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Laizhou, China

Shandong · 🇨🇳 China

Laizhou is a large city in Shandong, China with a population of 188,000. Elevation: 141 ft (43 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
188,000 Population 253/sq mi density
141 ft Elevation 43 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
25.3 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

Population188,000
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density253/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 Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI192 (Unhealthy)
Rain25.3 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation141 ft (43 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband90.6%
Population188,000
Population Density253 / sq mi
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Coordinates37.1807°, 119.9422°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceShandong
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation25.3 inches (643 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.0 inches (3 cm)
Median Age39.0 years

Is Laizhou a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Laizhou 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. Laizhou 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

Laizhou experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 290 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median AQI of 192.

Laizhou has a population of 188,000 with a density of 253 people per square mile, spread across 744.4 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

188,000
Total Population
253
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
744.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Laizhou vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Laizhou vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Laizhou 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: Laizhou 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 Laizhou, 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: Laizhou 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

Laizhou experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.3 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 141 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall25.3 inches
33% below US avg
Snowfall1.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median192.0
RatingUnhealthy
Good Days %3.9%

Geography

Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Area744.4 sq mi (1,928.0 km²)
Population Density253/sq mi
Coordinates37.1807°N, 119.9422°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-0°C) 0.4 in
March 41°F (5°C) 0.6 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
June 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in
July 78°F (26°C) 7.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 5.8 in
September 69°F (21°C) 2.6 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in
November 45°F (7°C) 0.9 in
December 33°F (1°C) 0.4 in

Laizhou has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F — from 28°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") 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 Density253/sq mi
Total Area744.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.6%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Laizhou

What is the population of Laizhou?

Laizhou has a population of 188,000 residents and is located in China. The population density is 253 people per square mile, spread across 744.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.0 years. The population is 49.1% female and 50.9% male.

Is Laizhou expensive to live in?

Laizhou 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 Laizhou?

Laizhou has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.3 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 Laizhou?

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

How are the schools in Laizhou?

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

How healthy is Laizhou?

The obesity rate in Laizhou 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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