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Xiaochang

City in Hubei, China

Overview

Xiaochang is a mid-sized county-level city in Hubei Province, China, known for its agricultural roots and energetic local markets. The city offers an authentic taste of provincial Chinese life, with low living costs and friendly residents.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
China
Province
Hubei
Population
483,367
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
31.25°, 114.04°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$677
Local Cost
$278
Local Income
$450
Cashless
80
English
20
Temperature
16.8°C
Summer Avg
27.6°C
Winter Avg
4.7°C
Record High
41.7°C
Record Low
-11.9°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
1170 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.

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