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Hezhou, China

Guangxi · 🇨🇳 China

Hezhou is a major city in Guangxi, China with a population of 1,005,490. Elevation: 348 ft (106 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,005,490 Population 222/sq mi density
348 ft Elevation 106 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
61.7 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

Population1,005,490
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density222/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 Temp68°F (20°C)
AQI192 (Unhealthy)
Rain61.7 in/yr
Sunny Days224/yr
Elevation348 ft (106 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband90.6%
Population1,005,490
Population Density222 / sq mi
Elevation348 ft (106 m)
Coordinates24.4036°, 111.5668°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGuangxi
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation61.7 inches (1,567 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age39.0 years

Is Hezhou a Good Place to Live?

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

Hezhou enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.7 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median AQI of 192.

Hezhou has a population of 1,005,490 with a density of 222 people per square mile, spread across 4,537.7 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

1,005,490
Total Population
222
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
4,537.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Hezhou vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Hezhou vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hezhou 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: Hezhou 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 Hezhou, 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: Hezhou 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

Hezhou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.7 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 348 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average68.2°F
26% above US avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days224 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall61.7 inches
62% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median192.0
RatingUnhealthy
Good Days %3.9%

Geography

Elevation348 ft (106 m)
Area4,537.7 sq mi (11,752.6 km²)
Population Density222/sq mi
Coordinates24.4036°N, 111.5668°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
March 59°F (15°C) 4.7 in
April 69°F (20°C) 7.6 in
May 76°F (24°C) 11.1 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 10.0 in
July 84°F (29°C) 5.9 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 6.9 in
September 80°F (26°C) 3.7 in
October 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in
November 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in
December 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in Driest

Hezhou has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F — from 49°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (11.1") and December the driest (1.7").

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 Density222/sq mi
Total Area4,537.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.6%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Hezhou

What is the population of Hezhou?

Hezhou has a population of 1,005,490 residents and is located in China. The population density is 222 people per square mile, spread across 4,537.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.0 years. The population is 49.1% female and 50.9% male.

Is Hezhou expensive to live in?

Hezhou 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 Hezhou?

Hezhou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.7 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 192.

How is the job market in Hezhou?

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

How are the schools in Hezhou?

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

How healthy is Hezhou?

The obesity rate in Hezhou 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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