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Xichang, China

Sichuan · 🇨🇳 China

Xichang is a large city in Sichuan, China with a population of 481,796. Elevation: 5,112 ft (1,558 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
481,796 Population 470/sq mi density
5,112 ft Elevation 1,558 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
37.0 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

Population481,796
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density470/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)
Rain37.0 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation5,112 ft (1,558 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband90.6%
Population481,796
Population Density470 / sq mi
Elevation5,112 ft (1,558 m)
Coordinates27.8964°, 102.2634°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceSichuan
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation37.0 inches (939 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age39.0 years

Is Xichang a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Xichang 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. Xichang 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

Xichang enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 269 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median AQI of 192.

Xichang has a population of 481,796 with a density of 470 people per square mile, spread across 1,024.6 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

481,796
Total Population
470
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
1,024.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Xichang vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Xichang vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Xichang 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: Xichang 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 Xichang, 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: Xichang 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

Xichang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 269 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 37.0 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 5,112 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average60.5°F
12% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.0 inches
3% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median192.0
RatingUnhealthy
Good Days %3.9%

Geography

Elevation5,112 ft (1,558 m)
Area1,024.6 sq mi (2,653.8 km²)
Population Density470/sq mi
Coordinates27.8964°N, 102.2634°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 51°F (11°C) 0.2 in
March 58°F (14°C) 0.6 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
May 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
June 70°F (21°C) 7.0 in
July 71°F (22°C) 8.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 6.7 in
September 66°F (19°C) 5.8 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
November 54°F (12°C) 0.8 in
December 48°F (9°C) 0.2 in

Xichang has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F — from 47°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (0.2").

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 Density470/sq mi
Total Area1,024.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.6%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Xichang

What is the population of Xichang?

Xichang has a population of 481,796 residents and is located in China. The population density is 470 people per square mile, spread across 1,024.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.0 years. The population is 49.1% female and 50.9% male.

Is Xichang expensive to live in?

Xichang 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 Xichang?

Xichang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 192.

How is the job market in Xichang?

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

How are the schools in Xichang?

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

How healthy is Xichang?

The obesity rate in Xichang 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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