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Hohhot, China

Inner Mongolia · 🇨🇳 China

Hohhot is a major city in Inner Mongolia, China with a population of 2,350,000. Elevation: 3,448 ft (1,051 m). Average temperature: 44°F (6°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
2,350,000 Population 354/sq mi density
3,448 ft Elevation 1,051 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 6°C
11.2 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

Population2,350,000
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density354/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 Temp44°F (6°C)
AQI192 (Unhealthy)
Rain11.2 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation3,448 ft (1,051 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband90.6%
Population2,350,000
Population Density354 / sq mi
Elevation3,448 ft (1,051 m)
Coordinates40.8106°, 111.6522°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceInner Mongolia
Average Temperature44°F (6°C)
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation11.2 inches (284 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches (2 cm)
Median Age39.0 years

Is Hohhot a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hohhot 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. Hohhot 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

Hohhot has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 316 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 11.2 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median AQI of 192.

Hohhot has a population of 2,350,000 with a density of 354 people per square mile, spread across 6,635.6 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

2,350,000
Total Population
354
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
6,635.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Hohhot vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Hohhot vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hohhot 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: Hohhot 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 Hohhot, 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: Hohhot 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

Hohhot has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July — a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°F. The area gets 316 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 11.2 inches (drier 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 3,448 feet.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average43.5°F
19% below US avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall11.2 inches
71% below US avg
Snowfall0.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median192.0
RatingUnhealthy
Good Days %3.9%

Geography

Elevation3,448 ft (1,051 m)
Area6,635.6 sq mi (17,186.2 km²)
Population Density354/sq mi
Coordinates40.8106°N, 111.6522°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 0.1 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 32°F (0°C) 0.2 in
April 48°F (9°C) 0.3 in
May 60°F (16°C) 0.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in Wettest
September 58°F (14°C) 1.3 in
October 45°F (7°C) 0.6 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 0.2 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 0.1 in

Hohhot has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F — from 10°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.1").

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 Density354/sq mi
Total Area6,635.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.6%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Hohhot

What is the population of Hohhot?

Hohhot has a population of 2,350,000 residents and is located in China. The population density is 354 people per square mile, spread across 6,635.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.0 years. The population is 49.1% female and 50.9% male.

Is Hohhot expensive to live in?

Hohhot 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 Hohhot?

Hohhot has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 10°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.2 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 192.

How is the job market in Hohhot?

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

How are the schools in Hohhot?

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

How healthy is Hohhot?

The obesity rate in Hohhot 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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