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Nishifukuma, Japan

Fukuoka · Japan

Nishifukuma is a mid-size city in Fukuoka, Japan with a population of 43,154. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
43,154 Population 715/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
66.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$32,000 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$32,000 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, $420/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population43,154
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density715/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$32,000
Unemployment2.9%

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,000
Rent$420
Housing Units17,262

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain66.1 in/yr
Sunny Days216/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population43,154
Population Density715 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates33.7663°, 130.4746°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceFukuoka
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation66.1 inches (1,679 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$32,000
Median Age47.0 years

About Nishifukuma

Nishifukuma is a mid-size city in Japan (Fukuoka) with a population of 43,154. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Nishifukuma has a population of 43,154 with a density of 715 people per square mile, spread across 60.4 square miles. The median age is 47.0 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

43,154
Total Population
715
People / sq mi
47.0yrs
Median Age
21% above Japan avg
60.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Nishifukuma vs Japan Average

The median household income in Nishifukuma is $32,000, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,381 business establishments.

Income: Nishifukuma vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$32,000
57% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.9%
19% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)1,381

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Nishifukuma is $84,000, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $420 (64% below the national average of $1,163). There are 17,262 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$84,000
70% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$420
64% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units17,262

Property Tax

Climate in Nishifukuma

Nishifukuma has an average annual temperature of 17.6°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.9°C), the coldest is Jan (7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1696 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7°C / 45°F 3.9° / 10.2° 74.9
Feb 8°C / 46°F 4.5° / 11.5° 69.1
Mar 11°C / 52°F 7.1° / 14.9° 105.6
Apr 15.5°C / 60°F 11.3° / 19.7° 118.8
May 20.1°C / 68°F 16° / 24.2° 134.0
Jun 23.8°C / 75°F 20.3° / 27.2° 248.4
Jul 27.8°C / 82°F 24.5° / 31° 300.7
Aug 28.9°C / 84°F 25.4° / 32.4° 213.5
Sep 25.1°C / 77°F 21.6° / 28.6° 175.3
Oct 19.8°C / 68°F 16° / 23.7° 96.3
Nov 14.4°C / 58°F 10.6° / 18.1° 91.6
Dec 9.2°C / 49°F 5.8° / 12.6° 67.6
Nishifukuma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.5°F
12% above Japan avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days216 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area60.4 sq mi (156.4 km²)
Population Density715/sq mi
Coordinates33.7663°N, 130.4746°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.1"
74% above Japan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.02"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

211 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 6, 2025.

Apr 15, 2016 6 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M7.0 112 km
Mar 20, 2005 28 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M6.6 32 km
Jun 11, 2006 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan M6.3 94 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 125 km
Apr 14, 2016 2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan M6.2 111 km
Apr 14, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M6.0 121 km
Jun 25, 1997 17 km E of Hagi, Japan M5.9 125 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km S of Kikuchi, Japan M5.7 99 km
Apr 18, 2016 8 km NNE of Aso, Japan M5.5 102 km
May 22, 1998 9 km NE of Bungo-Takada-shi, Japan M5.5 98 km
Apr 19, 2005 8 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan M5.5 31 km
Apr 15, 2016 10 km NE of Aso, Japan M5.5 106 km
Jul 12, 2015 12 km SSW of Usuki, Japan M5.5 144 km
Apr 15, 2016 5 km WSW of Aso, Japan M5.4 107 km
Apr 14, 2016 14 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M5.4 118 km
Apr 14, 2016 4 km NNE of Uto, Japan M5.3 119 km
Apr 15, 2016 13 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M5.3 116 km
Apr 19, 2016 6 km NNE of Honmachi, Japan M5.3 135 km
Apr 15, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M5.3 120 km
Oct 28, 1991 13 km SSW of Ube, Japan M5.2 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

55 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Shanshan (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 2 142 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 2 22 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 2 198 km
2020 Haishen Category 2 132 km
2020 Maysak Category 2 206 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 97 km
2018 Trami Category 1 286 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 118 km
2017 Noru Category 1 266 km
2016 Malakas Category 2 250 km
2016 Chaba Category 1 230 km
2015 Goni Category 3 15 km
2014 Halong Category 1 276 km
2013 Danas Category 1 183 km
2012 Sanba Category 3 222 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 279 km
2007 Usagi Category 3 77 km
2007 Man-yi Category 2 225 km
2007 Nari Category 1 295 km
2006 Shanshan Category 2 27 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 55.0 m (180 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1792 SHIMABARA BAY, KYUSHU ISLAND Landslide 55.0 m 15,000 114 km
1596 BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU Eruption + Earthquake 8.0 m 708 125 km
1828 AMAKUSA SEA Earthquake 140 km
1715 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 125 km
1698 SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO Earthquake 125 km
1619 YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN Earthquake 141 km
1597 BEPPU BAY, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 40 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (101 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 101 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 104 km
Unzendake Complex 1,483 m (4,865 ft) 1996 113 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 114 km
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 132 km
Fukue Shield(s) 315 m (1,033 ft) -400 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.2 in
April 57°F (14°C) 5.6 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.8 in
June 71°F (22°C) 10.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 11.0 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 7.7 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.6 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
December 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in Driest

Nishifukuma has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 66.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.0") and December the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Nishifukuma

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立福間中学校
市立福間小学校
九州大学 水産実験所
福岡県立水産高等学校
市立福間南小学校
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Radio Stations near Nishifukuma

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Nishifukuma

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Flower Museum
Fukuoka Asian Art Museum
Fukuoka City Art Museum
Fukuoka City Museum
Fukuoka City Science Museum
Fureai Culture Museum
Fureai Culture Museum
Hakata History Museum
Hakata Machiya Folk Museum
Hakata Port Bayside Museum
Kyushu National Museum
Kyushu National Museum
Machiya Hall
Medical Museum of Kyushu University
Nokonoshima Museum
Treasure Hall
Yasushima museum
久我美術館
九州大学総合研究博物館
九州産業大学美術館
伊都国歴史博物館
伊都民俗資料館
修猷資料館
動物科学館
北九州市立長崎街道木屋瀬宿記念館
博多の食と文化の博物館ハクハク
味楽窯美術館
嘉麻市立織田慶喜美術館・碓井郷土館
多賀谷美術館
大野城市歴史資料展示室
大野城心のふるさと館
宇美八幡宮宝物殿
宇美町立歴史民俗資料館
宗像大社神宝館
宮地嶽神社民家村自然広苑
志免町歴史資料室
新宮町立歴史資料館
春日奴国の丘歴史資料館
東郷神社宝物館
板付遺跡弥生館
王塚装飾古墳館
福岡市埋蔵文化財センター
福岡東洋陶磁美術館
福岡県立美術館
粕屋町立歴史資料館
芦屋歴史民俗資料館
芦屋釜の里
西南学院大学博物館
野方遺跡住居跡展示館
鞍手町歴史民俗資料館
須惠町立歴史民俗資料館
飯塚市歴史資料館

Libraries in Nishifukuma

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Fukuoka City Public Library0.0
Kasuya Town Library0.0
Kasuya Town Library0.0
Kyushu University Central Library0.0
Sasaguri Town Library0.0
Wajiro Library0.0
おおまち文庫0.0
カメリアステージ0.0
中間市民図書館0.0
久山町民図書館0.0
久山町民図書館0.0
九州登山情報センター0.0
博多南図書館0.0
博多南図書館0.0
古賀市立図書館0.0
嘉麻市立碓井図書館0.0
城南図書館0.0
城南図書館0.0
大野城まどかぴあ図書館0.0
大野城まどかぴあ図書館0.0
宗像市民図書館中央館0.0
宗像市民図書館深田分館0.0
宗像市民図書館須恵分館0.0
岡垣サンリーアイ図書館0.0
志免町立町民図書館0.0
志免町立町民図書館0.0
新宮町立図書館0.0
早良南図書館0.0
春日市民図書館0.0
春日市民図書館0.0
桂川町立図書館0.0
水巻町図書館0.0
直方市立図書館0.0
福岡大学中央図書館0.0
福岡市 南図書館0.0
福岡市 南図書館0.0
福岡市中央図書館0.0
福岡市南図書館0.0
福岡市南図書館0.0
福岡市博多南図書館0.0
福岡市博多南図書館0.0
福岡市博多図書館0.0
福岡市博多図書館0.0
福岡市早良図書館0.0
福岡市早良図書館0.0
福岡市東図書館0.0
福岡市東図書館0.0
福岡市西図書館0.0
福岡市西図書館0.0
福岡市西部図書館0.0
福岡点字図書館0.0
福岡点字図書館0.0
福岡県立図書館0.0
福岡県立図書館 別館・こども図書館0.0
福津市立図書館0.0
筑穂町立ちくほ図書館0.0
芦屋町図書館0.0
西南学院大学図書館0.0
遠賀町立図書館0.0
遠賀町立図書館0.0
須恵町立図書館0.0
飯塚市立図書館0.0
飯塚市立穂波図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Nishifukuma

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
ITOSAISAI Farmer's Market
Yoshiduka Little Asian Market
Yoshiduka Little Asian Market
福岡市中央卸売市場 鮮魚市場
福岡花市場

Hotels in Nishifukuma

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

割烹旅館 正直亭

Restaurants in Nishifukuma

20 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Joyfull
Little Napoli
Marui
Restaurant Hypor
Ringer Hut
Saizeriya
ウエスト
かろまつ
チップ
マル・マーレ
やよい軒
味噌哲
宗像水軍
寿し芳
春香
海翔
焼肉はなやま
福仙
藤くら
麺屋Oggi

Cafes in Nishifukuma

15 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

cafe de BoCCo
Cafe Lanai
IRIE cafe
Jodel Baumkuchen
Komeda Coffee Shop
Landship Cafe
MAHALO
With coffee
お花茶屋
カフェビーチコンバー
グラマー
スターバックスコーヒー
タリーズコーヒー
ホットサンズ
峠の茶屋三笠

Cinemas in Nishifukuma

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Toho Cinemas

Clinics in Nishifukuma

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

池田内科クリニック

Dentists in Nishifukuma

6 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

なつやま歯科クリニック
やましろ歯科口腔外科
古賀歯科医院
有吉歯科医院
水上歯科医院
郡歯科クリニック

Veterinaries in Nishifukuma

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ひまきの犬猫病院

Train Stations in Nishifukuma

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fukuma

Gas Stations in Nishifukuma

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS
ENEOS

Banks in Nishifukuma

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fukuoka Bank
北九州銀行
西日本シティ銀行
遠賀信用金庫

Shopping Malls in Nishifukuma

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AEON Mall
Gran-DEPO

Gyms in Nishifukuma

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

諏訪SSスポーツジム

Breweries in Nishifukuma

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Toyomura Sake Brewing Company Ltd.

Stadiums & Teams in Nishifukuma

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Nishifukuma

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Tenzan Ski Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Nishifukuma

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fukuoka AirportFUKLarge Airport
Kitakyushu AirportKKJLarge Airport
Kyushu Saga International AirportHSGLarge Airport
Iki AirportIKIMedium Airport
JASDF Ashiya Air BaseMedium Airport
JASDF Tsuiki Air BaseMedium Airport
Imari Flying Club AirfieldSmall Airport
JGSDF Metabaru AirfieldSmall Airport
Kita-Ariake Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Ozuki AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Nishifukuma

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
イオンモール福津郵便局
福間郵便局

Treatment Centers in Nishifukuma

15 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
LETSクラブ高取
あんどう泌尿器科クリニック
おなか心療クリニック
たろうクリニック
のぞみメンタルクリニック
丘の上皮膚科アレルギー科
中島こうや内科クリニック
博多レディスクリニック
坂本眼科クリニック
天神頭痛クリニック
宿久耳鼻咽喉科
府川医院 Fukawa Clinic General Internal Medicine (English Speaking)
明仁会都築病院
肛門科胃腸科コロプロクリニック
黒田整形外科

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nishifukuma

16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
United Church of Christ in Japan Tsuyazaki Church
亀山神社
大善寺
天理教福間分教会
天神社
妙円寺
小烏神社
彦六神社
恵比須神社
東郷神社
楯崎神社
正蓮寺
福間不動明王
福間不動院
諏訪神社
金剛寺

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital Tokyo
Population 126,529,100
Area 377,835 km²
GDP (USD) $4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita $33,836
HDI 0.925
Life expectancy 84.0 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 92.1%
Currency JPY (Yen)
Languages Japanese
Calling code +81
TLD .jp
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元日
Jan 12 Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Feb 11 Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Feb 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Mar 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Apr 29 Shōwa Day 昭和の日
May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日
May 5 Children's Day こどもの日
May 6 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Jul 20 Marine Day 海の日
Aug 11 Mountain Day 山の日
Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Oct 12 Sports Day スポーツの日
Nov 3 Culture Day 文化の日
Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nishifukuma

What is the population of Nishifukuma?

Nishifukuma has a population of 43,154 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 715 people per square mile, spread across 60.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Nishifukuma expensive to live in?

The median household income is $32,000, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $84,000 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $420 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Nishifukuma?

Nishifukuma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 216 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.1 inches.

How is the job market in Nishifukuma?

The job market in Nishifukuma is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,381 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Nishifukuma?

The median home value in Nishifukuma is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420.

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