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Huaihua, China

Hunan · 🇨🇳 China

Huaihua is a major city in Hunan, China with a population of 552,622. Elevation: 774 ft (236 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
552,622 Population 52/sq mi density
774 ft Elevation 236 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
52.1 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

Population552,622
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density52/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 (17°C)
AQI192 (Unhealthy)
Rain52.1 in/yr
Sunny Days242/yr
Elevation774 ft (236 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband90.6%
Population552,622
Population Density52 / sq mi
Elevation774 ft (236 m)
Coordinates27.5634°, 110.0040°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceHunan
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation52.1 inches (1,322 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age39.0 years

Is Huaihua a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Huaihua 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. Huaihua 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

Huaihua enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median AQI of 192.

Huaihua has a population of 552,622 with a density of 52 people per square mile, spread across 10,645.8 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

552,622
Total Population
52
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
10,645.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Huaihua vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Huaihua vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Huaihua 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: Huaihua 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 Huaihua, 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: Huaihua 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

Huaihua enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 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 774 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall52.1 inches
37% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median192.0
RatingUnhealthy
Good Days %3.9%

Geography

Elevation774 ft (236 m)
Area10,645.8 sq mi (27,572.6 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates27.5634°N, 110.0040°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 2.3 in
March 51°F (10°C) 3.5 in
April 62°F (17°C) 6.7 in
May 70°F (21°C) 8.4 in
June 76°F (25°C) 8.6 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 5.3 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 4.6 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.0 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
December 45°F (7°C) 1.4 in Driest

Huaihua has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F — from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.6") and December the driest (1.4").

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 Density52/sq mi
Total Area10,645.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.6%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Huaihua

What is the population of Huaihua?

Huaihua has a population of 552,622 residents and is located in China. The population density is 52 people per square mile, spread across 10,645.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.0 years. The population is 49.1% female and 50.9% male.

Is Huaihua expensive to live in?

Huaihua 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 Huaihua?

Huaihua enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 192.

How is the job market in Huaihua?

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

How are the schools in Huaihua?

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

How healthy is Huaihua?

The obesity rate in Huaihua 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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