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Dunhua, China

Jilin · 🇨🇳 China

Dunhua is a large city in Jilin, China with a population of 148,844. Elevation: 1,670 ft (509 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
148,844 Population 33/sq mi density
1,670 ft Elevation 509 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
24.7 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

Population148,844
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density33/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 Temp38°F (3°C)
AQI192 (Unhealthy)
Rain24.7 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation1,670 ft (509 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband90.6%
Population148,844
Population Density33 / sq mi
Elevation1,670 ft (509 m)
Coordinates43.3695°, 128.2286°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceJilin
Average Temperature38°F (3°C)
January Average1°F (-17°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation24.7 inches (626 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.8 inches (4 cm)
Median Age39.0 years

Is Dunhua a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Dunhua 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. Dunhua 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

Dunhua has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average 1°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 291 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 24.7 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median AQI of 192.

Dunhua has a population of 148,844 with a density of 33 people per square mile, spread across 4,551.3 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

148,844
Total Population
33
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
4,551.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Dunhua vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Dunhua vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Dunhua 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: Dunhua 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 Dunhua, 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: Dunhua 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

Dunhua has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 1°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July — a wide seasonal temperature swing of 67°F. The area gets 291 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 24.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.8 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 1,670 feet.

Temperature

1°F Jan (-17°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average37.9°F
30% below US avg
January Average1°F (-17°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall24.7 inches
35% below US avg
Snowfall1.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median192.0
RatingUnhealthy
Good Days %3.9%

Geography

Elevation1,670 ft (509 m)
Area4,551.3 sq mi (11,787.8 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates43.3695°N, 128.2286°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
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 Density33/sq mi
Total Area4,551.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.6%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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