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Ikeda, Japan

Hokkaido · Japan

Ikeda is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 6,933. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
6,933 Population 47/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
42.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$28,900 Median Income
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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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About Ikeda

Ikeda

Ikeda is a town located in Tokachi Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan. As of 31 October 2025, the town had an estimated population of 5,773 in 3172 households, and a population density of 15.5 people per km2. The total area of the town is 371.79 km2 (143.55 sq mi).

People

Population6,933
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density47/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,900
Unemployment3.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$340
Housing Units2,773

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain42.2 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population6,933
Population Density47 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates42.9214°, 143.4519°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHokkaido
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation42.2 inches (1,072 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.4 inches (21 cm)
Median Household Income$28,900
Median Age49.6 years

About Ikeda

Ikeda is a small city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 6,933. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 15°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Ikeda has a population of 6,933 with a density of 47 people per square mile, spread across 149.1 square miles. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

6,933
Total Population
47
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above Japan avg
149.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ikeda vs Japan Average

The median household income in Ikeda 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 222 business establishments.

Income: Ikeda vs Japan

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)222

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ikeda 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 2,773 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 Units2,773

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 956 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 36.7
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 29.6
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 62.1
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 60.7
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 93.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 89.2
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 112.6
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 146.8
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 115.6
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 83.4
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 65.1
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 61.3
Ikeda has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 8.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average42.8°F
21% below Japan avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area149.1 sq mi (386.1 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates42.9214°N, 143.4519°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above Japan avg
Snowfall 8.4"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.30"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,310 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 M8.2 129 km
Jan 15, 1993 52 km NE of Otofuke, Japan M7.6 46 km
Sep 25, 2003 119 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M7.4 128 km
Feb 2, 2013 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan M6.9 34 km
Jan 14, 2016 52 km SE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.7 119 km
Oct 8, 2003 39 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan M6.7 96 km
Sep 29, 2003 58 km S of Kushiro, Japan M6.5 92 km
Jun 5, 2009 105 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.4 122 km
Nov 26, 1991 33 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.4 123 km
Jan 18, 2005 40 km E of Kushiro, Japan M6.3 115 km
Jun 11, 2023 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan M6.2 134 km
May 12, 1999 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan M6.2 34 km
Apr 11, 2004 38 km E of Kushiro, Japan M6.1 113 km
Oct 21, 2011 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan M6.1 134 km
Jan 15, 1993 17 km W of Kushiro, Japan M6.1 58 km
Mar 25, 1993 108 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.0 125 km
Feb 20, 1997 61 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.0 132 km
May 31, 2025 78 km S of Kushiro, Japan M6.0 112 km
Feb 17, 2007 115 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.0 126 km
Nov 13, 2000 62 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan M6.0 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Sonamu (2000).

Year Name Category Closest
2000 Sonamu Category 1 267 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

8 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 92 km
2003 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 4.4 m 2 129 km
1982 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 1.3 m 110 123 km
1938 E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m 1 102 km
1952 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 136 km
2004 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 136 km
1962 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 88 km
2008 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 6 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Maruyama (65 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Maruyama Stratovolcano(es) 2,013 m (6,604 ft) 1898 65 km
Akan Caldera 1,499 m (4,918 ft) 2008 69 km
Tokachidake Stratovolcano(es) 2,077 m (6,814 ft) 2004 83 km
Taisetsuzan Stratovolcano(es) 2,291 m (7,516 ft) 1739 96 km
Kussharo Caldera 574 m (1,883 ft) 1320 110 km
Mashu Caldera 857 m (2,812 ft) 1080 115 km
Shikotsu Caldera 1,320 m (4,331 ft) 1979 171 km
Shiretoko-Iozan Stratovolcano 1,562 m (5,125 ft) 1936 193 km
Kuttara Stratovolcano(es) 549 m (1,801 ft) 1820 193 km
Tomariyama [Golovnin] Caldera 535 m (1,755 ft) 1848 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-9°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 17°F (-8°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 2.5 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in
May 51°F (11°C) 3.6 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
July 65°F (18°C) 4.2 in
August 68°F (20°C) 5.5 in Warmest
September 60°F (16°C) 6.3 in Wettest
October 49°F (10°C) 4.4 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.2 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 2.1 in

Ikeda has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 15°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Ikeda

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Takashima Elementary School
Hokkaido Ikeda High School
池田町立池田中学校
池田町立池田小学校
池田町立利別小学校
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Museums in Ikeda

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
DCTgarden IKEDA
Ikeda Wine Castle
Yotsuba Dairy Industry
十勝川資料館
士幌町農協農協記念館
歴史民族資料館
池田町郷土資料館
浦幌町立博物館

Libraries in Ikeda

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Honbetsu Town Library0.0
Makubetsu Community Library0.0
Obihiro City Library0.0
Urahoro Town Library0.0
士幌町したしみ図書館0.0
幕別町図書館0.0
豊頃町図書館0.0

Dentists in Ikeda

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ユタカ歯科

Train Stations in Ikeda

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ikeda
Toshibetsu

Gas Stations in Ikeda

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hokuren SS
Hokuren SS

Ski Resorts Near Ikeda

7 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Hakugindai Ski Area 0.0 $0
Memuro 0.0 $0
Akenogaoka Ski Area 0.0 $0
Shintokuyama 0.0 $0
Akan Royal Valley 0.0 $0
Sahoro 0.0 $0
Nukabira Gensenkyo Ski Area 0.0 $0

Airports Near Ikeda

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kushiro AirportKUHMedium Airport
Tokachi AirportMedium Airport
Tokachi-Obihiro AirportOBOMedium Airport
Ashoro Meto AirfieldSmall Airport
Hokkaido SpaceportSmall Airport
Hopeland AirfieldSmall Airport
Kamishihoro Air ParkSmall Airport
Shintoku Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ikeda

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
池田神社

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 6,933 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 47 people per square mile, spread across 149.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Ikeda 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 Ikeda?

Ikeda has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.2 inches, with 8.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Ikeda?

Ikeda has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 222 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ikeda?

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

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