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Kumakura, Japan
Fukushima · Japan
Kumakura is a small city in Fukushima, Japan with a population of 20,808. Elevation: 1,302 ft (397 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kumakura
Kumakura is a Japanese surname. Notable people with the surname include:Kazuo Kumakura , Japanese actor, voice actor and theatre director
Misaki Kumakura , Japanese rower
Shino Miyaso, Japanese women's professional shogi player
Yumi Kumakura , Japanese volleyball player
People
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A+Climate
| Population | 20,808 |
| Population Density | 216 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,302 ft (397 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.1525°, 140.1685° |
| 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 | 50.9 inches (1,294 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.1 inches (8 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,300 |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
About Kumakura
Kumakura is a small city in Japan (Fukushima) with a population of 20,808. The city sits at an elevation of 1,302 feet (397 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 50.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kumakura vs Japan Average
Income: Kumakura vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,300 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 666 |
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 | 8,323 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kumakura
Kumakura 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 | 51.8°F |
| 4% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,302 ft (397 m) |
| Area | 96.3 sq mi (249.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 216/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1525°N, 140.1685°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
11 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 | - | 111 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | - | 149 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | - | 137 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | - | 121 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | - | 119 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 136 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 136 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 139 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 104 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 126 km |
| 1987 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 136 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nasudake (19 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 19 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 45 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 51 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 56 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 62 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 65 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 71 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 74 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 81 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 81 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 113 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 139 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 158 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 6.3 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 7.4 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in |
Kumakura has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (1.3").
Schools in Kumakura
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 西郷村立 小田倉小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 西郷村立 西郷第二中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 福島県立 白河高等学校 白河第二高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 白河市立白河第二小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 白河市立白河第二中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 川谷小中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 村立米小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kumakura
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kumakura
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ３Ｄメルヘン水族館 | ||||
| Komine-jo Castle History Museum | ||||
| エミール ガレ美術館 | ||||
| サンバレー美術館 | ||||
| ダイアナガーデンエンジェル美術館 | ||||
| トリックアート 迷宮?館 | ||||
| トリックアートの館 | ||||
| ふるさとの森 | ||||
| みちのく諸国郷土民芸館 | ||||
| 人力車＆昭和レトロ館 | ||||
| 伊王野まつり伝承館 | ||||
| 南湖神社 宝物館 | ||||
| 大麻博物館 | ||||
| 安積歴史博物館 | ||||
| 戦争博物館 | ||||
| 木の美術館 | ||||
| 特撮アーカイブセンター | ||||
| 白河市歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 相田みつを那須ギャラリー | ||||
| 石の美術館 STONE PLAZA | ||||
| 福島県文化財センター白河館まほろん | ||||
| 私の美術館 | ||||
| 藤城清治美術館 | ||||
| 那須おもちゃ博物館 | ||||
| 那須オルゴール美術館 | ||||
| 那須クラシックカー博物館 | ||||
| 那須ステンドグラス美術館 | ||||
| 那須テディベアミュージアム | ||||
| 那須とりっくあーとぴあ | ||||
| 那須昆虫ワールド | ||||
| 那須歴史探訪館 | ||||
| 那須町民俗資料館 | ||||
| 那須野が原博物館 黒磯郷土館 | ||||
| 郷さくら美術館 | ||||
| 須賀川市立博物館 |
Libraries in Kumakura
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 白河市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 那須塩原市図書館みるる | 0.0 | |||||
| 那須町立図書館 | 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 | |||||
| 黒磯図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kumakura
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 卸売市場 | |||||
| 黒磯綜合市場 |
Hotels in Kumakura
13 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kumakura
57 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kumakura
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kumakura
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kumakura
4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kumakura
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kumakura
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kumakura
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kumakura
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kumakura
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Kumakura
26 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Snow Park Bandai X2 | 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 | - | - | - |
| Adatara Kogen Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Inawashiro Schanze | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Edelweiss Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grand Sunpia Inawashiro Resort Hotel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Inawashiro Snow Paradise | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Listel Ski Fantasia | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| yanaizu onsen ski area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mishima Choei | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fairy Land Kaneyama Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski Resort Tenei | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aizukogen Nango Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aizu Kogen Daikura Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Aizu Kogen Takatsue Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hunter Mountain Shiobara Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Kumakura
9 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 |
| 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 Kumakura
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Iwaki Kumakura Post Office | |
| Kawatani Post Office | |
| Nishigo Post Office | |
| Shinshirakawa Ekimae Post Office | |
| Shirakawa Misaka Post Office | |
| Shirakawa Oshodan Summary Post Office | |
| Shirakawa Post Office | |
| Yone Summary Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kumakura
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Aoki Komine Itsuki-en | |
| カトリック教会 | |
| 川谷教会 | |
| 西宮神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Kumakura?
Kumakura has a population of 20,808 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 216 people per square mile, spread across 96.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kumakura 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 Kumakura?
Kumakura 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 50.9 inches, with 3.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Kumakura?
The job market in Kumakura is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 666 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Kumakura?
The median home value in Kumakura is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.