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Isawa, Japan

Yamanashi · 🇯🇵 Japan

Isawa is a small city in Yamanashi, Japan with a population of 29,616. Elevation: 883 ft (269 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
29,616 Population 5,142/sq mi density
883 ft Elevation 269 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
51.4 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

Population29,616
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density5,142/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 Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain51.4 in/yr
Sunny Days243/yr
Elevation883 ft (269 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband87.0%
Population29,616
Population Density5,142 / sq mi
Elevation883 ft (269 m)
Coordinates35.6500°, 138.6333°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceYamanashi
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation51.4 inches (1,306 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.6 inches (9 cm)
Median Age49.1 years

Is Isawa a Good Place to Live?

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

Isawa experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 243 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Isawa has a population of 29,616 with a density of 5,142 people per square mile. The median age is 49.1 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

29,616
Total Population
5,142
People / sq mi
49.1yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
5.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Isawa vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Isawa vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Isawa 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: Isawa 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 Isawa, 5.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 14.9% are current smokers. 14.7% report depression.

Health Metrics: Isawa 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

Isawa has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 51.4 inches. The area enjoys 243 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days243 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.4 inches
35% above US avg
Snowfall3.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood
Good Days %87.4%

Geography

Elevation883 ft (269 m)
Area5.8 sq mi (14.9 km²)
Population Density5,142/sq mi
Coordinates35.6500°N, 138.6333°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 Density5,142/sq mi
Total Area5.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities

Fuefuki 69,463 pop · 1.1 mi Kofu 189,591 pop · 3.9 mi Yamanashi 33,435 pop · 3.9 mi Shōwa 20,909 pop · 5.7 mi Enzan 25,142 pop · 6.6 mi Kai 75,313 pop · 7.3 mi Ryūō 43,180 pop · 7.5 mi Chūō 31,216 pop · 8.3 mi Kōshū 31,526 pop · 9.3 mi Ichikawadaimon 14,700 pop · 9.4 mi Minami-Alps 71,618 pop · 9.8 mi Minamiarupusu 69,459 pop · 9.9 mi Nirasaki 29,483 pop · 10.9 mi Fujikawaguchiko 26,540 pop · 11.5 mi
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