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Miaoli, Taiwan

Taiwan · 🇹🇼 Taiwan

Miaoli is a mid-size city in Taiwan, Taiwan with a population of 86,327. Elevation: 174 ft (53 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
86,327 Population 5,901/sq mi density
174 ft Elevation 53 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
68.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Taipei Timezone
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 35.0%
4% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 5.5%
83% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.5%
32% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.2%
90% lower than US avg

People

Population86,327
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density5,901/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$33,836
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty1.2%

Health

Obesity5.5%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking14.9%
Depression14.7%

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain68.7 in/yr
Sunny Days211/yr
Elevation174 ft (53 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.0%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband87.0%
Population86,327
Population Density5,901 / sq mi
Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Coordinates24.5643°, 120.8237°
TimezoneAsia/Taipei
Country🇹🇼 Taiwan
State / ProvinceTaiwan
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation68.7 inches (1,745 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age44.6 years

Is Miaoli a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Miaoli receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Miaoli offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 35.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Miaoli has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F. Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Miaoli has a population of 86,327 with a density of 5,901 people per square mile, spread across 14.6 square miles. The median age is 44.6 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.2% female and 48.8% male. 24.2% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 86.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

86,327
Total Population
5,901
People / sq mi
44.6yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
14.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Miaoli vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Miaoli vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Miaoli is N/A. Per capita income is $33,836 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 43.9, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Miaoli vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$33,836

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
32% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.2%
90% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living43.90 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Miaoli, 5.5% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 6.7% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 31.4% have high blood pressure. 14.9% are current smokers. 6.3% report binge drinking. 14.7% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Miaoli vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity5.5%
83% below US avg
Diabetes6.7%
High Blood Pressure31.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.9%
6% above US avg
Binge Drinking6.3%
Depression14.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate86.0%

Food & Exercise

Miaoli has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. 87% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet.

Temperature

58°F Jan (15°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average70.8°F
31% above US avg
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days211 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall68.7 inches
81% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood
Good Days %87.4%

Geography

Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Area14.6 sq mi (37.9 km²)
Population Density5,901/sq mi
Coordinates24.5643°N, 120.8237°W
TimezoneAsia/Taipei

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (15°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in
March 63°F (17°C) 7.0 in
April 70°F (21°C) 7.3 in
May 75°F (24°C) 9.2 in
June 79°F (26°C) 11.2 in Wettest
July 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 9.7 in
September 79°F (26°C) 5.6 in
October 74°F (23°C) 1.6 in
November 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in Driest
December 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in

Miaoli has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F — from 58°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 68.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.2") and November the driest (0.9").

35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4% above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 87.0% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.0%
4% above US avg
High School+99.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density5,901/sq mi
Total Area14.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Miaoli

What is the population of Miaoli?

Miaoli has a population of 86,327 residents and is located in Taiwan. The population density is 5,901 people per square mile, spread across 14.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.2% female and 48.8% male.

Is Miaoli expensive to live in?

Miaoli is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 43.9 — below the baseline of 100.

What is the weather like in Miaoli?

Miaoli has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 211 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 68.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 38.

How is the job market in Miaoli?

The job market in Miaoli is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% — well below the national rate of 3.6%.

How are the schools in Miaoli?

35.0% of adults in Miaoli hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Miaoli?

The obesity rate in Miaoli is 5.5% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 14.9% of adults are smokers. 14.7% of residents report depression.

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