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Baoshan, China

Yunnan · 🇨🇳 China

Baoshan is a major city in Yunnan, China with a population of 935,618. Elevation: 5,512 ft (1,680 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
935,618 Population 127/sq mi density
5,512 ft Elevation 1,680 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
42.7 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

Population935,618
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density127/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 Temp60°F (16°C)
AQI192 (Unhealthy)
Rain42.7 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation5,512 ft (1,680 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband90.6%
Population935,618
Population Density127 / sq mi
Elevation5,512 ft (1,680 m)
Coordinates25.1163°, 99.1637°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceYunnan
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation42.7 inches (1,085 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age39.0 years

Is Baoshan a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Baoshan 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. Baoshan 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

Baoshan enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 258 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median AQI of 192.

Baoshan has a population of 935,618 with a density of 127 people per square mile, spread across 7,359.9 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

935,618
Total Population
127
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
7,359.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Baoshan vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Baoshan vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Baoshan 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: Baoshan 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 Baoshan, 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: Baoshan 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

Baoshan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. 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 5,512 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average59.9°F
11% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.7 inches
12% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median192.0
RatingUnhealthy
Good Days %3.9%

Geography

Elevation5,512 ft (1,680 m)
Area7,359.9 sq mi (19,062.1 km²)
Population Density127/sq mi
Coordinates25.1163°N, 99.1637°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 51°F (10°C) 1.2 in
March 56°F (14°C) 1.5 in
April 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
May 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 6.5 in Warmest
July 68°F (20°C) 7.5 in
August 68°F (20°C) 7.5 in Wettest
September 66°F (19°C) 5.4 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.7 in
November 55°F (13°C) 1.8 in
December 49°F (10°C) 0.7 in

Baoshan has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F — from 48°F in January to 68°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.5") and January the driest (0.6").

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 Density127/sq mi
Total Area7,359.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.6%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Baoshan

What is the population of Baoshan?

Baoshan has a population of 935,618 residents and is located in China. The population density is 127 people per square mile, spread across 7,359.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.0 years. The population is 49.1% female and 50.9% male.

Is Baoshan expensive to live in?

Baoshan 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 Baoshan?

Baoshan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.7 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 192.

How is the job market in Baoshan?

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

How are the schools in Baoshan?

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

How healthy is Baoshan?

The obesity rate in Baoshan 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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