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Taicang, China

Jiangsu · 🇨🇳 China

Taicang is a major city in Jiangsu, China with a population of 831,113. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
831,113 Population 2,658/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
41.6 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

Population831,113
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density2,658/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 Temp61°F (16°C)
AQI192 (Unhealthy)
Rain41.6 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband90.6%
Population831,113
Population Density2,658 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates31.4478°, 121.0939°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceJiangsu
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation41.6 inches (1,057 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age39.0 years

Is Taicang a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Taicang 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. Taicang 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

Taicang enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median AQI of 192.

Taicang has a population of 831,113 with a density of 2,658 people per square mile, spread across 312.7 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

831,113
Total Population
2,658
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
312.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Taicang vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Taicang vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Taicang 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: Taicang 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 Taicang, 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: Taicang 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

Taicang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. 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 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.7°F
12% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.6 inches
10% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median192.0
RatingUnhealthy
Good Days %3.9%

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area312.7 sq mi (809.9 km²)
Population Density2,658/sq mi
Coordinates31.4478°N, 121.0939°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.7 in
April 58°F (14°C) 3.3 in
May 67°F (20°C) 3.5 in
June 75°F (24°C) 6.9 in Wettest
July 82°F (28°C) 6.1 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 5.1 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.9 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.8 in
November 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
December 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in Driest

Taicang has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F — from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.9") and December the driest (1.7").

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 Density2,658/sq mi
Total Area312.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.6%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Taicang

What is the population of Taicang?

Taicang has a population of 831,113 residents and is located in China. The population density is 2,658 people per square mile, spread across 312.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.0 years. The population is 49.1% female and 50.9% male.

Is Taicang expensive to live in?

Taicang 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 Taicang?

Taicang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.6 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 192.

How is the job market in Taicang?

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

How are the schools in Taicang?

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

How healthy is Taicang?

The obesity rate in Taicang 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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