Qamdo, China — City Data & Statistics

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

Population86,280

Median Age39.0 yrs

Density2/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 Temp41°F (5°C)

AQI192 (Unhealthy)

Rain21.0 in/yr

Sunny Days298/yr

Elevation10,614 ft (3,235 m)

Education

B+

Bachelor's+34.6%

High School+90.0%

Community

CommuteN/A

Broadband90.6%

Population	86,280
Population Density	2 / sq mi
Elevation	10,614 ft (3,235 m)
Coordinates	31.1304°, 97.1798°
Timezone	Asia/Shanghai
Country	🇨🇳 China
State / Province	Tibet
Average Temperature	41°F (5°C)
January Average	24°F (-4°C)
July Average	56°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation	21.0 inches (533 mm)
Annual Snowfall	1.3 inches (3 cm)
Median Age	39.0 years

Is Qamdo a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Qamdo 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. Qamdo 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

Qamdo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. With 298 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 21.0 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median AQI of 192.

Qamdo has a population of 86,280 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 42,070.5 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

86,280

Total Population

People / sq mi

39.0yrs

Median Age

0% below US avg

42,070.5mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%

Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Qamdo vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages	100%

Social Characteristics

Qamdo vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Qamdo 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: Qamdo vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income


Per Capita Income	$12,951

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	4.6%
	28% above US avg
Poverty Rate	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	49.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Qamdo, 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: Qamdo vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	8.3%
	74% below US avg
Diabetes	8.8%
High Blood Pressure	27.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	21.9%
	56% above US avg
Binge Drinking	4.5%
Physical Inactivity	84.3%
Depression	8.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	85.0%

Food & Exercise

Qamdo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 298 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 21.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.3 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 10,614 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 56°F Jul (14°C)

Annual Average	41.2°F
	24% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-4°C)
July Average	56°F (14°C)
Sunny Days	298 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	21.0 inches
	45% below US avg
Snowfall	1.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	192.0
Rating	Unhealthy
Good Days %	3.9%

Geography

Elevation	10,614 ft (3,235 m)
Area	42,070.5 sq mi (108,962.5 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	31.1304°N, 97.1798°W
Timezone	Asia/Shanghai

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	24°F (-4°C)	0.1 in	Coldest, Driest
February	29°F (-2°C)	0.2 in
March	35°F (2°C)	0.5 in
April	41°F (5°C)	0.9 in
May	49°F (9°C)	1.9 in
June	55°F (13°C)	3.9 in
July	56°F (14°C)	4.5 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	55°F (13°C)	3.9 in
September	51°F (11°C)	3.3 in
October	43°F (6°C)	1.3 in
November	32°F (0°C)	0.2 in
December	25°F (-4°C)	0.2 in

Qamdo has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F — from 24°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.1").

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 Density	2/sq mi
Total Area	42,070.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	90.6%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Qamdo

What is the population of Qamdo?

Qamdo has a population of 86,280 residents and is located in China. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 42,070.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.0 years. The population is 49.1% female and 50.9% male.

Is Qamdo expensive to live in?

Qamdo 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 Qamdo?

Qamdo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.0 inches, with 1.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 192.

How is the job market in Qamdo?

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

How are the schools in Qamdo?

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

How healthy is Qamdo?

The obesity rate in Qamdo 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.