Elevation
[?]
Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
768
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
9900
Real Population (5km)
[?]
Our "Real Population" metric reflects more accurately a town's real size by including inhabitants in the immediate vicinity of the town's official borders.
33200
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
90
Region
Sicilia
Walkability
Somewhat Walkable
Housing availability
[?]
Based on total number of properties (sale and rent) classifies housing availability into five categories: low, relativel ylow, medium, relatively high and high.
Medium
Avg Download Speed (Mbps) / Avg Upload Speed (Mbps)
71
/ 13
Climate Description
Sunny, mild winters, warm summers, temperate, moderate rainfall.
Mussomeli
Sicilia
Sicilian town with a growing expat community, known for historical sites and 1-euro housing initiative.
Summary
Mussomeli, located in the heart of Sicily, offers an authentic Italian experience for expats and retirees. With a population of around 9,900, the town is known for its historical significance, featuring attractions such as the impressive Mussomeli Castle and the Church of San Nicolò. The castle reflects the town’s medieval roots, originally constructed by the Chiaramonte family, while the historic town center showcases beautiful architecture. Mussomeli supports a growing expat community, especially those taking advantage of the unique 1-euro house initiative, which encourages renovation projects and revitalizes local connections.
However, expats may face challenges, including language barriers, as English is not widely spoken among locals. While everyday amenities are available, including a hospital and entertainment options, the nearest beach is 60 km away. Additionally, expats should prepare for potential renovation hurdles, as the local infrastructure may not always align with their expectations regarding timelines and service availability. Overall, Mussomeli offers a blend of tradition and community, making it an intriguing destination for long-term stays.
✅ Pros
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore and enjoy.
– Mild Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters.
– Strong sense of community and integration opportunities available.
– Quality healthcare services available, though with room for improvement.
– Clean air quality rating promoting a healthy living environment.
– Less touristy, offering an authentic Italian living experience.
– Affordable cost of living in comparison to larger cities.
– Local cuisine featuring fresh, regional ingredients and flavors.
– Access to beautiful landscapes and scenic countryside.
– Basic infrastructure supports comfortable daily living needs.
❌ Cons
– Healthcare services need significant improvement for optimal care quality.
– Transportation options are limited, making travel less convenient.
– Local job market struggles, higher unemployment than national average.
– Internet connectivity can be slow, affecting remote work possibilities.
– Limited educational facilities may not cater to all needs.
– Basic infrastructure lacks modern amenities and developments.
– Cultural activities may feel sparse outside the main heritage sites.
– Hot summer temperatures could be uncomfortable for some individuals.
– Smaller community may limit social opportunities for newcomers.
– Seasonal tourism fluctuations can impact local economy and services.
Mussomeli Demographics
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
9900
Real Population (5km band)
[?]
Our "Real Population" metric reflects more accurately a town's real size by including inhabitants in the immediate vicinity of the town's official borders.
33200
Births Per 100 Deaths
60.0
Population Data Source
ISTAT,2023
Estimated Unemployment Rate
Touristy Index
[?]
Calculation of tourist density index for the city, comparing its total tourist number to the overall average tourist number of the region
relative to its own population.The index indicates how a location’s tourist density compares to the average, with values above
100 representing higher-than-average density and values below 100 representing lower-than-average density.
Not Touristic
Income per capita (2023)
[?]
This is an estimation of average income per resident for this town, based on 2023 data from the Italian Ministry of Finance.
17500
Income rank in Italy (2023)
[?]
This is a ranking of the town's average income per resident, against the full list of townships in Italy.
5691 out of 7901
Infrastructure and Connectivity
Closest Airport
Name
Catania Fontanarossa (Catania)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
95min(s)
Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) is situated in Sicily, Italy, and serves as a significant air travel hub in the Mediterranean. This airport facilitates connections to numerous European cities such as Rome, Munich, Amsterdam, and London, with key routes including Catania to Rome, one of Italy’s busiest. Notably, it accommodates low-cost carriers like Ryanair and Wizz Air, making it accessible for budget travellers and providing direct flights to leisure destinations. Recent terminal expansions enhance passenger experience, although the airport experienced a temporary disruption in July 2023 due to a fire in the terminal.
2nd Closest Airport
Name
Falcone Borsellino (Palermo)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
9
Driving Time
121min(s)
Falcone Borsellino Airport (PMO) is located in Cinisi, about 35 km northwest of Palermo, the capital of Sicily, Italy. It is the second largest airport on the island, handling over 8 million passengers annually. The airport primarily serves destinations across Europe and offers seasonal flights to New York City. Notable airlines include Aeroitalia, Ryanair, and Volotea, indicating a strong focus on budget-friendly travel options.
3rd Closest Airport
Name
Birgi (Trapani)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
5
Driving Time
151min(s)
Trapani-Birgi Airport (Vincenzo Florio Airport) is situated between Trapani and Marsala, on the western coast of Sicily. It primarily serves as a low-cost hub with connections to various European destinations, including major cities such as Rome, Venice, and Naples. The airport is a key point for travellers heading to and from Sicily, offering both regular and seasonal routes mainly through Ryanair, with destinations including London, Manchester, and Milan, amongst others.
Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Acquaviva-Casteltermini
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
38min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Acquaviva-Casteltermini includes the following features:
– **Rail lines that stop here**: The station primarily serves Trenitalia and has connections to several key destinations.
– **Key destinations connected by direct trains**:
– **Palermo Centrale**: Approximately 1 hour 22 minutes travel time, with about 14 trains per day.
– **Agrigento Centrale**: Approximately 36 minutes travel time, with about 13 trains per day.
– **Cefalu**: Approximately 1 hour 14 minutes travel time, with about 16 trains per day.
– **Cammarata-San Giovanni Gemini**: Approximately 10 minutes travel time, with about 14 trains per day.
– **Train operators**: The main train operators at this station are Trenitalia and Italo.
– **Frequency of departures**: There are frequent services, with multiple trains operating daily to key destinations, such as 14 to Palermo and 16 to Cefalu.
– **Types of trains**: The station serves regional trains, with no high-speed train services available.
2nd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Campofranco
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
40min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Campofranco includes connections operated primarily by Trenitalia, with notable services also provided by Italo. The rail lines that stop at Stazione di Campofranco connect to key destinations such as Palermo Centrale, Catania, Racalmuto, Agrigento, Agrigento Centrale, and Capo d’Orlando-Naso.
Frequency of departures varies, with specific schedules indicating:
– 14 trains to Palermo Centrale daily, with train durations around 1 hour 29 minutes.
– 15 trains to Catania daily, which take approximately 3 hours 34 minutes.
– Regular connections to Racalmuto (duration about 1 hour 4 minutes), Agrigento (29 minutes), and Agrigento Centrale (29 minutes).
– Services to Capo d’Orlando-Naso take roughly 2 hours 28 minutes.
The first and last trains for these routes are also operational, ensuring convenient travel options throughout the day, notably between 5:18 and 20:47 for lines to Palermo and Catania.
Currently, Stazione di Campofranco primarily offers regional train services, rather than high-speed options, focusing on local and regional connectivity rather than long-distance rapid transit.
3rd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Cammarata-San Giovanni Gemini
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
42min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Cammarata-San Giovanni Gemini includes key rail connections primarily run by Trenitalia. The station serves the regional lines connecting to notable destinations such as Palermo and Agrigento. Trains travel to Palermo Centrale with an average of about 12 departures per day, taking approximately 1 hour and 18 minutes for the journey. This frequency indicates that there are trains roughly every 1-2 hours throughout the day. Currently, only regional trains operate from this station; there are no high-speed train services available at this location.
Infrastructure & Amenities
Within 10km
Auto Repair Shops
27
Bars
33
Cafes
1
Cinemas
1
Dentists
10
Golf Courses
0
Gyms
2
Health Clinics
5
Hiking Trails
2
Historical Sites
29
Libraries
0
Museums
1
Parks
1
Pharmacies
3
Restaurants
35
Shopping Centres
37
Supermarkets
21
Spas
10
Beach
Name
Caos
Driving Distance
71mins
Water Quality Rating
1 - Excellent
Mountain Resort
Name
Piano Battaglia
Driving Distance
95mins
Healthcare
Healthcare Score
[?]
Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.
42
Nearest Hospital Name
Maria Immacolata Longo
Drive Time to Nearest Hospital
31 minutes
Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km
3
Local Public Healthcare Provider
ASP CALTANISSETTA
Healthcare Quality Description
In this area of Sicilia, healthcare provision exhibits varied efficiency. Hospital care is below the national average, and overall health services rank similarly. Heart attack readmissions fare inadequately, and emergency procedures for severe heart conditions are notably slow. Fracture treatment and breast cancer surgeries reflect modest performance. Conversely, recovery periods for surgeries are commendably minimal. Heart failure readmissions show strong outcomes, underscoring specific proficiency. Expats and retirees should weigh these disparities in healthcare services when considering relocation.
Safety
Seismic Zone (risk of earthquakes)
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Official seismic zones classify areas based on earthquake risk.
Moderate to Low Earthquake Risk
Road Accidents Rate per 10k Inhabitants
[?]
Calculation of road accidents per 10,000 people based on the number of deaths and injuries registered in roads for year 2022 for the city.
20
Percentage of Population at Landslide Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate landslide risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
2
Percentage of Population at Flood Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate flood risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
0
Car Insurance Price Index
[?]
The car insurance price index is a measure of how a city's average car insurance premium compares to the national average,
expressed as a percentage. A value of 100 indicates that the city's premium is equal to the national average.
Values above 100 show higher premiums, while values below 100 show lower premiums.
90.439
Housing & Property Market
Housing availability
[?]
Based on total number of properties (sale and rent) classifies housing availability into five categories: low, relativel ylow, medium, relatively high and high.
Medium
Property Prices per m²
[?]
Calculation of property sale prices per square meter for apartments, houses in the city.
Median (50th Percentile): The midpoint price, where half the values are above and half below.
First Quartile (25th Percentile): The price below which 25% of properties fall.
Third Quartile (75th Percentile): The price below which 75% of properties fall.
First Quartile
200
Median
308
Third Quartile
494
Connectivity & Digital Access
Walkability Description
Somewhat Walkable
Education
Avg Schools Ranking (All Criteria)
[?]
This ranking shows in which decile the town's public schools fall while looking at all the indicators provided by the Italian Ministry of Education for the most recent available year. Note that figures are only provided by the ministry at the school catchment area level, and therefore several schools may be grouped together.
Top 20%
Avg Schools Ranking (Standardised Tests)
[?]
This ranking shows in which decile the town's public schools fall while looking the students' results in national standardised tests. The data is provided by the Italian Ministry of Education for the most recent available year.
Top 10%
Counts of School
Climate & Weather
Precipitation
[?]
Based on daily climate data for precipitation from OPEN-METEO this parameter indicates how a city's annual precipitation compares to others
in terms of percentage, with values ranging from 0 (lowest) to 1 (highest). For example, a percentile rank of 0.75 means the city's
total precipitation is higher than 75% of other cities.
Very Low (Bottom 10%)
Sunshine
Very High (81st-90th percentile)
Snowfall
Low (11th-20th percentile)
Climate Description
Mussomeli enjoys a remarkably sunny climate, with abundant sunshine throughout most of the year, ensuring pleasant days ideal for exploring its charming streets and historical sites. The village experiences mild winters, with infrequent snowfalls that subtly blanket its ancient architecture in white. Summer brings warm but not oppressive heat, perfect for enjoying outdoor activities and the local cuisine at outdoor terraces. The average yearly conditions provide a temperate backdrop, rarely dipping into severe cold or escalating to extreme highs, thus offering a comfortable setting for expatriates and retirees. Rainfall is moderate and well-distributed across seasons, supporting the lush surrounding landscapes without causing inconvenience.
Annual Temperature Chart (Min)
Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.
Annual Temperature Chart (Max)
Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.
Sunny Days By Month
Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.
Environmental & Air Quality
Classifications
PM10
[?]
PM10 levels indicate Good air quality at 0–20 µg/m³, Fair at 20–40 µg/m³, Moderate at 40–50 µg/m³, Poor at 50–100 µg/m³, Very Poor at 100–150 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 150–1200 µg/m³.
Good
PM2.5
[?]
PM2.5 is Good if PM2.5 levels are between 0–10 µg/m³, Fair between 10–20 µg/m³, Moderate between 20–25 µg/m³, Poor between 25–50 µg/m³, Very Poor between 50–75 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor between 75–800 µg/m³.
Good
NO2
[?]
NO₂ levels are considered Good at 0–40 µg/m³, Fair at 40–90 µg/m³, Moderate at 90–120 µg/m³, Poor at 120–230 µg/m³, Very Poor at 230–340 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 340–1000 µg/m³.
Good
SO2
[?]
SO₂ levels indicate Good air quality at 0–100 µg/m³, Fair at 100–200 µg/m³, Moderate at 200–350 µg/m³, Poor at 350–500 µg/m³, Very Poor at 500–750 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 750–1250 µg/m³.
Good
O₃
[?]
For O₃, the air is Good at 0–50 µg/m³, Fair at 50–100 µg/m³, Moderate at 100–130 µg/m³, Poor at 130–240 µg/m³, Very Poor at 240–380 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 380–800 µg/m³.
Fair
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
90
Air Quality Description
In Mussomeli, Italy, the air quality consistently ranks favorably, contributing to the location’s appeal for those considering a move or retirement. The atmosphere is characterized by good levels of particulate matter, both PM10 and PM2.5, ensuring minimal respiratory irritation and a more pleasurable daily environment. Similarly, levels of nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide are low, indicative of a clean air environment without the often accompanying industrial pollutants. The only slight caveat pertains to the ozone levels which are moderate but could influence individuals sensitive to this particular component. Overall, Mussomeli offers a breath of fresh air for expats seeking cleaner, healthier living conditions.
In Mussomeli, Italy, the air quality consistently ranks favorably, contributing to the location’s appeal for those considering a move or retirement. The atmosphere is characterized by good levels of particulate matter, both PM10 and PM2.5, ensuring minimal respiratory irritation and a more pleasurable daily environment. Similarly, levels of nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide are low, indicative of a clean air environment without the often accompanying industrial pollutants. The only slight caveat pertains to the ozone levels which are moderate but could influence individuals sensitive to this particular component. Overall, Mussomeli offers a breath of fresh air for expats seeking cleaner, healthier living conditions.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
Mussomeli is accessible via the A19 highway, linking it to major cities like Catania and Palermo. The nearest airports are Catania Fontanarossa and Falcone Borsellino, approximately 95 and 121 minutes away, respectively. Local train stations provide reasonable connectivity, though infrastructure ratings suggest room for improvement.
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
Mussomeli showcases a rich culinary scene characterized by traditional Sicilian dishes including arancini (fried rice balls), sfincione (Sicilian thick pizza), cannoli (pastry filled with ricotta), and pasta alla Norma (pasta with eggplant and tomato sauce). The town features a mix of local restaurants serving authentic Sicilian cuisine alongside options offering international influences like Turkish food. There are no Michelin-starred restaurants in Mussomeli, but the variety of dining establishments reflects a blend of traditional and modern culinary practices.
Shopping Overview
The shopping landscape features a mix of local boutiques, grocery stores, and a few fashion retailers. Small shops cater to daily necessities and specialty items, while supermarkets provide a broader selection of groceries. Expats may find markets offering fresh produce and regional goods. Limited options for larger shopping centres exist, but local vendedores often sell artisanal products. Overall, the shopping experience is characterised by a community-centric approach, integrating various local vendors and traditional markets.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
Mussomeli, in Sicily, offers diverse outdoor activities appealing to expats and retirees. The Parco Demaniale Mustigarufi features a challenging 12-mile hiking loop with significant elevation changes, while the easier Mussomeli and Castello Manfredonico trail provides a 4.3-mile path through historical landscapes. Another notable route is from Marianopoli to the Riserva Naturale Integrale Lago Sfondato via the Via dei Frati, presenting a demanding 10.5-mile trek. Additionally, Monte San Paolino offers an intermediate hiking experience with a 4.66-mile route. These amenities cater to various fitness levels, showcasing the region’s natural and cultural offerings.
✅ Pros
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore and enjoy.
– Mild Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters.
– Strong sense of community and integration opportunities available.
– Quality healthcare services available, though with room for improvement.
– Clean air quality rating promoting a healthy living environment.
– Less touristy, offering an authentic Italian living experience.
– Affordable cost of living in comparison to larger cities.
– Local cuisine featuring fresh, regional ingredients and flavors.
– Access to beautiful landscapes and scenic countryside.
– Basic infrastructure supports comfortable daily living needs.
❌ Cons
– Healthcare services need significant improvement for optimal care quality.
– Transportation options are limited, making travel less convenient.
– Local job market struggles, higher unemployment than national average.
– Internet connectivity can be slow, affecting remote work possibilities.
– Limited educational facilities may not cater to all needs.
– Basic infrastructure lacks modern amenities and developments.
– Cultural activities may feel sparse outside the main heritage sites.
– Hot summer temperatures could be uncomfortable for some individuals.
– Smaller community may limit social opportunities for newcomers.
– Seasonal tourism fluctuations can impact local economy and services.
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