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Yanji, China

Jilin · 🇨🇳 China

Yanji is a large city in Jilin, China with a population of 326,957. Elevation: 600 ft (183 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
326,957 Population 492/sq mi density
600 ft Elevation 183 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
22.0 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

Population326,957
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density492/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 Temp41°F (5°C)
AQI192 (Unhealthy)
Rain22.0 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation600 ft (183 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband90.6%
Population326,957
Population Density492 / sq mi
Elevation600 ft (183 m)
Coordinates42.8883°, 129.5024°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceJilin
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average8°F (-14°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation22.0 inches (559 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.4 inches (4 cm)
Median Age39.0 years

Is Yanji a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Yanji 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. Yanji 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

Yanji has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 296 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median AQI of 192.

Yanji has a population of 326,957 with a density of 492 people per square mile, spread across 665.0 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

326,957
Total Population
492
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
665.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Yanji vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Yanji vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Yanji 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: Yanji 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 Yanji, 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: Yanji 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

Yanji has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July — a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°F. The area gets 296 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 22.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.4 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 600 feet.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-14°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average41.1°F
24% below US avg
January Average8°F (-14°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall22.0 inches
42% below US avg
Snowfall1.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median192.0
RatingUnhealthy
Good Days %3.9%

Geography

Elevation600 ft (183 m)
Area665.0 sq mi (1,722.2 km²)
Population Density492/sq mi
Coordinates42.8883°N, 129.5024°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-14°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 14°F (-10°C) 0.2 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 0.4 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.0 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 5.1 in Wettest
September 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
October 44°F (7°C) 1.1 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 0.5 in
December 12°F (-11°C) 0.2 in

Yanji has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F — from 8°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.1").

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 Density492/sq mi
Total Area665.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.6%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Yanji

What is the population of Yanji?

Yanji has a population of 326,957 residents and is located in China. The population density is 492 people per square mile, spread across 665.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.0 years. The population is 49.1% female and 50.9% male.

Is Yanji expensive to live in?

Yanji 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 Yanji?

Yanji has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 8°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.0 inches, with 1.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 192.

How is the job market in Yanji?

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

How are the schools in Yanji?

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

How healthy is Yanji?

The obesity rate in Yanji 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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