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Oymak, China

Xinjiang · 🇨🇳 China

Oymak is a small city in Xinjiang, China with a population of 15,187. Elevation: 1,709 ft (521 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
15,187 Population
1,709 ft Elevation 521 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
8.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Urumqi 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

Population15,187
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 Temp41°F (5°C)
AQI192 (Unhealthy)
Rain8.8 in/yr
Sunny Days320/yr
Elevation1,709 ft (521 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband90.6%
Population15,187
Elevation1,709 ft (521 m)
Coordinates47.8781°, 86.9896°
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceXinjiang
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation8.8 inches (223 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.6 inches (7 cm)
Median Age39.0 years

Is Oymak a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Oymak 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. Oymak 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

Oymak has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 320 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 8.8 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median AQI of 192.

Oymak has a population of 15,187. 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

15,187
Total Population
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Oymak vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Oymak vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Oymak 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: Oymak 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 Oymak, 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: Oymak 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

Oymak has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July — a wide seasonal temperature swing of 66°F. The area gets 320 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 8.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.6 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 1,709 feet.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average41.4°F
23% below US avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall8.8 inches
77% below US avg
Snowfall2.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median192.0
RatingUnhealthy
Good Days %3.9%

Geography

Elevation1,709 ft (521 m)
Coordinates47.8781°N, 86.9896°W
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 7°F (-14°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 10°F (-12°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 0.4 in
April 47°F (8°C) 0.6 in
May 60°F (16°C) 0.8 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in
July 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in
September 59°F (15°C) 0.8 in
October 44°F (6°C) 0.9 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 0.8 in
December 12°F (-11°C) 0.6 in

Oymak has a seasonal temperature swing of 67°F — from 7°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.3") and February 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

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.6%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Oymak

What is the population of Oymak?

Oymak has a population of 15,187 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 Oymak expensive to live in?

Oymak 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 Oymak?

Oymak has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 7°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 320 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.8 inches, with 2.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 192.

How is the job market in Oymak?

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

How are the schools in Oymak?

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

How healthy is Oymak?

The obesity rate in Oymak 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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