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Hongjiang, China

Hunan · 🇨🇳 China

Hongjiang is a mid-size city in Hunan, China with a population of 59,199. Elevation: 646 ft (197 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
59,199 Population 67/sq mi density
646 ft Elevation 197 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
51.3 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

Population59,199
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density67/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 Temp62°F (16°C)
AQI192 (Unhealthy)
Rain51.3 in/yr
Sunny Days243/yr
Elevation646 ft (197 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband90.6%
Population59,199
Population Density67 / sq mi
Elevation646 ft (197 m)
Coordinates27.1100°, 109.9956°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceHunan
Average Temperature62°F (16°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation51.3 inches (1,304 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age39.0 years

Is Hongjiang a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hongjiang 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. Hongjiang 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

Hongjiang enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 243 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median AQI of 192.

Hongjiang has a population of 59,199 with a density of 67 people per square mile, spread across 881.5 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

59,199
Total Population
67
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
881.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Hongjiang vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Hongjiang vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hongjiang 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: Hongjiang 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 Hongjiang, 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: Hongjiang 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

Hongjiang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 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 646 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days243 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.3 inches
35% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median192.0
RatingUnhealthy
Good Days %3.9%

Geography

Elevation646 ft (197 m)
Area881.5 sq mi (2,283.2 km²)
Population Density67/sq mi
Coordinates27.1100°N, 109.9956°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
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 Density67/sq mi
Total Area881.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.6%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities

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