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Hinoemata, Japan

Fukushima · Japan

Hinoemata is a small town in Fukushima, Japan with a population of 556. Elevation: 3,156 ft (962 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
556 Population 3/sq mi density
3,156 ft Elevation 962 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
74.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$28,300 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$28,300 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population556
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density3/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,300
Unemployment2.7%

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$340
Housing Units222

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain74.0 in/yr
Sunny Days202/yr
Elevation3,156 ft (962 m)
Population556
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation3,156 ft (962 m)
Coordinates37.0223°, 139.3866°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceFukushima
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation74.0 inches (1,880 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.7 inches (35 cm)
Median Household Income$28,300
Median Age50.2 years

About Hinoemata

Hinoemata is a small town in Japan (Fukushima) with a population of 556. The city sits at an elevation of 3,156 feet (962 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 21°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Hinoemata has a population of 556 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 169.8 square miles. The median age is 50.2 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

556
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
50.2yrs
Median Age
29% above Japan avg
169.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Hinoemata vs Japan Average

The median household income in Hinoemata is $28,300, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 18 business establishments.

Income: Hinoemata vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$28,300
62% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)18

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Hinoemata 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 222 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 Units222

Property Tax

Hinoemata has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 202 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,156 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average43.4°F
20% below Japan avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days202 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,156 ft (962 m)
Area169.8 sq mi (439.8 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates37.0223°N, 139.3866°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.0"
95% above Japan avg
Snowfall 13.7"
Wettest Month (Aug) 11.61"
Driest Month (Dec) 3.07"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,317 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jul 16, 2007 20 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan M6.6 101 km
Apr 11, 2011 17 km SSW of Ishikawa, Japan M6.6 90 km
Jul 30, 2011 13 km SSE of Iwaki, Japan M6.3 140 km
Mar 11, 2011 13 km E of Arai, Japan M6.2 90 km
Apr 12, 2011 8 km WSW of Ishikawa, Japan M5.9 88 km
May 11, 1997 5 km NNE of Iwaki, Japan M5.9 136 km
Mar 11, 2011 4 km SSW of Namie, Japan M5.9 149 km
Aug 11, 2011 1 km SSE of Iwaki, Japan M5.8 134 km
Apr 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Tanuma, Japan M5.8 76 km
Feb 25, 2013 29 km NE of Numata, Japan M5.8 24 km
Mar 11, 2011 eastern Honshu, Japan M5.7 97 km
Dec 3, 1996 35 km SE of Muramatsu, Japan M5.7 52 km
Apr 1, 2012 9 km NE of Iwaki, Japan M5.7 140 km
Jul 16, 2007 16 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan M5.7 97 km
Mar 19, 2011 8 km WNW of Daigo, Japan M5.7 82 km
Feb 12, 2002 25 km SE of Takahagi, Japan M5.6 147 km
Nov 9, 2013 3 km WSW of Moriya, Japan M5.6 133 km
Feb 15, 2005 2 km NNW of Iwatsuki, Japan M5.5 119 km
Mar 22, 2011 12 km ESE of Ishikawa, Japan M5.5 106 km
Mar 22, 2011 19 km ESE of Ishikawa, Japan M5.5 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

23 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Faxai (2019).

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Faxai Category 2 159 km
2019 Hagibis Category 1 100 km
2018 Jebi Category 1 249 km
2018 Shanshan Category 1 291 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 252 km
2011 Roke Category 1 126 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 159 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 168 km
2004 Ma-on Category 3 162 km
2002 Higos Category 1 133 km
2001 Danas Category 1 114 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 180 km
1998 Vicki Category 2 164 km
1998 Stella Category 1 96 km
1996 Violet Category 1 247 km
1996 Kirk Category 1 265 km
1994 Orchid Category 1 231 km
1993 Vernon Category 1 168 km
1990 Flo Category 1 203 km
1990 Winona Category 1 252 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.2 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1987 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 143 km
2007 HONSHU: W COAST Earthquake 15 101 km
1802 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 19 122 km
1762 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 134 km
1751 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 2,100 116 km
1614 NIIGATA PREFECTURE Earthquake 134 km
1448 SADO, JAPAN Earthquake 118 km
887 NIIGATA Earthquake 2,000 126 km
863 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hiuchigatake (12 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hiuchigatake Stratovolcano 2,356 m (7,730 ft) 1544 12 km
Nikko-Shiranesan Shield 2,578 m (8,458 ft) 1952 25 km
Omanago Group Lava dome(s) 2,341 m (7,680 ft) -3050 27 km
Nantaisan Stratovolcano 2,486 m (8,156 ft) -9540 30 km
Takaharayama Stratovolcano 1,795 m (5,889 ft) -4570 37 km
Numazawa Shield 835 m (2,740 ft) -3400 50 km
Nasudake Stratovolcano(es) 1,915 m (6,283 ft) 1963 52 km
Akagisan Stratovolcano 1,828 m (5,997 ft) Unknown 54 km
Harunasan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) 550 77 km
Shiga Shield(s) 2,041 m (6,696 ft) Unknown 86 km
Bandaisan Stratovolcano 1,816 m (5,958 ft) 1888 88 km
Kusatsu-Shiranesan Stratovolcano(es) 2,165 m (7,103 ft) 2018 89 km
Asamayama Complex 2,568 m (8,425 ft) 2019 103 km
Adatarayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,728 m (5,669 ft) 1996 105 km
Azumayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,949 m (6,394 ft) 1977 110 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 3.4 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 3.9 in
April 39°F (4°C) 5.2 in
May 49°F (10°C) 5.6 in
June 57°F (14°C) 8.0 in
July 65°F (18°C) 9.1 in
August 67°F (20°C) 11.6 in Warmest, Wettest
September 60°F (15°C) 10.4 in
October 48°F (9°C) 6.2 in
November 38°F (4°C) 4.3 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.1 in Driest

Hinoemata has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 21°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 74.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.6") and December the driest (3.1").

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Radio Stations near Hinoemata

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Hinoemata

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museum of L-shaped Old Folk House

Hotels in Hinoemata

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

七入山荘
国民宿舎渓山荘

Clinics in Hinoemata

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

舘岩愛輝診療所

Ski Resorts Near Hinoemata

67 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Chateau Shiozawa Ski Area Yoshizato 0.0 $0
Aizu Kogen Daikura Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Okutadami Maruyama Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Hakkai Sanroku Ski Area 0.0 $0
Itsukamachi Ski Area 0.0 $0
Muikamachi Hakkaisan 0.0 $0
Aizu Kogen Takatsue Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Aizu Kogen Takahata 0.0 $0
Muica Snow Resort 0.0 $0
Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Oze Hinoemata Onsen Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Joetsu International 0.0 $0
Nakasato Kiyotsu 0.0 $0
Ishiuchi Hanaoka Ski Area 0.0 $0
Maiko Snow Resort 0.0 $0
Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort 0.0 $0
New Greenpia Tsunan 0.0 $0
Nagaoka City Ski Area 0.0 $0
Mikawa Onsen 0.0 $0
Fuyudorigoe Ski Garden 0.0 $0
Urabandai Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain 0.0 $0
Grand Sunpia Inawashiro Resort Hotel 0.0 $0
yanaizu onsen ski area 0.0 $0
Mishima Choei 0.0 $0
Fairy Land Kaneyama Ski Area 0.0 $0
Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort 0.0 $0
Tadami Ski Area 0.0 $0
Suhara Ski Area 0.0 $0
Koshi Kogen Ski Area 0.0 $0
Ski Resort Tenei 0.0 $0
Aizukogen Nango Ski Area 0.0 $0
Yakushi Ski Area 0.0 $0
Koide Ski Area 0.0 $0
Okutone 0.0 $0
Tashiro Area 0.0 $0
Hodaigi Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Tanigawadake Tenjindaira Ski Area 0.0 $0
White World Oze Iwakura 0.0 $0
Marunuma Kogen Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Katashina Kogen Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Nikko Yumoto Onsen Ski Park 0.0 $0
Katashina Ogna Hotaka Snow Resort 0.0 $0
Snow Park Oze Tokura 0.0 $0
White Valley Ski Area 0.0 $0
Naeba Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Tambara Ski Park 0.0 $0
Oguna Hotaka Ski Area 0.0 $0
Kawaba Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Norn Minakami 0.0 $0
Akasawa Ski Area 0.0 $0
Akagisan Daiichi Ski Area 0.0 $0
Fujiwara Snow&Spa Resort 0.0 $0
Minakami Kogen Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Kagura Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Kagura Area 0.0 $0
Mitsumata Area 0.0 $0
Kandatsu Kogen Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Nakazato Snow Wood Ski Area 0.0 $0
Yuzawa Nakazato Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Edelweiss Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Yuzawa Park Ski Resort 0.0 $0
NASPA Ski Garden 0.0 $0
Hunter Mountain Shiobara Ski Area 0.0 $0
Yuzawa Kogen Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Ippon Sugi Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Iwappara 0.0 $0

Airports Near Hinoemata

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Utsunomiya Air FieldMedium Airport
Isesaki Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Kamisato GliderportSmall Airport
Kinugawa GliderportSmall Airport
Oyama Kinu GliderportSmall Airport
Skyfield NasuSmall Airport
Tanaka AirstripSmall Airport
Tsubasa Flying Club Kawashima Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Utsunomiya Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Hinoemata

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hinoemata Post Office

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Waterfalls
8
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Hinoemata

What is the population of Hinoemata?

Hinoemata has a population of 556 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 169.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Hinoemata expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,300, 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 Hinoemata?

Hinoemata has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 202 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 74.0 inches, with 13.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Hinoemata?

The job market in Hinoemata is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 18 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Hinoemata?

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

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