Composite profile
Overall score
66/100
Use the Wuhan profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and country-level context alongside Shanghai, Beijing, and Chengdu.
Overall66/100
Affordability72/100
Air quality56/100
Energy62/100
China / East Asia
Wuhan, China City Intelligence
Wuhan is a major central-Chinese megacity at the confluence of the Yangtze and Han rivers, useful for inland-China comparison and logistics framing. Wuhan is a east asia city of about ~13.4M metro in China. On the composite city-intelligence score, Wuhan sits below the indexed median, with practical gaps to close (66/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- ~13.4M metro
Image credit: Image: 螺钉 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Overall city intelligence
Mixed66/100
Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.
Data confidence
Directional
Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.
Verified utility layers
See country hub
Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.
Wuhan data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 72/100 | Wuhan's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies. |
| Air Quality | 56/100 | Wuhan's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated. |
| Energy | 62/100 | Wuhan's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context. |
| Safety | 62/100 | Wuhan's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available. |
| Internet Speed | 64/100 | Wuhan's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Climate Risk | 58/100 | Wuhan's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Resilience | 58/100 | Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context. |
Safety
Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.
Safety
Overall safety63/100
Low crime64/100
Personal safety66/100
Night safety57/100
Road safety65/100
Wuhan has a moderate safety estimate (63/100); standard urban precautions are advised, particularly after dark.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life69/100
Healthcare75/100
Education80/100
Green space40/100
Cleanliness67/100
Infrastructure80/100
Mobility73/100
Wuhan has a high quality-of-life estimate (69/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport and infrastructure.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness66/100
Education80/100
Green space40/100
Overall safety63/100
Wuhan scores moderate for family living (66/100), helped by education access and healthcare.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability72/100
Walkability90/100
Cycling64/100
Infrastructure80/100
Wuhan is high for remote workers (72/100), based on connectivity, affordability and walkability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability69/100
Healthcare75/100
Cleanliness67/100
Outdoor lifestyle28/100
Wuhan is high for retirement (69/100), appealing for healthcare access, affordability and a comfortable climate.
Emergency and public safety in Wuhan
Local public safety guidance for Wuhan, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Wuhan, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the China emergency profile, which currently lists no verified national contacts.
Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.
Healthcare and hospitals in Wuhan
Healthcare context for Wuhan, with national-level information from China where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.
For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Wuhan, see the China healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.
Transport and mobility in Wuhan
Local mobility context for Wuhan, with national-level context from China where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Wuhan, see the China transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.
Air quality dataset
Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Wuhan. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Wuhan
Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025
Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location
Source-attributed values for Wuhan will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.
| Metric | Value | Data year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location. | ||
Data provenance
Source attributionGlobal City Intelligence — air-quality dataset
Verified data unavailable- Publisher
- Global City Intelligence
- Last verified
- 2026-05-16
The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).
Methodology and context
Numeric measurements appear in this section only after they are sourced from accepted official publishers. The dataset is independently validated at build time; malformed records cannot ship to production.
- Scoring methodology — how indicators across the platform are constructed.
- Data sources registry — the official sources cited by verified datasets.
- Open the Wuhan air-quality module
- Browse the clean-air city collection
Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Wuhan drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.
Quick answers about Wuhan
Is Wuhan worth visiting?
Yes — strong quality of life (69/100) and a industrial city economy.
Is Wuhan good for families?
Strong (66/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Wuhan affordable?
More affordable than average; about 7,910 CNY/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Wuhan?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.
What are Wuhan's main industries?
Mainly manufacturing, automotive, tourism.
What is the climate in Wuhan?
A humid continental climate, averaging about 18.7°C.
Does Wuhan have universities?
Higher education is strong (72/100).
What is healthcare like in Wuhan?
Healthcare access is strong (66/100).
Is Wuhan good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is strong (69/100).
What nature is near Wuhan?
No major nature destinations are indexed within day-trip range.
Related comparisons
Pairs that share a city, comparison intent, or region — useful for users planning a wider relocation, remote-work, or business decision.
Explore Wuhan modules
City pages link to module and ranking pages so crawlers can move through the topic cluster naturally.
Cost of Living in Wuhan
Wuhan's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality in Wuhan
Wuhan's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy in Wuhan
Wuhan's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety in Wuhan
Wuhan's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed in Wuhan
Wuhan's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk in Wuhan
Wuhan's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
City rankings
Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.
Cost of living in Wuhan
Cost of living estimates for Wuhan — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.
Climate in Wuhan
Climate profile for Wuhan — Humid Continental climate, annual average 18.7°C, comfort score 81/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Wuhan
Economy and jobs profile for Wuhan — industrial city, economy score 68/100, key industries including manufacturing, automotive, tourism. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Wuhan
Education profile for Wuhan — student city, education score 71/100, 8 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Wuhan
Healthcare and retirement profile for Wuhan — regional healthcare center, healthcare score 66/100, retirement score 69/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Estimate a monthly budget for Wuhan
Estimate a monthly budget for Wuhan using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.
Plan a trip budget for Wuhan
Plan a trip budget for Wuhan using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.
Nearby cities from Wuhan
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Wuhan. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
Shanghai, China
Same region · about 690 km from Wuhan. Explore Shanghai's city intelligence profile.
Guangzhou, China
Same region · about 836 km from Wuhan. Explore Guangzhou's city intelligence profile.
Shenzhen, China
Same region · about 895 km from Wuhan. Explore Shenzhen's city intelligence profile.
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Cross-border · about 924 km from Wuhan. Explore Hong Kong's city intelligence profile.
Taipei, Taiwan
Cross-border · about 944 km from Wuhan. Explore Taipei's city intelligence profile.
Wuhan FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Wuhan, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Wuhan
Is Wuhan worth visiting?
Wuhan has a high quality-of-life estimate (69/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as nearby parks and countryside within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Wuhan?
Wuhan has a high quality-of-life estimate (69/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport and infrastructure. It indexes 69/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Wuhan?
A single resident of Wuhan spends roughly 7,910 CNY per month, with a one-bedroom rent near 4,200 CNY. Overall the city is more affordable than average for China. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Wuhan?
Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Wuhan is high for remote workers (72/100), based on connectivity, affordability and walkability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Wuhan?
Wuhan's labour market is strong, with opportunities concentrated in manufacturing, technology and education and research. Wuhan has a manufacturing-oriented economy with strengths in manufacturing, automotive and tourism.
Is Wuhan good for digital nomads and remote work?
Wuhan offers solid infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 69/100.
What are the education options in Wuhan?
Wuhan is a student-oriented city with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Social Sciences, Tourism and Engineering.
Is Wuhan a good place to study?
Wuhan offers a strong student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, relatively affordable living and good connectivity.
What is healthcare like in Wuhan?
Wuhan has a regional healthcare center, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 66/100. Residents have strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Wuhan a good place to retire?
Wuhan offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 69/100. Residents benefit from walkable streets and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Wuhan?
Wuhan has a humid continental climate, averaging about 18.7°C annually with roughly 650 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jan.
Is Wuhan a safe place to live?
Wuhan has a moderate safety estimate (63/100); standard urban precautions are advised, particularly after dark.
How easy is it to get around Wuhan?
Wuhan indexes a walkability score of 90 and a cycling score of 64 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Wuhan?
Wuhan has limited indexed nature destinations within day-trip range.
Is Wuhan good for families?
Wuhan scores moderate for family living (66/100), helped by education access and healthcare.
What outdoor activities are there around Wuhan?
Wuhan rates 28/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 40/100 for green space.
Interpretation
Use the Wuhan profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and country-level context alongside Shanghai, Beijing, and Chengdu. Its standout dimensions are cost of living (72/100) and internet speed (64/100). The area most worth watching is air quality (56/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.
Country context is available on the China country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Wuhan appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.
Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- UN-Habitat: World Cities Report 2024
Used as a policy and methodology reference for urban exposure and resilience signals.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- World Health Organization: WHO Global Air Quality Guidelines
Used to normalize air-quality indicators toward health-protective benchmarks.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.