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Yên Bái, Vietnam

Lao Cai · 🇻🇳 Vietnam

Yên Bái is a large city in Lao Cai, Vietnam with a population of 100,631. Elevation: 148 ft (45 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

4.0 /5.0
A Great
100,631 Population 2,441/sq mi density
148 ft Elevation 45 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
74.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Bangkok Timezone
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 37.6%
12% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 2.0%
94% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.5%
58% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.6%
87% lower than US avg

People

Population100,631
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density2,441/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$4,323
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty1.6%

Health

Obesity2.0%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking19.2%
Depression3.9%

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
AQI49 (Good)
Rain74.7 in/yr
Sunny Days205/yr
Elevation148 ft (45 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+37.6%
High School+90.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband78.1%
Population100,631
Population Density2,441 / sq mi
Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Coordinates21.7229°, 104.9113°
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Country🇻🇳 Vietnam
State / ProvinceLao Cai
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation74.7 inches (1,897 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age32.5 years

Is Yên Bái a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Yên Bái receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Yên Bái stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 37.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 90.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Yên Bái has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F. Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.

Yên Bái has a population of 100,631 with a density of 2,441 people per square mile. The median age is 32.5 years, 16% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

100,631
Total Population
2,441
People / sq mi
32.5yrs
Median Age
16% below US avg
41.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49%
Female 51%

Race & Ethnicity

Yên Bái vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Yên Bái vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Yên Bái is N/A. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Yên Bái vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$4,323

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.6%
87% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living28.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Yên Bái, 2.0% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 19.2% are current smokers. 3.9% report depression. 86.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Yên Bái vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity2.0%
94% below US avg
Diabetes5.3%
High Blood Pressure29.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.2%
37% above US avg
Binge Drinking10.7%
Physical Inactivity86.3%
Depression3.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate71.0%

Food & Exercise

Yên Bái has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation is 74.7 inches. The area enjoys 205 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average73.3°F
36% above US avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days205 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall74.7 inches
97% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median49.0
RatingGood
Good Days %85.2%

Geography

Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Area41.2 sq mi (106.8 km²)
Population Density2,441/sq mi
Coordinates21.7229°N, 104.9113°W
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
37.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% above US avg). 78.1% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+37.6%
12% above US avg
High School+90.0%
A Education Grade (4.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density2,441/sq mi
Total Area41.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access78.1%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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