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Maqin County, China

Qinghai · 🇨🇳 China

Maqin County is a mid-size city in Qinghai, China with a population of 59,900. Elevation: 12,228 ft (3,727 m). Average temperature: 29°F (-2°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
59,900 Population
12,228 ft Elevation 3,727 meters
29°F Avg Temperature -2°C
21.3 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

Population59,900
Median Age39.0 yrs
DensityN/A
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 Temp29°F (-2°C)
AQI192 (Unhealthy)
Rain21.3 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation12,228 ft (3,727 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband90.6%
Population59,900
Elevation12,228 ft (3,727 m)
Coordinates34.4744°, 100.2450°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceQinghai
Average Temperature29°F (-2°C)
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average47°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation21.3 inches (540 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.4 inches (9 cm)
Median Age39.0 years

Is Maqin County a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Maqin County 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. Maqin County 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

Maqin County has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 21.3 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median AQI of 192.

Maqin County has a population of 59,900. 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

59,900
Total Population
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Maqin County vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Maqin County vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Maqin County 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: Maqin County 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 Maqin County, 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: Maqin County 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

Maqin County has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.4 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 12,228 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-13°C) 47°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average29.3°F
46% below US avg
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average47°F (9°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall21.3 inches
44% below US avg
Snowfall3.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median192.0
RatingUnhealthy
Good Days %3.9%

Geography

Elevation12,228 ft (3,727 m)
Coordinates34.4744°N, 100.2450°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-13°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 13°F (-10°C) 0.2 in
March 23°F (-5°C) 0.5 in
April 31°F (-1°C) 1.0 in
May 38°F (3°C) 2.4 in
June 44°F (7°C) 4.0 in
July 47°F (9°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
September 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in
October 31°F (-0°C) 1.2 in
November 18°F (-8°C) 0.2 in
December 10°F (-12°C) 0.1 in Driest

Maqin County has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F — from 8°F in January to 47°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and December the driest (0.1").

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

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.6%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Maqin County

What is the population of Maqin County?

Maqin County has a population of 59,900 residents and is located in China.. The median age of residents is 39.0 years. The population is 49.1% female and 50.9% male.

Is Maqin County expensive to live in?

Maqin County 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 Maqin County?

Maqin County has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winter temperatures average 8°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.3 inches, with 3.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 192.

How is the job market in Maqin County?

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

How are the schools in Maqin County?

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

How healthy is Maqin County?

The obesity rate in Maqin County 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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