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Laiwu, China

Shandong · 🇨🇳 China

Laiwu is a major city in Shandong, China with a population of 989,535. Elevation: 597 ft (182 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
989,535 Population 1,141/sq mi density
597 ft Elevation 182 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
28.6 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

Population989,535
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density1,141/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 Temp55°F (13°C)
AQI192 (Unhealthy)
Rain28.6 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation597 ft (182 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband90.6%
Population989,535
Population Density1,141 / sq mi
Elevation597 ft (182 m)
Coordinates36.1928°, 117.6569°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceShandong
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation28.6 inches (727 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.0 inches (3 cm)
Median Age39.0 years

Is Laiwu a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Laiwu 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. Laiwu 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

Laiwu experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 284 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median AQI of 192.

Laiwu has a population of 989,535 with a density of 1,141 people per square mile, spread across 867.3 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

989,535
Total Population
1,141
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
867.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Laiwu vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Laiwu vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Laiwu 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: Laiwu 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 Laiwu, 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: Laiwu 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

Laiwu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.0 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 597 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall28.6 inches
25% below US avg
Snowfall1.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median192.0
RatingUnhealthy
Good Days %3.9%

Geography

Elevation597 ft (182 m)
Area867.3 sq mi (2,246.2 km²)
Population Density1,141/sq mi
Coordinates36.1928°N, 117.6569°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 0.4 in
March 44°F (6°C) 0.7 in
April 58°F (14°C) 1.5 in
May 67°F (20°C) 1.7 in
June 76°F (24°C) 3.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 9.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 6.1 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.0 in
October 58°F (14°C) 1.3 in
November 44°F (6°C) 0.8 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 0.3 in

Laiwu has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F — from 28°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.1") and January the driest (0.3").

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 Density1,141/sq mi
Total Area867.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.6%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Laiwu

What is the population of Laiwu?

Laiwu has a population of 989,535 residents and is located in China. The population density is 1,141 people per square mile, spread across 867.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.0 years. The population is 49.1% female and 50.9% male.

Is Laiwu expensive to live in?

Laiwu 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 Laiwu?

Laiwu has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.6 inches, with 1.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 192.

How is the job market in Laiwu?

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

How are the schools in Laiwu?

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

How healthy is Laiwu?

The obesity rate in Laiwu 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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