Abstract: ObjectiveTo examine the status of health literacy among scavengers in Xuzhon city of Jiangsu province for improving their living quality.MethodsTotally 428 scavengers were randomly selected to participate a questionnaire survey.ResultsAmong the scavengers,the average age was 59.72 years and 75.2% (316/420)had primary or lower education.The total correct answer rate for health knowledge was 51.43%;total formation rate of health behavior was 17.01%.ConclusionThe scavengers in Xuzhou city have a older age,low education,and little health literacy and effective strategies need to be taken to improve their health literacy.