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Lanzhou, China

Gansu · 🇨🇳 China

Lanzhou is a major city in Gansu, China with a population of 3,000,000. Elevation: 4,990 ft (1,521 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
3,000,000 Population 589/sq mi density
4,990 ft Elevation 1,521 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
12.5 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

Population3,000,000
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density589/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 Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI192 (Unhealthy)
Rain12.5 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation4,990 ft (1,521 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband90.6%
Population3,000,000
Population Density589 / sq mi
Elevation4,990 ft (1,521 m)
Coordinates36.0570°, 103.8399°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGansu
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation12.5 inches (319 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.0 inches (20 cm)
Median Age39.0 years

Is Lanzhou a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lanzhou 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. Lanzhou 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

Lanzhou experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 303 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 12.5 inches, including 8.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median AQI of 192.

Lanzhou has a population of 3,000,000 with a density of 589 people per square mile. The median age is 39.0 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,000,000
Total Population
589
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
5,093.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Lanzhou vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Lanzhou vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lanzhou is N/A. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Lanzhou 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 Lanzhou, 8.3% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 21.9% are current smokers. 8.5% report depression. 84.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Lanzhou 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

Lanzhou has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 12.5 inches. The area enjoys 303 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median AQI of 192.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall12.5 inches
67% below US avg
Snowfall8.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median192.0
RatingUnhealthy
Good Days %3.9%

Geography

Elevation4,990 ft (1,521 m)
Area5,093.6 sq mi (13,192.4 km²)
Population Density589/sq mi
Coordinates36.0570°N, 103.8399°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
34.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% above US avg). 90.6% of households have broadband internet.

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 Density589/sq mi
Total Area5,093.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.6%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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