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Cixi, China

Zhejiang · 🇨🇳 China

Cixi is a major city in Zhejiang, China with a population of 1,457,510. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,457,510 Population 2,857/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
46.1 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

Population1,457,510
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density2,857/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 Temp62°F (17°C)
AQI192 (Unhealthy)
Rain46.1 in/yr
Sunny Days252/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband90.6%
Population1,457,510
Population Density2,857 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates30.1764°, 121.2457°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceZhejiang
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation46.1 inches (1,171 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age39.0 years

Is Cixi a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cixi 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. Cixi 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

Cixi enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. With 252 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median AQI of 192.

Cixi has a population of 1,457,510 with a density of 2,857 people per square mile, spread across 510.2 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

1,457,510
Total Population
2,857
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
510.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Cixi vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Cixi vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cixi 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: Cixi 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 Cixi, 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: Cixi 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

Cixi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). 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 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.1 inches
21% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median192.0
RatingUnhealthy
Good Days %3.9%

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area510.2 sq mi (1,321.4 km²)
Population Density2,857/sq mi
Coordinates30.1764°N, 121.2457°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in
March 49°F (10°C) 3.6 in
April 60°F (15°C) 4.1 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.1 in
June 76°F (24°C) 7.0 in Wettest
July 83°F (28°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 5.2 in
September 75°F (24°C) 5.8 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
December 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in Driest

Cixi has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F — from 40°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.0") and December the driest (1.7").

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 Density2,857/sq mi
Total Area510.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.6%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Cixi

What is the population of Cixi?

Cixi has a population of 1,457,510 residents and is located in China. The population density is 2,857 people per square mile, spread across 510.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.0 years. The population is 49.1% female and 50.9% male.

Is Cixi expensive to live in?

Cixi 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 Cixi?

Cixi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.1 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 192.

How is the job market in Cixi?

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

How are the schools in Cixi?

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

How healthy is Cixi?

The obesity rate in Cixi 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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