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Pingdingshan, China

Henan · 🇨🇳 China

Pingdingshan is a major city in Henan, China with a population of 979,130. Elevation: 269 ft (82 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
979,130 Population 321/sq mi density
269 ft Elevation 82 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
30.0 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

Population979,130
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density321/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 Temp59°F (15°C)
AQI192 (Unhealthy)
Rain30.0 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation269 ft (82 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband90.6%
Population979,130
Population Density321 / sq mi
Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Coordinates33.7309°, 113.3155°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceHenan
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation30.0 inches (761 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.5 inches (1 cm)
Median Age39.0 years

Is Pingdingshan a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pingdingshan 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. Pingdingshan 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

Pingdingshan enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. With 282 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median AQI of 192.

Pingdingshan has a population of 979,130 with a density of 321 people per square mile, spread across 3,054.1 square miles. 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

979,130
Total Population
321
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
3,054.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Pingdingshan vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Pingdingshan vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pingdingshan 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: Pingdingshan 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 Pingdingshan, 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: Pingdingshan 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

Pingdingshan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 282 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 30.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). 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 269 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.3°F
10% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall30.0 inches
21% below US avg
Snowfall0.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median192.0
RatingUnhealthy
Good Days %3.9%

Geography

Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Area3,054.1 sq mi (7,910.1 km²)
Population Density321/sq mi
Coordinates33.7309°N, 113.3155°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 0.7 in
March 48°F (9°C) 1.4 in
April 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in
June 79°F (26°C) 3.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in
September 71°F (21°C) 3.5 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
November 49°F (10°C) 1.3 in
December 39°F (4°C) 0.4 in Driest

Pingdingshan has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F — from 35°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.5") and December the driest (0.4").

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

Population Density321/sq mi
Total Area3,054.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.6%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Pingdingshan

What is the population of Pingdingshan?

Pingdingshan has a population of 979,130 residents and is located in China. The population density is 321 people per square mile, spread across 3,054.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.0 years. The population is 49.1% female and 50.9% male.

Is Pingdingshan expensive to live in?

Pingdingshan 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 Pingdingshan?

Pingdingshan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.0 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 192.

How is the job market in Pingdingshan?

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

How are the schools in Pingdingshan?

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

How healthy is Pingdingshan?

The obesity rate in Pingdingshan 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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