernia is 81.7 years of age.
Education
Isernia has a higher-than-average percentage of high school graduates, around 66.5%; and a higher-than-average percentage of university graduates, around 35.9%.
The average number of completed years of schooling for people over 25 is 10.47, which is not far from the national average of 10.44.
There are no universities in this province.
Leisure
Overall, Isernia has somewhat decent nightlife with 3.55 bars and 3.97 restaurants per 10k inhabitants.
Crime and Safety
The province of Isernia is overall moderately safe for expats. As of 2021, there are an average of 2609.3 reported crimes per 100k inhabitants. This is 7.99% lower than the national average.
There have been around 1.2 deadly road accidents and 15 serious work-related injuries per 10k people in Isernia. This is respectively 122.22% more driving accidents than average and -16.28% less work accidents than average.
Car theft is reportedly 74.55% lower than average with only 17.95 cases per 100k inhabitants.
Reports of house thefts are 55.57% lower than average with 77.76 cases per 100k inhabitants.
Cases of robbery are uncommon with 77.76 reported cases per 100k inhabitants, about 67.57% less the national average.
Isernia generally maintains a low crime rate, providing a safe environment for residents and visitors. However, it is advisable to exercise caution and follow basic safety practices. Being aware of your surroundings, particularly in crowded areas and tourist spots, can contribute to a safer experience in Isernia.
Transport
Public transport in Isernia is lacking, and traffic is very high.
There are on average 0.79 active vehicles per person, against a national average of 0.66.
Around 0.35km per 10k inhabitants of the main city in Isernia consist of bicycle lanes. This makes Isernia not very bike-friendly.
