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Guangyuan, China

Sichuan · 🇨🇳 China

Guangyuan is a major city in Sichuan, China with a population of 516,424. Elevation: 1,722 ft (525 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
516,424 Population 82/sq mi density
1,722 ft Elevation 525 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
36.2 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

Population516,424
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density82/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 Temp60°F (15°C)
AQI192 (Unhealthy)
Rain36.2 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation1,722 ft (525 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband90.6%
Population516,424
Population Density82 / sq mi
Elevation1,722 ft (525 m)
Coordinates32.4420°, 105.8230°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceSichuan
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation36.2 inches (919 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age39.0 years

Is Guangyuan a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Guangyuan 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. Guangyuan 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

Guangyuan enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 270 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median AQI of 192.

Guangyuan has a population of 516,424 with a density of 82 people per square mile, spread across 6,300.7 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

516,424
Total Population
82
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
6,300.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Guangyuan vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Guangyuan vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Guangyuan 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: Guangyuan 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 Guangyuan, 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: Guangyuan 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

Guangyuan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 270 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 36.2 inches. 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 1,722 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.6°F
10% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.2 inches
5% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median192.0
RatingUnhealthy
Good Days %3.9%

Geography

Elevation1,722 ft (525 m)
Area6,300.7 sq mi (16,318.8 km²)
Population Density82/sq mi
Coordinates32.4420°N, 105.8230°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (7°C) 0.3 in
March 51°F (11°C) 0.9 in
April 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
May 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.6 in
July 77°F (25°C) 8.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 6.8 in
September 69°F (20°C) 5.9 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.2 in
November 51°F (11°C) 0.8 in
December 43°F (6°C) 0.2 in

Guangyuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F — from 40°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.8") and January the driest (0.2").

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 Density82/sq mi
Total Area6,300.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.6%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Guangyuan

What is the population of Guangyuan?

Guangyuan has a population of 516,424 residents and is located in China. The population density is 82 people per square mile, spread across 6,300.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.0 years. The population is 49.1% female and 50.9% male.

Is Guangyuan expensive to live in?

Guangyuan 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 Guangyuan?

Guangyuan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 192.

How is the job market in Guangyuan?

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

How are the schools in Guangyuan?

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

How healthy is Guangyuan?

The obesity rate in Guangyuan 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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