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Iwade, Japan

Wakayama · 🇯🇵 Japan

Iwade is a mid-size city in Wakayama, Japan with a population of 53,967. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
53,967 Population 3,632/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
65.7 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

Population53,967
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density3,632/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 Temp61°F (16°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain65.7 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband87.0%
Population53,967
Population Density3,632 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates34.2500°, 135.3167°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceWakayama
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation65.7 inches (1,670 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.5 inches (11 cm)
Median Age49.1 years

Is Iwade a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Iwade 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. Iwade 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

Iwade enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. With 285 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 65.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Iwade has a population of 53,967 with a density of 3,632 people per square mile, spread across 14.9 square miles. The median age is 49.1 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.2% female and 48.8% male. 27.4% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 86.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

53,967
Total Population
3,632
People / sq mi
49.1yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
14.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Iwade vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Iwade vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Iwade is N/A. Per capita income is $33,836 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 65.1, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Iwade 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 Iwade, 5.5% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 6.7% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 31.4% have high blood pressure. 14.9% are current smokers. 6.3% report binge drinking. 14.7% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Iwade 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

Iwade enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 285 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 65.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. 87% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall65.7 inches
73% above US avg
Snowfall4.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood
Good Days %87.4%

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area14.9 sq mi (38.5 km²)
Population Density3,632/sq mi
Coordinates34.2500°N, 135.3167°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 13% below the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 87.0% of households have broadband internet access.

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 Density3,632/sq mi
Total Area14.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities

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