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Ishikawa, Japan
Fukushima · Japan
Ishikawa is a small city in Fukushima, Japan with a population of 18,817. Elevation: 1,083 ft (330 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ishikawa
Ishikawa is a town located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 21 March 2018, the town had an estimated population of 15,511 in 5690 households, and a population density of 130 persons per km2. The total area of the town was 115.71 square kilometres (44.7 sq mi).
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| Population | 18,817 |
| Population Density | 421 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.1500°, 140.4500° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Fukushima |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.5 inches (1,283 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.0 inches (8 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,300 |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
About Ishikawa
Ishikawa is a small city in Japan (Fukushima) with a population of 18,817. The city sits at an elevation of 1,083 feet (330 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Ishikawa vs Japan Average
Income: Ishikawa vs Japan
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Income
| Median HH Income | $28,300 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 602 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
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 Units | 7,527 |
Property Tax
Climate in Ishikawa
Ishikawa 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 1305 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) |
| Area | 44.7 sq mi (115.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 421/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1500°N, 140.4500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.4 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 87 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 126 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 112 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 98 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 95 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 111 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 111 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 118 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 87 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 104 km |
| 2021 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 132 km |
| 1987 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 111 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nasudake (43 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 43 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 57 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 60 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 66 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 68 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 85 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 93 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 95 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 103 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 106 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 111 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 161 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 177 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 6.1 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in |
Ishikawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.3") and January the driest (1.2").
Schools in Ishikawa
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 石川町立石川中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 石川町立石川小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Ishikawa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Ishikawa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Komine-jo Castle History Museum | ||||
| ふるさとの森 | ||||
| ムシテックワールド | ||||
| 南湖神社 宝物館 | ||||
| 天地人館 | ||||
| 安積歴史博物館 | ||||
| 特撮アーカイブセンター | ||||
| 白河市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 福島県文化財センター白河館まほろん | ||||
| 郡山市立美術館 | ||||
| 郷さくら美術館 | ||||
| 須賀川市立博物館 |
Libraries in Ishikawa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 白河市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 郡山市中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 郡山市中央図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 鏡石町 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 須賀川市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ishikawa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 卸売市場 |
Hotels in Ishikawa
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Ishikawa
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ishikawa
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Ishikawa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Ishikawa
20 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adatara Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kuriko International Ski & Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tengendai Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sannokura | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grandeco Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yokomuki Onsen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Minowa Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nihonmatsu Shiozawa | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Urabandai Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Numajiri Ski | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Edelweiss Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Inawashiro Schanze | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Family Snow Park Bandai X2 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grand Sunpia Inawashiro Resort Hotel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Inawashiro Snow Paradise | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Listel Ski Fantasia | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Resort Tenei | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hunter Mountain Shiobara Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Ishikawa
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fukushima Airport | FKS | Medium Airport |
| Utsunomiya Air Field | — | Medium Airport |
| Abukuma Flying Club Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fukushima (Iizaka) Skypark | — | Small Airport |
| Fukushima Robot Test Field Minamisoma Runway | — | Small Airport |
| Fukushima Robot Test Field Namie Runway | — | Small Airport |
| Juo Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kinugawa Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Shirosato Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Skyfield Nasu | — | Small Airport |
| Utsunomiya Auxiliary Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ishikawa
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bobata Post Office | |
| Ishikawa Ekimaedori Post Office | |
| Ishikawa Post Office | |
| Ishikawa Shimmachi Post Office | |
| Nakatani Summary Post Office | |
| Nogisawa Post Office | |
| Yamahashi Summary Post Office | |
| Yazukuri Summary Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ishikawa
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 乗蓮寺 | |
| 大山阿夫利神社 | |
| 石川バプテスト教会 | |
| 石都々古和気神社 | |
| 秋葉神社 | |
| 華蔵寺 | |
| 近津神社 |
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What is the population of Ishikawa?
Ishikawa has a population of 18,817 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 421 people per square mile, spread across 44.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Ishikawa 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 Ishikawa?
Ishikawa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.5 inches, with 3.0 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Ishikawa?
The job market in Ishikawa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 602 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Ishikawa?
The median home value in Ishikawa is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.