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Helong, China

Jilin · 🇨🇳 China

Helong is a mid-size city in Jilin, China with a population of 85,756. Elevation: 1,467 ft (447 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
85,756 Population 44/sq mi density
1,467 ft Elevation 447 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
25.1 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

Population85,756
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density44/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)
Rain25.1 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation1,467 ft (447 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband90.6%
Population85,756
Population Density44 / sq mi
Elevation1,467 ft (447 m)
Coordinates42.5397°, 128.9972°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceJilin
Average Temperature38°F (3°C)
January Average6°F (-14°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation25.1 inches (638 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.9 inches (5 cm)
Median Age39.0 years

Is Helong a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Helong 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. Helong 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

Helong has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 290 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 25.1 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median AQI of 192.

Helong has a population of 85,756 with a density of 44 people per square mile, spread across 1,957.0 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

85,756
Total Population
44
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
1,957.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Helong vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Helong vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Helong 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: Helong 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 Helong, 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: Helong 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

Helong has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 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 1,467 feet.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-14°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average38.1°F
29% below US avg
January Average6°F (-14°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall25.1 inches
34% below US avg
Snowfall1.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median192.0
RatingUnhealthy
Good Days %3.9%

Geography

Elevation1,467 ft (447 m)
Area1,957.0 sq mi (5,068.7 km²)
Population Density44/sq mi
Coordinates42.5397°N, 128.9972°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-14°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 12°F (-11°C) 0.3 in
March 25°F (-4°C) 0.5 in
April 40°F (5°C) 1.3 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
June 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in
July 66°F (19°C) 5.6 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 5.7 in Wettest
September 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
October 41°F (5°C) 1.1 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 0.6 in
December 11°F (-12°C) 0.3 in

Helong has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F — from 6°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.7") 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 Density44/sq mi
Total Area1,957.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.6%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Helong

What is the population of Helong?

Helong has a population of 85,756 residents and is located in China. The population density is 44 people per square mile, spread across 1,957.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.0 years. The population is 49.1% female and 50.9% male.

Is Helong expensive to live in?

Helong 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 Helong?

Helong has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 6°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.1 inches, with 1.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 192.

How is the job market in Helong?

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

How are the schools in Helong?

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

How healthy is Helong?

The obesity rate in Helong 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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