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Seosan, South Korea

Chungcheongnam-do · 🇰🇷 South Korea

Seosan is a mid-size city in Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea with a population of 74,208. Elevation: 108 ft (33 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
74,208 Population 259/sq mi density
108 ft Elevation 33 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
47.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Seoul Timezone
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 44.6%
32% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 7.3%
77% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.7%
26% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.2%
98% lower than US avg

People

Population74,208
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density259/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$35,674
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty0.2%

Health

Obesity7.3%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking15.9%
Depression28.2%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain47.6 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation108 ft (33 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+44.6%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband97.4%
Population74,208
Population Density259 / sq mi
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Coordinates36.7817°, 126.4522°
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Country🇰🇷 South Korea
State / ProvinceChungcheongnam-do
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation47.6 inches (1,208 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.8 inches (10 cm)
Median Age44.0 years

Is Seosan a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Seosan receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Seosan 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 2.7%. Only 0.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 44.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Seosan experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Seosan has a population of 74,208 with a density of 259 people per square mile, spread across 286.0 square miles. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.1% female and 49.9% male. 23.8% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 88.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

74,208
Total Population
259
People / sq mi
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
286.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Seosan vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Seosan vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Seosan is N/A. Per capita income is $35,674. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.2% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 59.4, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Seosan vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$35,674

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.2%
98% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living59.40 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Seosan, 7.3% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 8.0% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 26.7% have high blood pressure. 15.9% are current smokers. 8.4% report binge drinking. 94.2% are physically inactive, above the national average. 28.2% report depression (above the 20.0% national average).

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity7.3%
77% below US avg
Diabetes8.0%
High Blood Pressure26.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.9%
14% above US avg
Binge Drinking8.4%
Physical Inactivity94.2%
Depression28.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate88.0%

Food & Exercise

Seosan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. 85% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.3°F
1% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.6 inches
25% above US avg
Snowfall3.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood
Good Days %85.4%

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area286.0 sq mi (740.8 km²)
Population Density259/sq mi
Coordinates36.7817°N, 126.4522°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (-0°C) 1.3 in
March 40°F (5°C) 1.9 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in
July 76°F (24°C) 10.5 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 9.5 in Warmest
September 69°F (20°C) 5.7 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.3 in

Seosan has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F — from 29°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.5") and January the driest (1.2").

44.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 32% above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 97.4% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+44.6%
32% above US avg
High School+99.0%
A+ Education Grade (4.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density259/sq mi
Total Area286.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access97.4%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Seosan

What is the population of Seosan?

Seosan has a population of 74,208 residents and is located in South Korea. The population density is 259 people per square mile, spread across 286.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.1% female and 49.9% male.

Is Seosan expensive to live in?

Seosan is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 59.4 — below the baseline of 100.

What is the weather like in Seosan?

Seosan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.6 inches, with 3.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 48.

How is the job market in Seosan?

The job market in Seosan is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% — well below the national rate of 3.6%.

How are the schools in Seosan?

44.6% of adults in Seosan hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Seosan?

The obesity rate in Seosan is 7.3% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 15.9% of adults are smokers. 94.2% are physically inactive. 28.2% of residents report depression.

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