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Xinyang, China

Henan · 🇨🇳 China

Xinyang is a major city in Henan, China with a population of 1,230,042. Elevation: 292 ft (89 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,230,042 Population 168/sq mi density
292 ft Elevation 89 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
42.6 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

Population1,230,042
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density168/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 Temp60°F (16°C)
AQI192 (Unhealthy)
Rain42.6 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation292 ft (89 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband90.6%
Population1,230,042
Population Density168 / sq mi
Elevation292 ft (89 m)
Coordinates32.1228°, 114.0656°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceHenan
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation42.6 inches (1,082 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age39.0 years

Is Xinyang a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Xinyang 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. Xinyang 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

Xinyang enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. With 259 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median AQI of 192.

Xinyang has a population of 1,230,042 with a density of 168 people per square mile, spread across 7,303.4 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

1,230,042
Total Population
168
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
7,303.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Xinyang vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Xinyang vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Xinyang 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: Xinyang 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 Xinyang, 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: Xinyang 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

Xinyang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 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 292 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.9°F
11% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.6 inches
12% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median192.0
RatingUnhealthy
Good Days %3.9%

Geography

Elevation292 ft (89 m)
Area7,303.4 sq mi (18,915.7 km²)
Population Density168/sq mi
Coordinates32.1228°N, 114.0656°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 1.7 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
April 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in
June 77°F (25°C) 5.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 5.9 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in
November 51°F (10°C) 2.0 in
December 41°F (5°C) 0.8 in Driest

Xinyang has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F — from 37°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and December the driest (0.8").

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 Density168/sq mi
Total Area7,303.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.6%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Xinyang

What is the population of Xinyang?

Xinyang has a population of 1,230,042 residents and is located in China. The population density is 168 people per square mile, spread across 7,303.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.0 years. The population is 49.1% female and 50.9% male.

Is Xinyang expensive to live in?

Xinyang 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 Xinyang?

Xinyang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 192.

How is the job market in Xinyang?

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

How are the schools in Xinyang?

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

How healthy is Xinyang?

The obesity rate in Xinyang 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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