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

Population4,956

Median Age49.1 yrs

DensityN/A

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 Temp49°F (9°C)

AQI38 (Good)

Rain61.0 in/yr

Sunny Days225/yr

Elevation774 ft (236 m)

Education

Bachelor's+29.2%

High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A

Broadband87.0%

Population	4,956
Elevation	774 ft (236 m)
Coordinates	38.4342°, 140.1014°
Timezone	Asia/Tokyo
Country	🇯🇵 Japan
State / Province	Yamagata
Average Temperature	49°F (9°C)
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation	61.0 inches (1,550 mm)
Annual Snowfall	17.8 inches (45 cm)
Median Age	49.1 years

Is Mizusawa a Good Place to Live?

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

Mizusawa experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.0 inches, including 17.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Mizusawa has a population of 4,956. The median age is 49.1 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,956

Total Population

49.1yrs

Median Age

26% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%

Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Mizusawa vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages	100%

Social Characteristics

Mizusawa vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mizusawa 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: Mizusawa vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income


Per Capita Income	$33,836

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.5%
	32% below US avg
Poverty Rate	1.2%
	90% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	65.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Mizusawa, 5.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 14.9% are current smokers. 14.7% report depression.

Health Metrics: Mizusawa vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	5.5%
	83% below US avg
Diabetes	6.7%
High Blood Pressure	31.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	14.9%
	6% above US avg
Binge Drinking	6.3%
Depression	14.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	86.0%

Food & Exercise

Mizusawa has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 61.0 inches. The area enjoys 225 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	49.0°F
	9% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	225 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	61.0 inches
	61% above US avg
Snowfall	17.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	87.4%

Geography

Elevation	774 ft (236 m)
Coordinates	38.4342°N, 140.1014°W
Timezone	Asia/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

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	87.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Mizusawa, Japan

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Is Mizusawa a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Mizusawa vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Mizusawa vs U.S. Average

Income: Mizusawa vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Health Metrics: Mizusawa vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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