Temple

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General Info
Population595
Center Elevation541 ft(165 m)
Housing & Wealth
Median Home
$217,498
Median Rent
N/A
Median Income$82,396
Climate & Risks
Days with 5+ Hours of Sun276 days/yr
Avg. High54°F
Avg. Low36°F
Comfort Score33/100Challenging
Temp Swing50°F
Annual Precipitation50"(127 cm)
Annual Snowfall74"(188 cm)
Air Quality
AQI 35 (Avg)1 days > 100
Infrastructure & Lifestyle
Walkability6
Safety Score0 (Crime Index)
School RatingN/A
Demographics
Median Age34.6 years
College Educated14%
Remote Workers3%
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