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Jeonju, South Korea

Jeollabuk-do · 🇰🇷 South Korea

Jeonju is a major city in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea with a population of 629,618. Elevation: 144 ft (44 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
629,618 Population 7,908/sq mi density
144 ft Elevation 44 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
50.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Seoul Timezone
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 44.6%
32% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 7.3%
77% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.7%
26% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.2%
98% lower than US avg

People

Population629,618
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density7,908/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$35,674
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty0.2%

Health

Obesity7.3%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking15.9%
Depression28.2%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain50.7 in/yr
Sunny Days244/yr
Elevation144 ft (44 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+44.6%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband97.4%
Population629,618
Population Density7,908 / sq mi
Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Coordinates35.8219°, 127.1489°
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Country🇰🇷 South Korea
State / ProvinceJeollabuk-do
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation50.7 inches (1,287 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.2 inches (11 cm)
Median Age44.0 years

Is Jeonju a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Jeonju receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Jeonju stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 0.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 44.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Jeonju experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Jeonju has a population of 629,618 with a density of 7,908 people per square mile, spread across 79.6 square miles. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.1% female and 49.9% male. 23.8% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 88.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

629,618
Total Population
7,908
People / sq mi
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
79.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Jeonju vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Jeonju vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Jeonju is N/A. Per capita income is $35,674. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.2% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 59.4, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Jeonju vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$35,674

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.2%
98% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living59.40 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Jeonju, 7.3% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 8.0% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 26.7% have high blood pressure. 15.9% are current smokers. 8.4% report binge drinking. 94.2% are physically inactive, above the national average. 28.2% report depression (above the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Jeonju vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity7.3%
77% below US avg
Diabetes8.0%
High Blood Pressure26.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.9%
14% above US avg
Binge Drinking8.4%
Physical Inactivity94.2%
Depression28.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate88.0%

Food & Exercise

Jeonju experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. 85% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.7 inches
33% above US avg
Snowfall4.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood
Good Days %85.4%

Geography

Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Area79.6 sq mi (206.2 km²)
Population Density7,908/sq mi
Coordinates35.8219°N, 127.1489°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
44.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 32% above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 97.4% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+44.6%
32% above US avg
High School+99.0%
A+ Education Grade (4.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density7,908/sq mi
Total Area79.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access97.4%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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