All Countries
Karumai, Japan
Iwate · Japan
Karumai is a small city in Iwate, Japan with a population of 8,421. Elevation: 646 ft (197 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
Discover Karumai, Japan
Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.
People
Economy
BHousing
A+Climate
| Population | 8,421 |
| Population Density | 89 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.3214°, 141.4583° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Iwate |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 48.8 inches (1,240 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 10.9 inches (28 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,100 |
| Median Age | 51.2 years |
About Karumai
Karumai is a small city in Japan (Iwate) with a population of 8,421. The city sits at an elevation of 646 feet (197 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Karumai vs Japan Average
Income: Karumai vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,100 |
| 65% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 269 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $64,000 |
| 77% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $320 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 3,368 |
Property Tax
Climate in Karumai
Karumai 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 985 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Area | 94.9 sq mi (245.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 89/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3214°N, 141.4583°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1763 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 70 km |
| 1846 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 127 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 140 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 141 km |
| 1989 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 123 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 97 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 90 km |
| 1912 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 50 km |
| 1945 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 2 | 84 km |
| 1931 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 131 km |
| 1960 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 88 km |
| 2015 | HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 132 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 18 | 78 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 127 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 90 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | 1,700 | 91 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU, HACHIONHE | Earthquake | — | — | 62 km |
| 1763 | N. SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
| 1088 | MIYAKO, IWATE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 132 km |
| 1088 | MIYAKO, IWATE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 87 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Towada (53 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 53 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 62 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 65 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 65 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 72 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 84 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 105 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 110 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 153 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 162 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 167 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 182 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 188 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in |
Karumai has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 25°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.7") and February the driest (2.5").
Schools in Karumai
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 八戸市立鳩田小学校（跡地） | — | — | — | — |
| 八戸市立中野小学校（跡地） | — | — | — | — |
| 軽米町立晴山小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Karumai
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Karumai
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hachinohe Children's Sciense Museum | ||||
| Hachinohe City Museum | ||||
| Hachinohe Portal Museum "Hacchi" | ||||
| Korekawa Archaeological Institution | ||||
| Sannohe Town History Museum | ||||
| Vanfu Museum of Art | ||||
| ごのへ郷土館 | ||||
| ツカハラミュージアム | ||||
| 三戸町立歴史民俗資料館・三戸城温故館 | ||||
| 八戸クリニック 街かどミュージアム | ||||
| 八戸市みなと体験学習館「みなっ知」 | ||||
| 八戸市水産科学館マリエント | ||||
| 八戸市立民俗資料収蔵庫 浜小屋 | ||||
| 八戸市美術館 | ||||
| 南郷歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 御所野縄文博物館 | ||||
| 是川縄文館分館 | ||||
| 櫛引八幡宮 国宝館 | ||||
| 洗心美術館 | ||||
| 羽仁もと子記念館 八戸友の家 | ||||
| 階上町 民俗資料収集館 |
Libraries in Karumai
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 三戸町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 二戸市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 五戸町図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八戸工業高等専門学校図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八戸市図書情報センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 八戸市図書情報センター | 0.0 | |||||
| 八戸市立南郷図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 八戸市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 軽米町図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Karumai
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 八戸市営魚菜小売市場 | |||||
| 八戸市営魚菜小売市場 |
Hotels in Karumai
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Karumai
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Karumai
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Karumai
16 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tazawako Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Shizukuishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Iwate Kogen Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Amihari Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hachimantai Resort Panorama Ski Are | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hachimantai Resort Shimokura Ski area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akita Hachimantai Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Appi Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Okunakayamakogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tayama Ski Area (Hachimantai City) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hanawa Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Soyumura 229 Ski Land | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hakkoda Kokusai Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Moya Hills | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Makado Onsen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| 夜越山スキー場 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Karumai
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| JMSDF Hachinohe Air Base / Hachinohe Airport | HHE | Medium Airport |
| Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base | MSJ | Medium Airport |
| Arakawa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kawayo Green Ranch Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Karumai
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hareyama Post Office | |
| Karumai Post Office | |
| Kogarumai Post Office | |
| Maruko Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Karumai
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 舘稲荷神社 |
Quick Facts
🇯🇵 About Japan
Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Download Full City Report
Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Karumai.
Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Karumai
What is the population of Karumai?
Karumai has a population of 8,421 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 89 people per square mile, spread across 94.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Karumai expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,100, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $64,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $320 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 Karumai?
Karumai has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.8 inches, with 10.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Karumai?
The job market in Karumai is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 269 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Karumai?
The median home value in Karumai is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.