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Guilin, China

Guangxi · 🇨🇳 China

Guilin is a major city in Guangxi, China with a population of 1,572,300. Elevation: 463 ft (141 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,572,300 Population 147/sq mi density
463 ft Elevation 141 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
71.3 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

Population1,572,300
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density147/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 Temp67°F (19°C)
AQI192 (Unhealthy)
Rain71.3 in/yr
Sunny Days208/yr
Elevation463 ft (141 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband90.6%
Population1,572,300
Population Density147 / sq mi
Elevation463 ft (141 m)
Coordinates25.2802°, 110.2964°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGuangxi
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation71.3 inches (1,810 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age39.0 years

Is Guilin a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Guilin receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include a low poverty rate. Guilin 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

Guilin enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.3 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median AQI of 192.

Guilin has a population of 1,572,300 with a density of 147 people per square mile, spread across 10,682.4 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

1,572,300
Total Population
147
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
10,682.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Guilin vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Guilin vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Guilin 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: Guilin 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 Guilin, 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: Guilin 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

Guilin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.3 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 463 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.6°F
23% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days208 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall71.3 inches
88% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median192.0
RatingUnhealthy
Good Days %3.9%

Geography

Elevation463 ft (141 m)
Area10,682.4 sq mi (27,667.4 km²)
Population Density147/sq mi
Coordinates25.2802°N, 110.2964°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
March 56°F (13°C) 5.0 in
April 67°F (19°C) 9.3 in
May 74°F (23°C) 13.5 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 12.2 in
July 83°F (28°C) 7.8 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 6.4 in
September 78°F (26°C) 3.1 in
October 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
November 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in
December 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in Driest

Guilin has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F — from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 71.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (13.5") and December the driest (1.9").

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 Density147/sq mi
Total Area10,682.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.6%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Guilin

What is the population of Guilin?

Guilin has a population of 1,572,300 residents and is located in China. The population density is 147 people per square mile, spread across 10,682.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.0 years. The population is 49.1% female and 50.9% male.

Is Guilin expensive to live in?

Guilin 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 Guilin?

Guilin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 208 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 71.3 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 192.

How is the job market in Guilin?

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

How are the schools in Guilin?

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

How healthy is Guilin?

The obesity rate in Guilin 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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