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Erimo, Japan

Hokkaido · Japan

Erimo is a small town in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 4,374. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
4,374 Population 6/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 6°C
44.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$28,900 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$28,900 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population4,374
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density6/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,900
Unemployment3.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$340
Housing Units1,750

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain44.8 in/yr
Sunny Days255/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population4,374
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates42.0160°, 143.1485°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHokkaido
Average Temperature42°F (6°C)
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation44.8 inches (1,137 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.9 inches (23 cm)
Median Household Income$28,900
Median Age49.6 years

About Erimo

Erimo is a small town in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 4,374. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 19°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Erimo has a population of 4,374 with a density of 6 people per square mile, spread across 736.3 square miles. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,374
Total Population
6
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above Japan avg
736.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Erimo vs Japan Average

The median household income in Erimo is $28,900, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 140 business establishments.

Income: Erimo vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$28,900
62% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)140

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Erimo is $68,000, 76% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $340 (71% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,750 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$68,000
76% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$340
71% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,750

Property Tax

Climate in Erimo

Erimo has an average annual temperature of 8.3°C (47°F). The hottest month is Aug (20.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1126 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -2.4°C / 28°F -5.8° / 0.9° 35.2
Feb -2.3°C / 28°F -5.7° / 1.1° 29.3
Mar 0.8°C / 33°F -2.6° / 4.2° 49.3
Apr 5.2°C / 41°F 1.7° / 8.8° 79.4
May 9.8°C / 50°F 6.3° / 13.4° 126.5
Jun 13.8°C / 57°F 10.7° / 16.9° 96.6
Jul 18°C / 64°F 15.2° / 20.7° 142.3
Aug 20.2°C / 68°F 17.4° / 23° 159.8
Sep 17.9°C / 64°F 14.4° / 21.4° 147.7
Oct 12.4°C / 54°F 8.5° / 16.3° 116.2
Nov 6.2°C / 43°F 2.5° / 9.9° 84.4
Dec 0.2°C / 32°F -3.1° / 3.5° 59.6
Erimo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average41.9°F
22% below Japan avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area736.3 sq mi (1,907.1 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates42.0160°N, 143.1485°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.8"
18% above Japan avg
Snowfall 8.9"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.69"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,707 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 15, 2025.

Sep 25, 2003 2003 Tokachi-Oki Earthquake M8.2 67 km
Jan 15, 1993 52 km NE of Otofuke, Japan M7.6 150 km
Sep 25, 2003 119 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M7.4 46 km
Feb 2, 2013 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan M6.9 84 km
Oct 8, 2003 39 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan M6.7 136 km
Jan 14, 2016 52 km SE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.7 31 km
Sep 29, 2003 58 km S of Kushiro, Japan M6.5 112 km
Jan 1, 1995 174 km E of Hachinohe, Japan M6.5 150 km
Jun 5, 2009 105 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.4 33 km
Nov 26, 1991 33 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.4 52 km
Aug 13, 2001 87 km ENE of Misawa, Japan M6.4 129 km
Dec 30, 1995 158 km E of Hachinohe, Japan M6.3 141 km
Jan 24, 2018 99 km ENE of Misawa, Japan M6.3 118 km
May 12, 1999 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan M6.2 126 km
Jul 12, 1992 70 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M6.2 112 km
Jun 11, 2023 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan M6.2 117 km
Jan 15, 1993 17 km W of Kushiro, Japan M6.1 136 km
Aug 10, 2014 78 km E of Mutsu, Japan M6.1 128 km
Jun 8, 2015 74 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M6.1 106 km
Oct 14, 2002 87 km E of Mutsu, Japan M6.1 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Higos (2002).

Year Name Category Closest
2002 Higos Category 1 223 km
2000 Sonamu Category 1 262 km
1998 Vicki Category 1 254 km
1996 Violet Category 1 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

14 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.5 m (21 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1952 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 6.5 m 33 60 km
1968 OFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 6.0 m 52 135 km
2003 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 4.4 m 2 67 km
1982 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 1.3 m 110 67 km
2025 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.7 m 139 km
1943 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m 92 km
1968 OFF COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m 68 km
1971 JAPAN TRENCH Earthquake 0.5 m 74 km
1931 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.4 m 106 km
1952 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 51 km
2025 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.2 m 127 km
1962 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 65 km
2008 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 6 52 km
1763 N. SANRIKU Earthquake 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Maruyama (156 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Maruyama Stratovolcano(es) 2,013 m (6,604 ft) 1898 156 km
Tokachidake Stratovolcano(es) 2,077 m (6,814 ft) 2004 160 km
Shikotsu Caldera 1,320 m (4,331 ft) 1979 163 km
Esan Lava dome(s) 618 m (2,028 ft) 1874 166 km
Akan Caldera 1,499 m (4,918 ft) 2008 168 km
Kuttara Stratovolcano(es) 549 m (1,801 ft) 1820 172 km
Taisetsuzan Stratovolcano(es) 2,291 m (7,516 ft) 1739 185 km
Osorezan Stratovolcano 878 m (2,881 ft) 1787 187 km
Toya Stratovolcano 733 m (2,405 ft) 2001 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 20°F (-6°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 2.9 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in
May 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
June 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
July 61°F (16°C) 4.8 in
August 65°F (18°C) 4.7 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 6.7 in Wettest
October 49°F (10°C) 5.0 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.6 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 2.5 in

Erimo has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 19°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.7") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Erimo

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Erimo-Misaki Elementary School
Erimo Junior High School
Erimo Elementary School
Erimo High School
Fuemai Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Erimo

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Erimo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
えりも町 水産の館
えりも町郷土資料館 ほろいずみ
様似郷土館
風の館

Libraries in Erimo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
様似図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Erimo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Sellers

Hotels in Erimo

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

お刺身旅館さんすいかく
ホテルアポイ山荘
まるは旅館

Gas Stations in Erimo

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

apollostation
apollostation

Banks in Erimo

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hidaka Shinkin Bank
Japan Post Bank
Japan Post Bank

Ski Resorts Near Erimo

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Hakugindai Ski Area 0.0 $0

Airports Near Erimo

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tokachi-Obihiro AirportOBOMedium Airport
Hokkaido SpaceportSmall Airport
Niikappu Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Erimo

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Erimo Post office
Horoman Post office

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital Tokyo
Population 126,529,100
Area 377,835 km²
GDP (USD) $4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita $33,836
HDI 0.925
Life expectancy 84.0 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 92.1%
Currency JPY (Yen)
Languages Japanese
Calling code +81
TLD .jp
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元日
Jan 12 Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Feb 11 Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Feb 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Mar 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Apr 29 Shōwa Day 昭和の日
May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日
May 5 Children's Day こどもの日
May 6 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Jul 20 Marine Day 海の日
Aug 11 Mountain Day 山の日
Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Oct 12 Sports Day スポーツの日
Nov 3 Culture Day 文化の日
Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

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Frequently Asked Questions About Erimo

What is the population of Erimo?

Erimo has a population of 4,374 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 736.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Erimo expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,900, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $340 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Erimo?

Erimo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.8 inches, with 8.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Erimo?

Erimo has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 140 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Erimo?

The median home value in Erimo is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.

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