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Alashankou, China

Xinjiang · 🇨🇳 China

Alashankou is a small city in Xinjiang, China with a population of 8,525. Elevation: 1,007 ft (307 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
8,525 Population 18/sq mi density
1,007 ft Elevation 307 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
7.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 34.6%
3% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 8.3%
74% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.6%
28% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

People

Population8,525
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density18/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$12,951
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty0.0%

Health

Obesity8.3%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking21.9%
Depression8.5%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI192 (Unhealthy)
Rain7.3 in/yr
Sunny Days323/yr
Elevation1,007 ft (307 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.6%
High School+90.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband90.6%
Population8,525
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation1,007 ft (307 m)
Coordinates45.1702°, 82.5698°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceXinjiang
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation7.3 inches (186 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.6 inches (4 cm)
Median Age39.0 years

Is Alashankou a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Alashankou receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Alashankou offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

Unemployment stands at 4.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 34.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 90.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Alashankou experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 323 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 7.3 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median AQI of 192.

Alashankou has a population of 8,525 with a density of 18 people per square mile, spread across 482.3 square miles. The median age is 39.0 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.1% female and 50.9% male. 20.3% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 85.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

8,525
Total Population
18
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
482.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Alashankou vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Alashankou vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Alashankou is N/A. Per capita income is $12,951 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 49.1, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Alashankou vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$12,951

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living49.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Alashankou, 8.3% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 8.8% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 27.3% have high blood pressure. 21.9% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 4.5% report binge drinking. 84.3% are physically inactive, above the national average. 8.5% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Alashankou vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity8.3%
74% below US avg
Diabetes8.8%
High Blood Pressure27.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking21.9%
56% above US avg
Binge Drinking4.5%
Physical Inactivity84.3%
Depression8.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate85.0%

Food & Exercise

Alashankou experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July — a wide seasonal temperature swing of 70°F. The area gets 323 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 7.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median AQI of 192 — residents may notice occasional air quality concerns. 4% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 1,007 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average47.0°F
13% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall7.3 inches
81% below US avg
Snowfall1.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median192.0
RatingUnhealthy
Good Days %3.9%

Geography

Elevation1,007 ft (307 m)
Area482.3 sq mi (1,249.2 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates45.1702°N, 82.5698°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 15°F (-10°C) 0.3 in
March 32°F (0°C) 0.4 in
April 54°F (12°C) 0.7 in
May 65°F (19°C) 1.1 in
June 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 1.0 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.7 in
September 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 0.4 in
December 17°F (-9°C) 0.3 in

Alashankou has a seasonal temperature swing of 70°F — from 9°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.1") and January the driest (0.3").

34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 3% above the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school. 90.6% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.6%
3% above US avg
High School+90.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density18/sq mi
Total Area482.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.6%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Alashankou

What is the population of Alashankou?

Alashankou has a population of 8,525 residents and is located in China. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 482.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.0 years. The population is 49.1% female and 50.9% male.

Is Alashankou expensive to live in?

Alashankou is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 49.1 — below the baseline of 100.

What is the weather like in Alashankou?

Alashankou has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.3 inches, with 1.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 192.

How is the job market in Alashankou?

Alashankou has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%.

How are the schools in Alashankou?

34.6% of adults in Alashankou hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Alashankou?

The obesity rate in Alashankou is 8.3% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 21.9% of adults are smokers. 84.3% are physically inactive. 8.5% of residents report depression.

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