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Korla, China

Xinjiang · 🇨🇳 China

Korla is a major city in Xinjiang, China with a population of 549,324. Elevation: 3,100 ft (945 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
549,324 Population 193/sq mi density
3,100 ft Elevation 945 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
2.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Urumqi 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

Population549,324
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density193/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 Temp53°F (11°C)
AQI192 (Unhealthy)
Rain2.4 in/yr
Sunny Days332/yr
Elevation3,100 ft (945 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband90.6%
Population549,324
Population Density193 / sq mi
Elevation3,100 ft (945 m)
Coordinates41.7606°, 86.1523°
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceXinjiang
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation2.4 inches (60 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)
Median Age39.0 years

Is Korla a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Korla 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. Korla 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

Korla experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 332 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 2.4 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median AQI of 192.

Korla has a population of 549,324 with a density of 193 people per square mile, spread across 2,848.8 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

549,324
Total Population
193
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
2,848.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Korla vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Korla vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Korla 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: Korla 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 Korla, 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: Korla 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

Korla experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 332 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 2.4 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 3,100 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days332 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall2.4 inches
94% below US avg
Snowfall0.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median192.0
RatingUnhealthy
Good Days %3.9%

Geography

Elevation3,100 ft (945 m)
Area2,848.8 sq mi (7,378.5 km²)
Population Density193/sq mi
Coordinates41.7606°N, 86.1523°W
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 0.0 in
March 44°F (7°C) 0.0 in
April 59°F (15°C) 0.1 in
May 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in
September 67°F (20°C) 0.3 in
October 53°F (11°C) 0.1 in
November 36°F (2°C) 0.0 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 0.0 in

Korla has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F — from 19°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.6") and January the driest (0.0").

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 Density193/sq mi
Total Area2,848.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.6%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Korla

What is the population of Korla?

Korla has a population of 549,324 residents and is located in China. The population density is 193 people per square mile, spread across 2,848.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.0 years. The population is 49.1% female and 50.9% male.

Is Korla expensive to live in?

Korla 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 Korla?

Korla has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 332 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 2.4 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 192.

How is the job market in Korla?

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

How are the schools in Korla?

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

How healthy is Korla?

The obesity rate in Korla 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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