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Pleiku, Vietnam

Gia Lai · 🇻🇳 Vietnam

Pleiku is a large city in Gia Lai, Vietnam with a population of 114,225. Elevation: 2,493 ft (760 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

4.0 /5.0
A Great
114,225 Population 1,110/sq mi density
2,493 ft Elevation 760 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
90.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Ho Chi Minh Timezone
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 37.6%
12% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 2.0%
94% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.5%
58% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.6%
87% lower than US avg

People

Population114,225
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density1,110/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$4,323
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty1.6%

Health

Obesity2.0%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking19.2%
Depression3.9%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
AQI49 (Good)
Rain90.5 in/yr
Sunny Days200/yr
Elevation2,493 ft (760 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+37.6%
High School+90.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband78.1%
Population114,225
Population Density1,110 / sq mi
Elevation2,493 ft (760 m)
Coordinates13.9833°, 108.0000°
TimezoneAsia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Country🇻🇳 Vietnam
State / ProvinceGia Lai
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation90.5 inches (2,299 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age32.5 years

Is Pleiku a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pleiku receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Pleiku stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 37.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 90.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Pleiku has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F. Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 200 sunny days, the area sees less sunshine than many U.S. cities. Annual precipitation totals 90.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.

Pleiku has a population of 114,225 with a density of 1,110 people per square mile, spread across 102.9 square miles. The median age is 32.5 years, 16% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51% female and 49% male. 15.8% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 71.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

114,225
Total Population
1,110
People / sq mi
32.5yrs
Median Age
16% below US avg
102.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49%
Female 51%

Race & Ethnicity

Pleiku vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Pleiku vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pleiku is N/A. Per capita income is $4,323 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 28.8, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Pleiku vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$4,323

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.6%
87% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living28.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Pleiku, 2.0% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.3% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 29.7% have high blood pressure. 19.2% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 10.7% report binge drinking. 86.3% are physically inactive, above the national average. 3.9% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity2.0%
94% below US avg
Diabetes5.3%
High Blood Pressure29.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.2%
37% above US avg
Binge Drinking10.7%
Physical Inactivity86.3%
Depression3.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate71.0%

Food & Exercise

Pleiku has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 90.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49. 85% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 2,493 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average73.5°F
36% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days200 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall90.5 inches
138% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median49.0
RatingGood
Good Days %85.2%

Geography

Elevation2,493 ft (760 m)
Area102.9 sq mi (266.6 km²)
Population Density1,110/sq mi
Coordinates13.9833°N, 108.0000°W
TimezoneAsia/Ho_Chi_Minh

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temp Precipitation
Jan 69°F (21°C)
0.0"
Feb 71°F (22°C)
0.3"
Mar 75°F (24°C)
1.1"
Apr 77°F (25°C)
3.1"
May 77°F (25°C)
9.2"
Jun 76°F (25°C)
12.8"
Jul 75°F (24°C)
19.3"
Aug 75°F (24°C)
18.1"
Sep 74°F (23°C)
15.9"
Oct 73°F (23°C)
7.9"
Nov 71°F (22°C)
2.4"
Dec 69°F (21°C)
0.4"

The warmest month is May at 77°F, while the coldest is December at 69°F — a seasonal swing of 8°F. July sees the most rain (19.3"), while January is the driest (0.0").

37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 12% above the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school. 78.1% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+37.6%
12% above US avg
High School+90.0%
A Education Grade (4.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,110/sq mi
Total Area102.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access78.1%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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