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Tsetserleg, Mongolia

Arkhangai Province · 🇲🇳 Mongolia

Tsetserleg is a small city in Arkhangai Province, Mongolia with a population of 21,620. Elevation: 5,594 ft (1,705 m). Average temperature: 32°F (-0°C).

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
21,620 Population 104/sq mi density
5,594 ft Elevation 1,705 meters
32°F Avg Temperature -0°C
12.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Ulaanbaatar Timezone
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 15.0%
55% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 24.1%
25% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.2%
45% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.4%
97% lower than US avg

People

Population21,620
Median Age28.3 yrs
Density104/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$5,839
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty0.4%

Health

Obesity24.1%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking27.5%
Depression34.5%

Climate

Avg Temp32°F (-0°C)
AQI179 (Unhealthy)
Rain12.6 in/yr
Sunny Days313/yr
Elevation5,594 ft (1,705 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+90.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband83.0%
Population21,620
Population Density104 / sq mi
Elevation5,594 ft (1,705 m)
Coordinates47.4750°, 101.4542°
TimezoneAsia/Ulaanbaatar
Country🇲🇳 Mongolia
State / ProvinceArkhangai Province
Average Temperature32°F (-0°C)
January Average5°F (-15°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation12.6 inches (319 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.7 inches (4 cm)
Median Age28.3 years

Is Tsetserleg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Tsetserleg receives an overall livability score of 2.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Tsetserleg has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The unemployment rate of 5.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Tsetserleg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F. Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. With 313 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median AQI of 179.

Tsetserleg has a population of 21,620 with a density of 104 people per square mile, spread across 207.0 square miles. The median age is 28.3 years, 27% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.1% female and 49.9% male. 12.8% of residents have a disability. 70.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

21,620
Total Population
104
People / sq mi
28.3yrs
Median Age
27% below US avg
207.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Tsetserleg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Tsetserleg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Tsetserleg is N/A. Per capita income is $5,839 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 5.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.4% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 35.3, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Tsetserleg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$5,839

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.2%
45% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.4%
97% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living35.30 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Tsetserleg, 24.1% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 11.7% have diabetes. 42.8% have high blood pressure. 27.5% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 7.7% report binge drinking. 78.8% are physically inactive, above the national average. 34.5% report depression (above the 20.0% national average).

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity24.1%
25% below US avg
Diabetes11.7%
High Blood Pressure42.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking27.5%
96% above US avg
Binge Drinking7.7%
Physical Inactivity78.8%
Depression34.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate70.0%

Food & Exercise

Tsetserleg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (-0°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 313 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 12.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median AQI of 179 — residents may notice occasional air quality concerns. 9% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 5,594 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

5°F Jan (-15°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average31.8°F
41% below US avg
January Average5°F (-15°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall12.6 inches
67% below US avg
Snowfall1.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median179.0
RatingUnhealthy
Good Days %9.3%

Geography

Elevation5,594 ft (1,705 m)
Area207.0 sq mi (536.0 km²)
Population Density104/sq mi
Coordinates47.4750°N, 101.4542°W
TimezoneAsia/Ulaanbaatar

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temp Precipitation
Jan 5°F (-15°C)
0.1"
Feb 8°F (-13°C)
0.1"
Mar 18°F (-8°C)
0.2"
Apr 34°F (1°C)
0.6"
May 47°F (8°C)
1.1"
Jun 55°F (13°C)
2.4"
Jul 58°F (14°C)
3.5"
Aug 55°F (13°C)
2.9"
Sep 45°F (7°C)
1.0"
Oct 32°F (0°C)
0.5"
Nov 18°F (-8°C)
0.2"
Dec 8°F (-13°C)
0.1"

The warmest month is July at 58°F, while the coldest is January at 5°F — a seasonal swing of 53°F. July sees the most rain (3.5"), while January is the driest (0.1").

15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 55% below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school. 83.0% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.0%
55% below US avg
High School+90.0%
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density104/sq mi
Total Area207.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access83.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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