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Chinju, South Korea

Gyeongsangnam-do · 🇰🇷 South Korea

Chinju is a large city in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea with a population of 307,242. Elevation: 108 ft (33 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
307,242 Population 1,117/sq mi density
108 ft Elevation 33 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
54.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Seoul Timezone
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 44.6%
32% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 7.3%
77% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.7%
26% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.2%
98% lower than US avg

People

Population307,242
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density1,117/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$35,674
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty0.2%

Health

Obesity7.3%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking15.9%
Depression28.2%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain54.3 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation108 ft (33 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+44.6%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband97.4%
Population307,242
Population Density1,117 / sq mi
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Coordinates35.1928°, 128.0847°
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Country🇰🇷 South Korea
State / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation54.3 inches (1,379 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.6 inches (7 cm)
Median Age44.0 years

Is Chinju a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Chinju receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Chinju stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 0.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 44.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Chinju experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Chinju has a population of 307,242 with a density of 1,117 people per square mile, spread across 275.2 square miles. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.1% female and 49.9% male. 23.8% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 88.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

307,242
Total Population
1,117
People / sq mi
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
275.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Chinju vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Chinju vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Chinju is N/A. Per capita income is $35,674. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.2% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 59.4, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Chinju vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$35,674

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.2%
98% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living59.40 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Chinju, 7.3% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 8.0% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 26.7% have high blood pressure. 15.9% are current smokers. 8.4% report binge drinking. 94.2% are physically inactive, above the national average. 28.2% report depression (above the 20.0% national average).

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity7.3%
77% below US avg
Diabetes8.0%
High Blood Pressure26.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.9%
14% above US avg
Binge Drinking8.4%
Physical Inactivity94.2%
Depression28.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate88.0%

Food & Exercise

Chinju experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. 85% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall54.3 inches
43% above US avg
Snowfall2.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood
Good Days %85.4%

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area275.2 sq mi (712.6 km²)
Population Density1,117/sq mi
Coordinates35.1928°N, 128.0847°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
44.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 32% above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 97.4% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+44.6%
32% above US avg
High School+99.0%
A+ Education Grade (4.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,117/sq mi
Total Area275.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access97.4%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities

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