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Jixian, China

Heilongjiang · 🇨🇳 China

Jixian is a mid-size city in Heilongjiang, China with a population of 59,160. Elevation: 344 ft (105 m). Average temperature: 38°F (4°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
59,160 Population
344 ft Elevation 105 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 4°C
22.1 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

Population59,160
Median Age39.0 yrs
DensityN/A
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 Temp38°F (4°C)
AQI192 (Unhealthy)
Rain22.1 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation344 ft (105 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband90.6%
Population59,160
Elevation344 ft (105 m)
Coordinates46.7259°, 131.1331°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceHeilongjiang
Average Temperature38°F (4°C)
January Average-1°F (-18°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation22.1 inches (560 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.5 inches (4 cm)
Median Age39.0 years

Is Jixian a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Jixian 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. Jixian 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

Jixian has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average -1°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 296 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median AQI of 192.

Jixian has a population of 59,160. 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

59,160
Total Population
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Jixian vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Jixian vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Jixian 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: Jixian 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 Jixian, 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: Jixian 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

Jixian has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winters average -1°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July — a wide seasonal temperature swing of 73°F. The area gets 296 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 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. 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 344 feet.

Temperature

-1°F Jan (-18°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average38.4°F
29% below US avg
January Average-1°F (-18°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall22.1 inches
42% below US avg
Snowfall1.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median192.0
RatingUnhealthy
Good Days %3.9%

Geography

Elevation344 ft (105 m)
Coordinates46.7259°N, 131.1331°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temp Precipitation
Jan -1°F (-18°C)
0.2"
Feb 8°F (-14°C)
0.2"
Mar 23°F (-5°C)
0.4"
Apr 43°F (6°C)
1.0"
May 56°F (14°C)
2.1"
Jun 66°F (19°C)
3.6"
Jul 72°F (22°C)
4.6"
Aug 69°F (21°C)
5.2"
Sep 57°F (14°C)
2.8"
Oct 41°F (5°C)
1.3"
Nov 21°F (-6°C)
0.5"
Dec 5°F (-15°C)
0.3"

The warmest month is July at 72°F, while the coldest is January at -1°F — a seasonal swing of 73°F. August sees the most rain (5.2"), while January is the driest (0.2").

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

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.6%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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