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Qarasu, China

Xinjiang · 🇨🇳 China

Qarasu is a mid-size city in Xinjiang, China with a population of 71,446. Elevation: 2,589 ft (789 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
71,446 Population 97/sq mi density
2,589 ft Elevation 789 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
10.1 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

Population71,446
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density97/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 Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI192 (Unhealthy)
Rain10.1 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation2,589 ft (789 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband90.6%
Population71,446
Population Density97 / sq mi
Elevation2,589 ft (789 m)
Coordinates44.2028°, 80.4164°
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceXinjiang
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation10.1 inches (257 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.3 inches (8 cm)
Median Age39.0 years

Is Qarasu a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Qarasu 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. Qarasu 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

Qarasu experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 318 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median AQI of 192.

Qarasu has a population of 71,446 with a density of 97 people per square mile, spread across 736.9 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

71,446
Total Population
97
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
736.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Qarasu vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Qarasu vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Qarasu 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: Qarasu 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 Qarasu, 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: Qarasu 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

Qarasu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 318 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 10.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.3 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 2,589 feet.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall10.1 inches
73% below US avg
Snowfall3.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median192.0
RatingUnhealthy
Good Days %3.9%

Geography

Elevation2,589 ft (789 m)
Area736.9 sq mi (1,908.5 km²)
Population Density97/sq mi
Coordinates44.2028°N, 80.4164°W
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-9°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.6 in
March 34°F (1°C) 0.7 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.1 in
June 69°F (21°C) 1.4 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in
September 62°F (16°C) 0.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 0.9 in
November 34°F (1°C) 0.9 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 0.7 in

Qarasu has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F — from 15°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.4") and January the driest (0.5").

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 Density97/sq mi
Total Area736.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.6%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Qarasu

What is the population of Qarasu?

Qarasu has a population of 71,446 residents and is located in China. The population density is 97 people per square mile, spread across 736.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.0 years. The population is 49.1% female and 50.9% male.

Is Qarasu expensive to live in?

Qarasu 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 Qarasu?

Qarasu has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.1 inches, with 3.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 192.

How is the job market in Qarasu?

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

How are the schools in Qarasu?

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

How healthy is Qarasu?

The obesity rate in Qarasu 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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