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Yuanping, China

Shanxi · 🇨🇳 China

Yuanping is a mid-size city in Shanxi, China with a population of 82,883. Elevation: 2,615 ft (797 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
82,883 Population 84/sq mi density
2,615 ft Elevation 797 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
16.4 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

Population82,883
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density84/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 Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI192 (Unhealthy)
Rain16.4 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation2,615 ft (797 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband90.6%
Population82,883
Population Density84 / sq mi
Elevation2,615 ft (797 m)
Coordinates38.7153°, 112.7575°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceShanxi
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation16.4 inches (417 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches (1 cm)
Median Age39.0 years

Is Yuanping a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Yuanping 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. Yuanping 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

Yuanping experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 306 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median AQI of 192.

Yuanping has a population of 82,883 with a density of 84 people per square mile, spread across 984.5 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

82,883
Total Population
84
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
984.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Yuanping vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Yuanping vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Yuanping 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: Yuanping 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 Yuanping, 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: Yuanping 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

Yuanping experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 306 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 16.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). 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 2,615 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall16.4 inches
57% below US avg
Snowfall0.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median192.0
RatingUnhealthy
Good Days %3.9%

Geography

Elevation2,615 ft (797 m)
Area984.5 sq mi (2,550.0 km²)
Population Density84/sq mi
Coordinates38.7153°N, 112.7575°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 0.1 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 0.2 in
March 38°F (3°C) 0.3 in
April 53°F (11°C) 0.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
June 71°F (22°C) 2.0 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 4.5 in Wettest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 0.9 in
November 35°F (1°C) 0.3 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 0.0 in Driest

Yuanping has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F — from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and December the driest (0.0").

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 Density84/sq mi
Total Area984.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.6%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Yuanping

What is the population of Yuanping?

Yuanping has a population of 82,883 residents and is located in China. The population density is 84 people per square mile, spread across 984.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.0 years. The population is 49.1% female and 50.9% male.

Is Yuanping expensive to live in?

Yuanping 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 Yuanping?

Yuanping has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.4 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 192.

How is the job market in Yuanping?

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

How are the schools in Yuanping?

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

How healthy is Yuanping?

The obesity rate in Yuanping 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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