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Dandong, China

Liaoning · 🇨🇳 China

Dandong is a major city in Liaoning, China with a population of 631,973. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
631,973 Population 107/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
38.4 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

Population631,973
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density107/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 Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI192 (Unhealthy)
Rain38.4 in/yr
Sunny Days266/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband90.6%
Population631,973
Population Density107 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates40.1292°, 124.3947°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceLiaoning
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation38.4 inches (974 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.5 inches (4 cm)
Median Age39.0 years

Is Dandong a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Dandong 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. Dandong 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

Dandong experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 266 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median AQI of 192.

Dandong has a population of 631,973 with a density of 107 people per square mile, spread across 5,903.4 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

631,973
Total Population
107
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
5,903.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Dandong vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Dandong vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Dandong 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: Dandong 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 Dandong, 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: Dandong 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

Dandong experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 266 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 38.4 inches. The area receives 1.5 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 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.4 inches
1% above US avg
Snowfall1.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median192.0
RatingUnhealthy
Good Days %3.9%

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area5,903.4 sq mi (15,289.7 km²)
Population Density107/sq mi
Coordinates40.1292°N, 124.3947°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 25°F (-4°C) 0.6 in
March 36°F (2°C) 0.7 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in
July 74°F (23°C) 10.6 in Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 8.7 in Warmest
September 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 0.6 in

Dandong has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F — from 18°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.6") 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 Density107/sq mi
Total Area5,903.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.6%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Dandong

What is the population of Dandong?

Dandong has a population of 631,973 residents and is located in China. The population density is 107 people per square mile, spread across 5,903.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.0 years. The population is 49.1% female and 50.9% male.

Is Dandong expensive to live in?

Dandong 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 Dandong?

Dandong has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.4 inches, with 1.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 192.

How is the job market in Dandong?

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

How are the schools in Dandong?

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

How healthy is Dandong?

The obesity rate in Dandong 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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