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Chiayi City, Taiwan

Taiwan · 🇹🇼 Taiwan

Chiayi City is a large city in Taiwan, Taiwan with a population of 263,188. Elevation: 148 ft (45 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
263,188 Population
148 ft Elevation 45 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
72.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Taipei Timezone
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 35.0%
4% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 5.5%
83% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.5%
32% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.2%
90% lower than US avg

People

Population263,188
Median Age44.6 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$33,836
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty1.2%

Health

Obesity5.5%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking14.9%
Depression14.7%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain72.9 in/yr
Sunny Days216/yr
Elevation148 ft (45 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.0%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband87.0%
Population263,188
Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Coordinates23.4792°, 120.4489°
TimezoneAsia/Taipei
Country🇹🇼 Taiwan
State / ProvinceTaiwan
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation72.9 inches (1,851 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age44.6 years

Is Chiayi City a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 35.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Chiayi City has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F. Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Chiayi City has a population of 263,188. The median age is 44.6 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

263,188
Total Population
44.6yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Chiayi City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Chiayi City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Chiayi City is N/A. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Chiayi City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$33,836

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
32% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.2%
90% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living43.90 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Chiayi City, 5.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 14.9% are current smokers. 14.7% report depression.

Health Metrics: Chiayi City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity5.5%
83% below US avg
Diabetes6.7%
High Blood Pressure31.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.9%
6% above US avg
Binge Drinking6.3%
Depression14.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate86.0%

Food & Exercise

Chiayi City has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation is 72.9 inches. The area enjoys 216 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average73.6°F
36% above US avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days216 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall72.9 inches
92% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood
Good Days %87.4%

Geography

Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Coordinates23.4792°N, 120.4489°W
TimezoneAsia/Taipei
35.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% above US avg). 87.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.0%
4% above US avg
High School+99.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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