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Wafangdian, China

Liaoning · 🇨🇳 China

Wafangdian is a large city in Liaoning, China with a population of 454,338. Elevation: 338 ft (103 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
454,338 Population 323/sq mi density
338 ft Elevation 103 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
26.5 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

Population454,338
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density323/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 Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI192 (Unhealthy)
Rain26.5 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation338 ft (103 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband90.6%
Population454,338
Population Density323 / sq mi
Elevation338 ft (103 m)
Coordinates39.6183°, 122.0081°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceLiaoning
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation26.5 inches (673 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.0 inches (3 cm)
Median Age39.0 years

Is Wafangdian a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wafangdian 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. Wafangdian 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

Wafangdian experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 288 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median AQI of 192.

Wafangdian has a population of 454,338 with a density of 323 people per square mile, spread across 1,407.0 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

454,338
Total Population
323
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
1,407.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Wafangdian vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Wafangdian vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wafangdian 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: Wafangdian 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 Wafangdian, 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: Wafangdian 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

Wafangdian experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.0 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 338 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall26.5 inches
30% below US avg
Snowfall1.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median192.0
RatingUnhealthy
Good Days %3.9%

Geography

Elevation338 ft (103 m)
Area1,407.0 sq mi (3,644.2 km²)
Population Density323/sq mi
Coordinates39.6183°N, 122.0081°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 24°F (-4°C) 0.3 in
March 36°F (2°C) 0.5 in
April 50°F (10°C) 1.5 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in
July 74°F (24°C) 7.2 in Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 6.5 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in
November 38°F (4°C) 0.9 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 0.4 in

Wafangdian has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F — from 19°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (0.3").

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 Density323/sq mi
Total Area1,407.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.6%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Wafangdian

What is the population of Wafangdian?

Wafangdian has a population of 454,338 residents and is located in China. The population density is 323 people per square mile, spread across 1,407.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.0 years. The population is 49.1% female and 50.9% male.

Is Wafangdian expensive to live in?

Wafangdian 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 Wafangdian?

Wafangdian has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.5 inches, with 1.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 192.

How is the job market in Wafangdian?

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

How are the schools in Wafangdian?

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

How healthy is Wafangdian?

The obesity rate in Wafangdian 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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