Composite profile
Overall score
67/100
Use the Ennis profile to compare affordability, airport access, and nature-gateway dimensions alongside Limerick, Galway, and Killarney.
Overall67/100
Affordability62/100
Air quality76/100
Energy60/100
Ireland / Western Europe
Ennis, Ireland City Intelligence
Ennis is the county town of County Clare in the Mid-West, serving as the regional service center near Shannon Airport and the Cliffs of Moher and Burren landscapes. Ennis is a western europe city of about ~28K in Ireland. On the composite city-intelligence score, Ennis sits below the indexed median, with practical gaps to close (67/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- ~28K
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Overall city intelligence
Mixed67/100
Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.
Data confidence
Directional
Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.
Verified utility layers
See country hub
Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.
Ennis data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 62/100 | Ennis's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies. |
| Air Quality | 76/100 | Ennis's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated. |
| Energy | 60/100 | Ennis's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context. |
| Safety | 68/100 | Ennis's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available. |
| Internet Speed | 64/100 | Ennis's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Climate Risk | 68/100 | Ennis's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Resilience | 68/100 | Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context. |
Safety
Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.
Safety
Overall safety80/100
Low crime82/100
Personal safety81/100
Night safety77/100
Road safety76/100
Ennis ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (80/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life82/100
Healthcare86/100
Education82/100
Green space100/100
Cleanliness87/100
Infrastructure82/100
Mobility61/100
Ennis has a very high quality-of-life estimate (82/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness84/100
Education82/100
Green space100/100
Overall safety80/100
Ennis scores very high for family living (84/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability73/100
Walkability74/100
Cycling63/100
Infrastructure82/100
Ennis is high for remote workers (73/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability79/100
Healthcare86/100
Cleanliness87/100
Outdoor lifestyle69/100
Ennis is high for retirement (79/100), appealing for healthcare access, affordability and a clean environment.
Emergency and public safety in Ennis
Local public safety guidance for Ennis, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Ennis, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Ireland emergency profile, which currently lists no verified national contacts.
Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.
Healthcare and hospitals in Ennis
Healthcare context for Ennis, with national-level information from Ireland where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.
For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Ennis, see the Ireland healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.
Transport and mobility in Ennis
Local mobility context for Ennis, with national-level context from Ireland where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Ennis, see the Ireland transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.
Air quality dataset
Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Ennis. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Ennis
Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025
Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location
Source-attributed values for Ennis will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.
| Metric | Value | Data year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location. | ||
Data provenance
Source attributionGlobal City Intelligence — air-quality dataset
Verified data unavailable- Publisher
- Global City Intelligence
- Last verified
- 2026-05-16
The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).
Methodology and context
Numeric measurements appear in this section only after they are sourced from accepted official publishers. The dataset is independently validated at build time; malformed records cannot ship to production.
- Scoring methodology — how indicators across the platform are constructed.
- Data sources registry — the official sources cited by verified datasets.
- Open the Ennis air-quality module
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Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Ennis drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.
Quick answers about Ennis
Is Ennis worth visiting?
Yes — excellent quality of life (82/100), with nearby nature such as Burren National Park, Coole Park.
Is Ennis good for families?
Excellent (84/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Ennis affordable?
More affordable than average; about €1,720/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Ennis?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.
What are Ennis's main industries?
Mainly tourism, hospitality, technology.
What is the climate in Ennis?
An oceanic climate, averaging about 9.3°C.
Does Ennis have universities?
Higher education is good (62/100).
What is healthcare like in Ennis?
Healthcare access is strong (65/100).
Is Ennis good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is strong (68/100).
What nature is near Ennis?
Within ~170 km: Burren National Park, Coole Park.
Explore Ennis modules
City pages link to module and ranking pages so crawlers can move through the topic cluster naturally.
Cost of Living in Ennis
Ennis's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality in Ennis
Ennis's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy in Ennis
Ennis's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety in Ennis
Ennis's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed in Ennis
Ennis's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk in Ennis
Ennis's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
City rankings
Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.
Cost of living in Ennis
Cost of living estimates for Ennis — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.
Climate in Ennis
Climate profile for Ennis — Oceanic climate, annual average 9.3°C, comfort score 58/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Ennis
Economy and jobs profile for Ennis — tourism economy, economy score 79/100, key industries including tourism, hospitality, technology. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Ennis
Education profile for Ennis — regional education center, education score 61/100, 4 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Ennis
Healthcare and retirement profile for Ennis — healthcare access city, healthcare score 65/100, retirement score 68/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Visual guide to Ennis
Source-attributed visual context for Ennis using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.
Weekend trip planning guide for Ennis
Weekend trip planning checklist for Ennis — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.
Nearby weekend places from Ennis
Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.
Estimate a monthly budget for Ennis
Estimate a monthly budget for Ennis using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.
Plan a trip budget for Ennis
Plan a trip budget for Ennis using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.
Nearby cities from Ennis
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Ennis. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
Limerick, Ireland
Coastal cluster · about 31 km from Ennis. Explore Limerick's city intelligence profile.
Galway, Ireland
Same region · about 48 km from Ennis. Explore Galway's city intelligence profile.
Tralee, Ireland
Nearby city · about 80 km from Ennis. Explore Tralee's city intelligence profile.
Athlone, Ireland
Nearby city · about 94 km from Ennis. Explore Athlone's city intelligence profile.
Killarney, Ireland
Nearby city · about 95 km from Ennis. Explore Killarney's city intelligence profile.
Cork, Ireland
Same region · about 111 km from Ennis. Explore Cork's city intelligence profile.
Westport, Ireland
Coastal cluster · about 112 km from Ennis. Explore Westport's city intelligence profile.
Kilkenny, Ireland
Same corridor · about 118 km from Ennis. Explore Kilkenny's city intelligence profile.
Waterford, Ireland
Same corridor · about 142 km from Ennis. Explore Waterford's city intelligence profile.
Sligo, Ireland
Lake cluster · about 161 km from Ennis. Explore Sligo's city intelligence profile.
Related collections
Regional discovery collections that include Ennis — named natural regions grouping nearby nature, parks, lakes, coasts, and mountains for local-first day and weekend planning.
Ireland Weekend Escapes
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Weekend Escapes near Cork
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Weekend Escapes near Dublin
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Weekend Escapes near Galway
Weekend escapes · 15 places across 4 cities.
Themed collections
Theme-first discovery collections that include Ennis — grouped by outdoor interest (mountains, lakes, coasts, forests, national parks) rather than geography.
Atlantic Coast Nature
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European Coastal Landscapes
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European Cycling Friendly Areas
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European Wildlife Areas
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Ireland Cycling Friendly Areas
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Ireland Family Outdoor Escapes
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Ennis FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Ennis, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Ennis
Is Ennis worth visiting?
Ennis has a very high quality-of-life estimate (82/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as Burren National Park, Coole Park and Cliffs of Moher within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Ennis?
Ennis has a very high quality-of-life estimate (82/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 82/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Ennis?
A single resident of Ennis spends roughly €1,720 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near €915. Overall the city is more affordable than average for Ireland. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Ennis?
Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Ennis is high for remote workers (73/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Ennis?
Ennis's labour market is very strong, with opportunities concentrated in tourism and hospitality, technology and healthcare. Ennis has a tourism-driven economy with strengths in tourism, hospitality and technology.
Is Ennis good for digital nomads and remote work?
Ennis offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 85/100.
What are the education options in Ennis?
Ennis is a regional education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Social Sciences, Physics and Mathematics.
Is Ennis a good place to study?
Ennis offers a moderate student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, relatively affordable living and strong quality of life.
What is healthcare like in Ennis?
Ennis has solid baseline healthcare access, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 65/100. Residents have strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Ennis a good place to retire?
Ennis offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 68/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space, walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Ennis?
Ennis has an oceanic climate, averaging about 9.3°C annually with roughly 1148 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jun.
Is Ennis a safe place to live?
Ennis ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (80/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.
How easy is it to get around Ennis?
Ennis indexes a walkability score of 74 and a cycling score of 63 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Ennis?
Nature destinations within about 170 km of Ennis include Burren National Park, Coole Park and Cliffs of Moher. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.
Is Ennis good for families?
Ennis scores very high for family living (84/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.
What outdoor activities are there around Ennis?
Ennis rates 69/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 100/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Burren National Park, Coole Park and Cliffs of Moher supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.
Interpretation
Use the Ennis profile to compare affordability, airport access, and nature-gateway dimensions alongside Limerick, Galway, and Killarney. Its standout dimensions are air quality (76/100) and safety (68/100). The area most worth watching is energy (60/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.
Country context is available on the Ireland country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Ennis appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.
Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- UN-Habitat: World Cities Report 2024
Used as a policy and methodology reference for urban exposure and resilience signals.
- European Environment Agency: Air Quality Status Report
Used where European city comparisons need monitored air-quality context.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.