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Baishan, China

Jilin · 🇨🇳 China

Baishan is a large city in Jilin, China with a population of 183,880. Elevation: 1,545 ft (471 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
183,880 Population 27/sq mi density
1,545 ft Elevation 471 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
33.8 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

Population183,880
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density27/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 Temp40°F (4°C)
AQI192 (Unhealthy)
Rain33.8 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,545 ft (471 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband90.6%
Population183,880
Population Density27 / sq mi
Elevation1,545 ft (471 m)
Coordinates41.9385°, 126.4197°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceJilin
Average Temperature40°F (4°C)
January Average3°F (-16°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation33.8 inches (859 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.3 inches (8 cm)
Median Age39.0 years

Is Baishan a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Baishan 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. Baishan 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

Baishan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median AQI of 192.

Baishan has a population of 183,880 with a density of 27 people per square mile, spread across 6,758.8 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

183,880
Total Population
27
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
6,758.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Baishan vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Baishan vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Baishan 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: Baishan 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 Baishan, 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: Baishan 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

Baishan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July — a wide seasonal temperature swing of 68°F. The area gets 275 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 33.8 inches. The area receives 3.3 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 1,545 feet.

Temperature

3°F Jan (-16°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average39.9°F
26% below US avg
January Average3°F (-16°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall33.8 inches
11% below US avg
Snowfall3.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median192.0
RatingUnhealthy
Good Days %3.9%

Geography

Elevation1,545 ft (471 m)
Area6,758.8 sq mi (17,505.3 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates41.9385°N, 126.4197°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 3°F (-16°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 11°F (-12°C) 0.5 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 0.8 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in
July 71°F (22°C) 8.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 69°F (21°C) 7.6 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.6 in
November 26°F (-4°C) 1.1 in
December 9°F (-13°C) 0.6 in

Baishan has a seasonal temperature swing of 68°F — from 3°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.6") and January the driest (0.4").

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 Density27/sq mi
Total Area6,758.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.6%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Baishan

What is the population of Baishan?

Baishan has a population of 183,880 residents and is located in China. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 6,758.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.0 years. The population is 49.1% female and 50.9% male.

Is Baishan expensive to live in?

Baishan 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 Baishan?

Baishan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 3°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.8 inches, with 3.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 192.

How is the job market in Baishan?

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

How are the schools in Baishan?

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

How healthy is Baishan?

The obesity rate in Baishan 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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