Choose Country

Hamakita, Japan

Shizuoka · 🇯🇵 Japan

Hamakita is a mid-size city in Shizuoka, Japan with a population of 86,502. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
86,502 Population 3,368/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
79.6 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

Population86,502
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density3,368/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 Temp61°F (16°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain79.6 in/yr
Sunny Days192/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband87.0%
Population86,502
Population Density3,368 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates34.8000°, 137.7833°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceShizuoka
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation79.6 inches (2,021 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age49.1 years

Is Hamakita a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hamakita receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Hamakita 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

Hamakita enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 192 sunny days, the area sees less sunshine than many U.S. cities. Annual precipitation totals 79.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Hamakita has a population of 86,502 with a density of 3,368 people per square mile. The median age is 49.1 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

86,502
Total Population
3,368
People / sq mi
49.1yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
25.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Hamakita vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Hamakita vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hamakita is N/A. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Hamakita 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 Hamakita, 5.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 14.9% are current smokers. 14.7% report depression.

Health Metrics: Hamakita 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

Hamakita has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 79.6 inches. The area enjoys 192 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days192 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall79.6 inches
109% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood
Good Days %87.4%

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area25.7 sq mi (66.5 km²)
Population Density3,368/sq mi
Coordinates34.8000°N, 137.7833°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
29.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% below US avg). 87.0% of households have broadband internet.

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 Density3,368/sq mi
Total Area25.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities

Hamamatsu 791,707 pop · 7.5 mi Iwata 166,672 pop · 7.9 mi Fukuroi 88,395 pop · 8.3 mi Mori 18,306 pop · 8.8 mi Kakegawa 117,925 pop · 13.4 mi Arai 16,975 pop · 14.7 mi Kosai 59,770 pop · 16.3 mi Shinshiro 44,355 pop · 17.5 mi Hongō 2,942 pop · 19.0 mi Kanaya 20,286 pop · 19.6 mi Kikugawa 48,484 pop · 20.2 mi Maruobara 43,502 pop · 20.8 mi Toyokawa 184,661 pop · 21.8 mi Shimada 95,719 pop · 22.7 mi
Compare Hamakita with another city: