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Iran / Western Asia

Kerman, Iran City Intelligence

Kerman is an indexed city in Iran (Western Asia), with a metropolitan population of about ~538K. This profile brings together deterministic city-intelligence indicators for Kerman spanning cost of living, climate, safety and quality of life, economy and jobs, education, and healthcare. Kerman is a western asia city of about ~538K in Iran. On the composite city-intelligence score, Kerman sits at an early stage relative to the indexed set (58/100).

Last updated
2026-05-16
Data year
2025
Population
~538K
View of Kerman, Iran

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Composite profile

Overall score

58/100

Use the Kerman profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in Iran and across Western Asia, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations.

Overall58/100
Affordability72/100
Air quality55/100
Energy55/100

Overall city intelligence

Constrained

58/100

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.

Kerman data table

The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.

Kerman city intelligence data table
MetricValueContext
Overall score58/100Composite score across major city intelligence modules.
Cost of Living72/100Kerman's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality55/100Kerman'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.
Energy55/100Kerman's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety58/100Kerman's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed57/100Kerman's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk57/100Kerman's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
Resilience57/100Climate 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 safety59/100
Low crime60/100
Personal safety60/100
Night safety54/100
Road safety59/100

Kerman has a moderate safety estimate (59/100); standard urban precautions are advised, particularly after dark.

Quality of Life

A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.

Quality of Life

Quality of life67/100
Healthcare64/100
Education68/100
Green space90/100
Cleanliness60/100
Infrastructure66/100
Mobility57/100

Kerman has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (67/100), with notable strengths in green space.

Family Friendliness

How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.

Family Friendliness

Family friendliness68/100
Education68/100
Green space90/100
Overall safety59/100

Kerman scores high for family living (68/100), helped by parks and green space.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Digital nomad suitability65/100
Walkability74/100
Cycling56/100
Infrastructure66/100

Kerman is moderate for remote workers (65/100), based on connectivity, affordability and walkability and day-to-day amenities.

Retirement Suitability

Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.

Retirement Suitability

Retirement suitability67/100
Healthcare64/100
Cleanliness60/100
Outdoor lifestyle54/100

Kerman is moderate for retirement (67/100), appealing for affordability and a comfortable climate.

Emergency and public safety in Kerman

Local public safety guidance for Kerman, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.

Unverified

For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Kerman, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Iran 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 Kerman

Healthcare context for Kerman, with national-level information from Iran where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.

Unverified

For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Kerman, see the Iran 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 Kerman

Local mobility context for Kerman, with national-level context from Iran where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.

Unverified

For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Kerman, see the Iran 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 Kerman. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.

Air quality dataset for Kerman

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 Kerman 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.

Kerman air-quality dataset coverage
MetricValueData yearStatus
Air qualityVerified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location.

Data provenance

Source attribution
  • Global 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).

Quick answers

Quick, evidence-based answers about Kerman 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 Kerman

Is Kerman worth visiting?

Yes — strong quality of life (67/100), with nearby nature such as Mount Taq-e Ali, Mount Dakhmeh (Kerman Province).

Is Kerman good for families?

Strong (68/100) on safety, schools and green space.

Is Kerman affordable?

More affordable than average; about 283,000,000 IRR/month for one person (estimate).

When is the best time to visit Kerman?

Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.

What are Kerman's main industries?

Mainly tourism, hospitality, logistics.

What is the climate in Kerman?

A desert climate, averaging about 22.4°C.

Does Kerman have universities?

Higher education is good (56/100).

What is healthcare like in Kerman?

Healthcare access is good (54/100).

Is Kerman good for retirement?

Retirement suitability is good (64/100).

What nature is near Kerman?

Within ~170 km: Mount Taq-e Ali, Mount Dakhmeh (Kerman Province).

Explore Kerman modules

City pages link to module and ranking pages so crawlers can move through the topic cluster naturally.

Cost of Living in Kerman

Kerman's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.

Air Quality in Kerman

Kerman'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 Kerman

Kerman's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.

Safety in Kerman

Kerman's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.

Internet Speed in Kerman

Kerman's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.

Climate Risk in Kerman

Kerman'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 Kerman

Cost of living estimates for Kerman — 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 Kerman

Climate profile for Kerman — Desert climate, annual average 22.4°C, comfort score 69/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.

Economy and jobs in Kerman

Economy and jobs profile for Kerman — regional center, economy score 55/100, key industries including tourism, hospitality, logistics. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.

Universities and education in Kerman

Education profile for Kerman — mixed education base, education score 54/100, 3 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.

Healthcare and retirement in Kerman

Healthcare and retirement profile for Kerman — mixed healthcare profile, healthcare score 54/100, retirement score 64/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.

Visual guide to Kerman

Source-attributed visual context for Kerman 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 Kerman

Weekend trip planning checklist for Kerman — 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 Kerman

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 Kerman

Estimate a monthly budget for Kerman 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 Kerman

Plan a trip budget for Kerman 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 Kerman

Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Kerman. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.

Yazd, Iran

Same region · about 313 km from Kerman. Explore Yazd's city intelligence profile.

Zahedan, Iran

Same region · about 375 km from Kerman. Explore Zahedan's city intelligence profile.

Shiraz, Iran

Same region · about 442 km from Kerman. Explore Shiraz's city intelligence profile.

Kumzar, Oman

Cross-border · about 444 km from Kerman. Explore Kumzar's city intelligence profile.

Khasab, Oman

Cross-border · about 464 km from Kerman. Explore Khasab's city intelligence profile.

Madha, Oman

Cross-border · about 561 km from Kerman. Explore Madha's city intelligence profile.

Related collections

Regional discovery collections that include Kerman — named natural regions grouping nearby nature, parks, lakes, coasts, and mountains for local-first day and weekend planning.

Themed collections

Theme-first discovery collections that include Kerman — grouped by outdoor interest (mountains, lakes, coasts, forests, national parks) rather than geography.

Kerman FAQ

Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Kerman, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.

Frequently asked questions about Kerman

Is Kerman worth visiting?

Kerman has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (67/100), with notable strengths in green space. Visitors can also reach nature such as Mount Taq-e Ali, Mount Dakhmeh (Kerman Province) and Kūh-e Chehel Tan within weekend range.

What is it like to live in Kerman?

Kerman has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (67/100), with notable strengths in green space. It indexes 67/100 for overall quality of life.

How much does it cost to live in Kerman?

A single resident of Kerman spends roughly 283,000,000 IRR per month, with a one-bedroom rent near 151,000,000 IRR. Overall the city is more affordable than average for Iran. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.

What should I know about moving to Kerman?

Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Kerman is moderate for remote workers (65/100), based on connectivity, affordability and walkability and day-to-day amenities.

What is the job market like in Kerman?

Kerman's labour market is developing, with opportunities concentrated in tourism and hospitality, education and research and technology. Kerman has a regional economy with strengths in tourism, hospitality and logistics.

Is Kerman good for digital nomads and remote work?

Kerman offers solid infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 58/100.

What are the education options in Kerman?

Kerman is a developing education base with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Social Sciences, Mathematics and Business.

Is Kerman a good place to study?

Kerman offers a moderate student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods and relatively affordable living.

What is healthcare like in Kerman?

Kerman has a mixed healthcare profile, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 54/100. Residents have solid access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.

Is Kerman a good place to retire?

Kerman offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 64/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space and walkable streets and day-to-day services.

What is the climate like in Kerman?

Kerman has a desert climate, averaging about 22.4°C annually with roughly 248 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jan.

Is Kerman a safe place to live?

Kerman has a moderate safety estimate (59/100); standard urban precautions are advised, particularly after dark.

How easy is it to get around Kerman?

Kerman indexes a walkability score of 74 and a cycling score of 56 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.

What nature and outdoor places are near Kerman?

Nature destinations within about 170 km of Kerman include Mount Taq-e Ali, Mount Dakhmeh (Kerman Province) and Kūh-e Chehel Tan. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.

Is Kerman good for families?

Kerman scores high for family living (68/100), helped by parks and green space.

What outdoor activities are there around Kerman?

Kerman rates 54/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 90/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Mount Taq-e Ali, Mount Dakhmeh (Kerman Province) and Kūh-e Chehel Tan supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.

Interpretation

Use the Kerman profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in Iran and across Western Asia, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations. Its standout dimensions are cost of living (72/100) and safety (58/100). The area most worth watching is energy (55/100), 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 Iran country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Kerman 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.