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Houma
City in Shanxi, China
Overview
Houma is a mid-sized city in Shanxi province, China, blending ancient heritage with a growing urban scene. Visitors will find a mix of historic sites, thriving local markets, and tranquil river walks throughout the city.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Province
Shanxi
Population
257,854
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
35.63°, 111.36°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$639
Local Cost
$311
Local Income
$420
Cashless
80
English
20
Temperature
12.4°C
Summer Avg
25.1°C
Winter Avg
-1.1°C
Record High
41.6°C
Record Low
-17.9°C
Humidity
60%
Precipitation
567 mm
Internet Speed
96 Mbps
Upload
100 Mbps
Latency
47 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
8
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. 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 60/100.
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