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Mae Hong Son, Thailand

Mae Hong Son · 🇹🇭 Thailand

Mae Hong Son is a small city in Mae Hong Son, Thailand with a population of 9,109. Elevation: 846 ft (258 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
9,109 Population
846 ft Elevation 258 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
47.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Bangkok Timezone
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 22.1%
34% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 15.4%
52% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.8%
78% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

People

Population9,109
Median Age40.1 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$7,195
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty0.0%

Health

Obesity15.4%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking16.1%
Depression4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
AQI34 (Good)
Rain47.6 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation846 ft (258 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+95.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband89.5%
Population9,109
Elevation846 ft (258 m)
Coordinates19.3003°, 97.9685°
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Country🇹🇭 Thailand
State / ProvinceMae Hong Son
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation47.6 inches (1,209 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age40.1 years

Is Mae Hong Son a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mae Hong Son receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Mae Hong Son has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

22.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Mae Hong Son has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F. Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Mae Hong Son has a population of 9,109. The median age is 40.1 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.3% female and 48.7% male. 21.1% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 82.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

9,109
Total Population
40.1yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Mae Hong Son vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Mae Hong Son vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mae Hong Son is N/A. Per capita income is $7,195 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below 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 29.7, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Mae Hong Son vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$7,195

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living29.70 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Mae Hong Son, 15.4% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 8.5% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 29.2% have high blood pressure. 16.1% are current smokers. 7.6% report binge drinking. 77.5% are physically inactive, above the national average. 4.8% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Mae Hong Son vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity15.4%
52% below US avg
Diabetes8.5%
High Blood Pressure29.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.1%
15% above US avg
Binge Drinking7.6%
Physical Inactivity77.5%
Depression4.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate82.0%

Food & Exercise

Mae Hong Son has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34. 88% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 846 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.0°F
44% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.6 inches
25% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood
Good Days %88.3%

Geography

Elevation846 ft (258 m)
Coordinates19.3003°N, 97.9685°W
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34% below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school. 89.5% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.1%
34% below US avg
High School+95.0%
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access89.5%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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