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Chitose, Japan

Hokkaido · 🇯🇵 Japan

Chitose is a mid-size city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 97,950. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
97,950 Population 427/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
46.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 29.2%
13% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 5.5%
83% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.5%
32% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.2%
90% lower than US avg

People

Population97,950
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density427/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$33,836
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty1.2%

Health

Obesity5.5%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking14.9%
Depression14.7%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain46.7 in/yr
Sunny Days251/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.2%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband87.0%
Population97,950
Population Density427 / sq mi
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates42.8194°, 141.6522°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHokkaido
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average20°F (-6°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation46.7 inches (1,185 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.9 inches (25 cm)
Median Age49.1 years

Is Chitose a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Chitose receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Chitose offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

29.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Chitose has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. With 251 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches, including 9.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Chitose has a population of 97,950 with a density of 427 people per square mile, spread across 229.5 square miles. The median age is 49.1 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.2% female and 48.8% male. 27.4% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 86.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

97,950
Total Population
427
People / sq mi
49.1yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
229.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Chitose vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Chitose vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Chitose is N/A. Per capita income is $33,836 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 65.1, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Chitose vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$33,836

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
32% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.2%
90% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living65.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Chitose, 5.5% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 6.7% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 31.4% have high blood pressure. 14.9% are current smokers. 6.3% report binge drinking. 14.7% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Chitose vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity5.5%
83% below US avg
Diabetes6.7%
High Blood Pressure31.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.9%
6% above US avg
Binge Drinking6.3%
Depression14.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate86.0%

Food & Exercise

Chitose has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. 87% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-6°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average43.8°F
19% below US avg
January Average20°F (-6°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.7 inches
23% above US avg
Snowfall9.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood
Good Days %87.4%

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area229.5 sq mi (594.5 km²)
Population Density427/sq mi
Coordinates42.8194°N, 141.6522°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-6°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 2.4 in
April 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
July 65°F (18°C) 5.2 in
August 68°F (20°C) 7.0 in Warmest, Wettest
September 61°F (16°C) 6.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.4 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.7 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.8 in

Chitose has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F — from 20°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.0") and February the driest (2.1").

29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 13% below the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 87.0% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+29.2%
13% below US avg
High School+99.0%
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density427/sq mi
Total Area229.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Chitose

What is the population of Chitose?

Chitose has a population of 97,950 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 427 people per square mile, spread across 229.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.1 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.2% female and 48.8% male.

Is Chitose expensive to live in?

Chitose is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 65.1 — below the baseline of 100.

What is the weather like in Chitose?

Chitose has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.7 inches, with 9.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 38.

How is the job market in Chitose?

The job market in Chitose is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% — well below the national rate of 3.6%.

How are the schools in Chitose?

29.2% of adults in Chitose hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Chitose?

The obesity rate in Chitose is 5.5% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 14.9% of adults are smokers. 14.7% of residents report depression.

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