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Putian, China

Fujian · 🇨🇳 China

Putian is a major city in Fujian, China with a population of 1,539,389. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,539,389 Population 965/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
47.4 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

Population1,539,389
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density965/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 Temp69°F (21°C)
AQI192 (Unhealthy)
Rain47.4 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation75 ft (23 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband90.6%
Population1,539,389
Population Density965 / sq mi
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates25.4394°, 119.0103°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceFujian
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation47.4 inches (1,205 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age39.0 years

Is Putian a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Putian 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. Putian 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

Putian enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F. Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median AQI of 192.

Putian has a population of 1,539,389 with a density of 965 people per square mile, spread across 1,594.9 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

1,539,389
Total Population
965
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
1,594.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Putian vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Putian vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Putian 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: Putian 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 Putian, 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: Putian 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

Putian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches (wetter 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 75 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average68.9°F
28% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.4 inches
25% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median192.0
RatingUnhealthy
Good Days %3.9%

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area1,594.9 sq mi (4,130.8 km²)
Population Density965/sq mi
Coordinates25.4394°N, 119.0103°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
March 58°F (14°C) 4.7 in
April 66°F (19°C) 5.6 in
May 73°F (23°C) 6.5 in
June 79°F (26°C) 9.1 in Wettest
July 84°F (29°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 5.4 in
September 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in
October 73°F (23°C) 1.2 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
December 57°F (14°C) 1.0 in Driest

Putian has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F — from 54°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.1") and December the driest (1.0").

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 Density965/sq mi
Total Area1,594.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.6%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Putian

What is the population of Putian?

Putian has a population of 1,539,389 residents and is located in China. The population density is 965 people per square mile, spread across 1,594.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.0 years. The population is 49.1% female and 50.9% male.

Is Putian expensive to live in?

Putian 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 Putian?

Putian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 192.

How is the job market in Putian?

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

How are the schools in Putian?

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

How healthy is Putian?

The obesity rate in Putian 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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