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Ikeda, Japan

Fukui · Japan

Ikeda is a small town in Fukui, Japan with a population of 2,628. Elevation: 722 ft (220 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

4.2 /5.0
A Great
2,628 Population 80/sq mi density
722 ft Elevation 220 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
89.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$30,200 Median Income
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Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$30,200 median income, 1.7% unemployment
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Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,000 home value, $370/mo rent

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About Ikeda

Ikeda

Ikeda is a town located in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2026, the town had an estimated population of 2,107 in 867 households and the population density of 11 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 194.65 square kilometres (75.15 sq mi).

People

Population2,628
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density80/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$30,200
Unemployment1.7%

Housing

A+
Home Value$74,000
Rent$370
Housing Units1,051

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain89.3 in/yr
Sunny Days174/yr
Elevation722 ft (220 m)
Population2,628
Population Density80 / sq mi
Elevation722 ft (220 m)
Coordinates35.8921°, 136.3415°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceFukui
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation89.3 inches (2,269 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.6 inches (32 cm)
Median Household Income$30,200
Median Age49.4 years

About Ikeda

Ikeda is a small town in Japan (Fukui) with a population of 2,628. The city sits at an elevation of 722 feet (220 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 89.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Ikeda has a population of 2,628 with a density of 80 people per square mile, spread across 32.7 square miles. The median age is 49.4 years, 27% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,628
Total Population
80
People / sq mi
49.4yrs
Median Age
27% above Japan avg
32.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ikeda vs Japan Average

The median household income in Ikeda is $30,200, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 84 business establishments.

Income: Ikeda vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$30,200
60% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)84

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ikeda is $74,000, 74% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $370 (68% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,051 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$74,000
74% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$370
68% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,051

Property Tax

Climate in Ikeda

Ikeda has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 2315 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 265.6
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 175.3
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 169.3
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 140.9
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 137.1
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 140.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 250.2
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 147.2
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 218.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 176.1
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 188.2
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 306.8
Ikeda experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 174 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 722 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below Japan avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days174 days/yr

Geography

Elevation722 ft (220 m)
Area32.7 sq mi (84.7 km²)
Population Density80/sq mi
Coordinates35.8921°N, 136.3415°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 89.3"
135% above Japan avg
Snowfall 12.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.63"
Driest Month (Feb) 5.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

405 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 24, 2025.

Apr 11, 1990 11 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan M6.1 93 km
Jun 6, 2000 Sea of Japan M5.9 131 km
Aug 7, 1992 21 km N of Miyazu, Japan M5.8 109 km
Apr 21, 2000 27 km NNE of Maizuru, Japan M5.5 81 km
Jun 17, 2018 near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan M5.5 135 km
Aug 15, 1998 22 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan M5.5 124 km
Aug 26, 2010 25 km ENE of Katsuyama, Japan M5.4 46 km
Sep 24, 2003 5 km WNW of Ayabe, Japan M5.4 122 km
May 17, 1990 7 km W of Nanao, Japan M5.4 139 km
Oct 5, 2011 24 km W of ?machi, Japan M5.3 130 km
Apr 23, 2020 18 km WNW of Shiojiri, Japan M5.2 133 km
Jan 30, 1996 67 km NNE of Miyazu, Japan M5.2 93 km
Jun 24, 2017 31 km ENE of Gero, Japan M5.2 111 km
May 19, 2020 18 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan M5.2 129 km
Apr 22, 1998 18 km SE of Hikone, Japan M5.2 83 km
Oct 5, 2011 eastern Honshu, Japan M5.2 115 km
Mar 25, 2007 37 km NW of Hakui, Japan M5.1 134 km
Apr 15, 2007 11 km ENE of Ueno-ebisumachi, Japan M5.1 121 km
Mar 16, 1999 10 km WNW of Kitahama, Japan M5.1 89 km
May 28, 1994 12 km WNW of Nagahama, Japan M5.1 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

40 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Lan (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lan Category 1 251 km
2019 Faxai Category 3 299 km
2019 Hagibis Category 2 258 km
2018 Jebi Category 2 80 km
2018 Trami Category 1 245 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 207 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 169 km
2017 Lan Category 1 288 km
2017 Noru Category 1 239 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 189 km
2011 Roke Category 2 172 km
2009 Melor Category 1 212 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 271 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 260 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 264 km
2004 Ma-on Category 3 246 km
2004 Songda Category 1 246 km
2004 Chaba Category 1 158 km
2003 Etau Category 2 35 km
2001 Danas Category 1 272 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1927 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 11.3 m 3,022 117 km
1909 ANEGAWA, JAPAN Earthquake 1.8 m 41 55 km
1892 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1 130 km
1799 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 82 km
1726 KATSUYAMA Earthquake 55 km
1666 AICHI PREFECTURE Earthquake 108 km
1586 ISE BAY Earthquake 8,000 108 km
701 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (48 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hakusan Stratovolcano 2,702 m (8,865 ft) 1659 48 km
Ontakesan Complex 3,067 m (10,062 ft) 2014 103 km
Norikuradake Stratovolcano(es) 3,026 m (9,928 ft) -50 112 km
Yakedake Stratovolcano(es) 2,455 m (8,054 ft) 1995 118 km
Washiba-Kumonotaira Shield(s) 2,924 m (9,593 ft) Unknown 126 km
Midagahara Stratovolcano 2,621 m (8,599 ft) 1839 135 km
Yokodake Stratovolcano(es) 2,480 m (8,136 ft) 1200 179 km
Niigata-Yakeyama Lava dome 2,400 m (7,874 ft) 1998 190 km
Myokosan Stratovolcano 2,454 m (8,051 ft) -750 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 7.1 in Coldest
February 31°F (-0°C) 5.5 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 5.9 in
April 49°F (10°C) 6.8 in
May 58°F (15°C) 6.7 in
June 65°F (18°C) 9.7 in
July 73°F (23°C) 10.6 in Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 7.8 in Warmest
September 67°F (20°C) 10.3 in
October 56°F (13°C) 6.2 in
November 46°F (8°C) 5.8 in
December 37°F (3°C) 6.9 in

Ikeda has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 31°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 89.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.6") and February the driest (5.5").

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Schools in Ikeda

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立味真野小学校中居分校
町立池田中学校
町立池田第一小学校
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Radio Stations near Ikeda

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Ikeda

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Fukui City History Museum
Katsuyama Castle
Megane museum
Ono Folklore Museum
おさごえ民家園
ふくい藤田美術館
まなべの館
万葉館
九頭竜川資料館
伊藤柏翠俳句記念館
南条ふるさと資料館
大野市歴史民俗資料館
宇野茶道美術館
正蓮花吉澤資料館
武家屋敷旧内山家
永平寺町緑の村四季の森文化館
白山平泉寺歴史探遊館 まほろば
福井市グリフィス記念館
福井市愛宕坂茶道美術館
福井市橘曙覧記念文学館
福井市水道記念館
福井市清水郷土資料館
福井市美術館(アートラボふくい)
福井市自然史博物館
福井県児童科学館
福井県文書館
福井県秀芳館
福井県立一乗谷朝倉氏遺跡博物館
福井県立一乗谷朝倉氏遺跡博物館分館
福井県立一乗谷朝倉氏遺跡博物館本館
福井県立恐竜博物館
福井県立歴史博物館
福井県立美術館
福井県自然保護センター
私設鉄道博物館(旧村国駅跡)
能楽の里歴史館
能楽の里能面美術館
越前大野城
越前市今立歴史民俗資料館
越前市武生公会堂記念館
越前市越前和紙の里紙の文化博物館
越前町朝日郷土資料館

Libraries in Ikeda

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
トンデモ図書室伊藤堂0.0
トンデモ図書室伊藤堂0.0
はるえ図書館0.0
はるえ図書館0.0
上志比村立図書館0.0
今立町立図書館0.0
勝山市立図書館0.0
南越前町立今庄図書館0.0
南越前町立南条図書館0.0
大野市図書館0.0
文化の館0.0
武生市立図書館分館らいぶはうすラク0.0
永平寺町立図書館0.0
永平寺町立図書館0.0
永平寺町立図書館永平寺館0.0
池田町立図書館0.0
清水町立図書館0.0
清水町立図書館0.0
福井市立みどり図書館0.0
福井市立みどり図書館0.0
福井市立図書館0.0
福井市立図書館0.0
福井市立桜木図書館0.0
福井市立桜木図書館0.0
福井県立図書館0.0
福井県立図書館0.0
福井県立大学附属図書館0.0
福井県立大学附属図書館0.0
美山町立図書館0.0
越前市中央図書館0.0
越前町立図書館0.0
鯖江NPOセンター0.0

Farmers Markets in Ikeda

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
福井中央卸売市場

Hotels in Ikeda

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ファームハウス コムニタ
ラポーゼ かわだ
中田養魚場 天池乃宿
渓流温泉 冠荘
農村de合宿キャンプセンター

Restaurants in Ikeda

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

おもちの母屋
しらほ食堂
ふるさとふれあい道場
一福
天領そば
水車
酔虎 夢

Cafes in Ikeda

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

カフェ モクモク
ぬくもり茶屋
長尾と珈琲

Gas Stations in Ikeda

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JP #686216065

Banks in Ikeda

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

福井信金

Breweries in Ikeda

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Fukui Yatai Village
堀口酒造
安本酒造
安本酒造
毛利酒造
毛利酒造

Ski Resorts Near Ikeda

26 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Meiho Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Tonami Yumenotaira Ski Ground 0.0 $0
Kanazawa Municipal Ski Resort 0.0 $0
IOX-AROSA 0.0 $0
Hakusan Senjo Onsen Seymour Ski Area 0.0 $0
Ookuradake Kogen Ski Area 0.0 $0
SAM Hakusan Ichirino Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Hirugano Kogen Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Takasu Snow Park 0.0 $0
Dynaland Ski Area 0.0 $0
Gujo Vacances Mura Ski Area 0.0 $0
WINGHILLS Shiratori Resort 0.0 $0
WhitePIA Takasu 0.0 $0
Biwako Valley 0.0 $0
Washigatake Ski Area 0.0 $0
Fukui Izumi Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Shirao Ski Area 0.0 $0
Kuzuryu Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Motai Onsen Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Imajo 365 0.0 $0
Yogo Kogen Resort 0.0 $0
Akoyama Skijo Snowpal 0.0 $0
Ohana Resort 0.0 $0
Gransnow Okuibuki 0.0 $0
Hakodateyama Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Kutsuki Snow Park 0.0 $0

Airports Near Ikeda

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Komatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air BaseKMQLarge Airport
Fukui AirportFKJMedium Airport
Gifu AirportQGUMedium Airport
Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air BaseNKMMedium Airport
Hikone Kojinyama Hangglider ParkSmall Airport
JGSDF Mitsukojiyama AirstripSmall Airport
Kisogawa GliderportSmall Airport
Ono GliderportSmall Airport
Sengokudaira Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Tatsuda Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ikeda

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ikeda Post Office
Kakuma Post Office
Shimoajimi Post Office

Treatment Centers in Ikeda

11 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
いとう内科クリニック
きたえるーむ
デイフィットネス楽らく
トゥモローズホームリハビリセンター
ふじい眼科クリニック
ほっとリハビリシステムズ
安原医院
山本こあらクリニック
楽らく
清水小児科
石黒耳鼻咽喉科医院

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ikeda

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
善徳寺
白山神社
阿波阿須疑神社
鵜甘神社

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Waterfalls
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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 Ikeda

What is the population of Ikeda?

Ikeda has a population of 2,628 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 80 people per square mile, spread across 32.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Ikeda expensive to live in?

The median household income is $30,200, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $74,000 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $370 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Ikeda?

Ikeda has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 174 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 89.3 inches, with 12.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Ikeda?

The job market in Ikeda is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 84 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ikeda?

The median home value in Ikeda is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370.

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