Laiwu
City in Shandong, China
Overview
Set in the hills of central Shandong, Laiwu blends industry, tradition, and scenic mountain landscapes. The city is known for its steel production and comfortable living, with a rich local culture and easy access to nature. Visitors will find authentic markets, local cuisine, and a low-key pace compared to larger Chinese cities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Province
Shandong
Population
969,632
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
36.22°, 117.67°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
73
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
38
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$751
Local Cost
$286
Local Income
$650
Cashless
85
English
25
Temperature
12.9°C
Summer Avg
25.4°C
Winter Avg
-0.9°C
Record High
42.6°C
Record Low
-20.1°C
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
795 mm
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
19
Walk Score
19
Footways
37.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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Neighborhoods
Mapped15 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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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.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. 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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 15 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-04-04.
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 69/100.