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Sanshui, China

Guangdong · 🇨🇳 China

Sanshui is a large city in Guangdong, China with a population of 153,714. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
153,714 Population 481/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
68.9 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

Population153,714
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density481/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 Temp72°F (22°C)
AQI192 (Unhealthy)
Rain68.9 in/yr
Sunny Days211/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband90.6%
Population153,714
Population Density481 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates23.1549°, 112.8916°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGuangdong
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average56°F (14°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation68.9 inches (1,749 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age39.0 years

Is Sanshui a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sanshui receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include a low poverty rate. Sanshui 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

Sanshui has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F. Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.9 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median AQI of 192.

Sanshui has a population of 153,714 with a density of 481 people per square mile, spread across 319.6 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

153,714
Total Population
481
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
319.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Sanshui vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Sanshui vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sanshui 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: Sanshui 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 Sanshui, 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: Sanshui 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

Sanshui has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.9 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 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

56°F Jan (14°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average72.0°F
33% above US avg
January Average56°F (14°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days211 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall68.9 inches
81% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median192.0
RatingUnhealthy
Good Days %3.9%

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area319.6 sq mi (827.7 km²)
Population Density481/sq mi
Coordinates23.1549°N, 112.8916°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (14°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 58°F (15°C) 2.6 in
March 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
April 72°F (22°C) 7.3 in
May 78°F (26°C) 11.5 in Wettest
June 82°F (28°C) 10.6 in
July 84°F (29°C) 9.4 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 9.7 in
September 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in
October 76°F (24°C) 3.0 in
November 67°F (20°C) 1.7 in
December 60°F (15°C) 1.5 in Driest

Sanshui has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F — from 56°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 68.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (11.5") and December the driest (1.5").

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 Density481/sq mi
Total Area319.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.6%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Sanshui

What is the population of Sanshui?

Sanshui has a population of 153,714 residents and is located in China. The population density is 481 people per square mile, spread across 319.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.0 years. The population is 49.1% female and 50.9% male.

Is Sanshui expensive to live in?

Sanshui 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 Sanshui?

Sanshui has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 211 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 68.9 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 192.

How is the job market in Sanshui?

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

How are the schools in Sanshui?

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

How healthy is Sanshui?

The obesity rate in Sanshui 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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