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Kunwi, South Korea

Gyeongsangbuk-do · 🇰🇷 South Korea

Kunwi is a mid-size city in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea with a population of 34,293. Elevation: 312 ft (95 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
34,293 Population
312 ft Elevation 95 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
43.1 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

Population34,293
Median Age44.0 yrs
DensityN/A
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)
Rain43.1 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation312 ft (95 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband97.4%
Population34,293
Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Coordinates36.2347°, 128.5728°
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Country🇰🇷 South Korea
State / ProvinceGyeongsangbuk-do
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation43.1 inches (1,095 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.9 inches (7 cm)
Median Age44.0 years

Is Kunwi a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Kunwi 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. Kunwi 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

Kunwi experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 258 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Kunwi has a population of 34,293. 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

34,293
Total Population
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Kunwi vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Kunwi vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Kunwi 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: Kunwi 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 Kunwi, 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: Kunwi 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

Kunwi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 2.9 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 312 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.1 inches
13% above US avg
Snowfall2.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood
Good Days %85.4%

Geography

Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Coordinates36.2347°N, 128.5728°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

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access97.4%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities

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