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Namioka, Japan

Aomori · 🇯🇵 Japan

Namioka is a small city in Aomori, Japan with a population of 20,681. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
20,681 Population 405/sq mi density
92 ft Elevation 28 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
51.5 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

Population20,681
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density405/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 Temp49°F (10°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain51.5 in/yr
Sunny Days243/yr
Elevation92 ft (28 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband87.0%
Population20,681
Population Density405 / sq mi
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Coordinates40.7107°, 140.5905°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceAomori
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation51.5 inches (1,307 mm)
Annual Snowfall16.5 inches (42 cm)
Median Age49.1 years

Is Namioka a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Namioka 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. Namioka 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

Namioka experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 243 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches, including 16.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Namioka has a population of 20,681 with a density of 405 people per square mile, spread across 51.0 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

20,681
Total Population
405
People / sq mi
49.1yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
51.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Namioka vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Namioka vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Namioka 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: Namioka 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 Namioka, 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: Namioka 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

Namioka experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. 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 92 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days243 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.5 inches
35% above US avg
Snowfall16.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood
Good Days %87.4%

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area51.0 sq mi (132.1 km²)
Population Density405/sq mi
Coordinates40.7107°N, 140.5905°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 3.8 in
March 35°F (1°C) 3.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in Driest
May 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in
August 73°F (23°C) 5.6 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 5.9 in Wettest
October 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 4.8 in
December 33°F (0°C) 4.9 in

Namioka has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F — from 28°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.9") and April the driest (3.0").

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 Density405/sq mi
Total Area51.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Namioka

What is the population of Namioka?

Namioka has a population of 20,681 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 405 people per square mile, spread across 51.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.1 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.2% female and 48.8% male.

Is Namioka expensive to live in?

Namioka is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 65.1 — below the baseline of 100.

What is the weather like in Namioka?

Namioka has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 243 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.5 inches, with 16.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 38.

How is the job market in Namioka?

The job market in Namioka is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% — well below the national rate of 3.6%.

How are the schools in Namioka?

29.2% of adults in Namioka hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Namioka?

The obesity rate in Namioka is 5.5% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 14.9% of adults are smokers. 14.7% of residents report depression.

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