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Yesan, South Korea

Chungcheongnam-do · 🇰🇷 South Korea

Yesan is a mid-size city in Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea with a population of 39,409. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
39,409 Population 188/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
49.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Seoul Timezone
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 44.6%
32% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 7.3%
77% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.7%
26% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.2%
98% lower than US avg

People

Population39,409
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density188/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$35,674
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty0.2%

Health

Obesity7.3%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking15.9%
Depression28.2%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain49.9 in/yr
Sunny Days245/yr
Elevation75 ft (23 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+44.6%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband97.4%
Population39,409
Population Density188 / sq mi
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates36.6776°, 126.8427°
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Country🇰🇷 South Korea
State / ProvinceChungcheongnam-do
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation49.9 inches (1,268 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.6 inches (9 cm)
Median Age44.0 years

Is Yesan a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Yesan receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Yesan 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 2.7%. Only 0.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 44.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Yesan experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Yesan has a population of 39,409 with a density of 188 people per square mile, spread across 209.7 square miles. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.1% female and 49.9% male. 23.8% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 88.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

39,409
Total Population
188
People / sq mi
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
209.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Yesan vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Yesan vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Yesan is N/A. Per capita income is $35,674. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.2% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 59.4, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Yesan vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$35,674

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.2%
98% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living59.40 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Yesan, 7.3% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 8.0% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 26.7% have high blood pressure. 15.9% are current smokers. 8.4% report binge drinking. 94.2% are physically inactive, above the national average. 28.2% report depression (above the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Yesan vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity7.3%
77% below US avg
Diabetes8.0%
High Blood Pressure26.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.9%
14% above US avg
Binge Drinking8.4%
Physical Inactivity94.2%
Depression28.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate88.0%

Food & Exercise

Yesan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. 85% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.9 inches
31% above US avg
Snowfall3.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood
Good Days %85.4%

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area209.7 sq mi (543.1 km²)
Population Density188/sq mi
Coordinates36.6776°N, 126.8427°W
TimezoneAsia/Seoul

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 1.3 in
March 40°F (4°C) 2.0 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
June 70°F (21°C) 5.3 in
July 76°F (25°C) 11.7 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 10.2 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 5.7 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.2 in

Yesan has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F — from 27°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.7") and January the driest (1.1").

44.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 32% above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 97.4% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+44.6%
32% above US avg
High School+99.0%
A+ Education Grade (4.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density188/sq mi
Total Area209.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access97.4%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Yesan

What is the population of Yesan?

Yesan has a population of 39,409 residents and is located in South Korea. The population density is 188 people per square mile, spread across 209.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.1% female and 49.9% male.

Is Yesan expensive to live in?

Yesan is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 59.4 — below the baseline of 100.

What is the weather like in Yesan?

Yesan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 245 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.9 inches, with 3.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 48.

How is the job market in Yesan?

The job market in Yesan is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% — well below the national rate of 3.6%.

How are the schools in Yesan?

44.6% of adults in Yesan hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Yesan?

The obesity rate in Yesan is 7.3% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 15.9% of adults are smokers. 94.2% are physically inactive. 28.2% of residents report depression.

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