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

Population10,367

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 (10°C)

AQI38 (Good)

Rain45.5 in/yr

Sunny Days254/yr

Elevation33 ft (10 m)

Education

Bachelor's+29.2%

High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A

Broadband87.0%

Population	10,367
Elevation	33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates	40.9667°, 141.3733°
Timezone	Asia/Tokyo
Country	🇯🇵 Japan
State / Province	Aomori
Average Temperature	49°F (10°C)
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation	45.5 inches (1,155 mm)
Annual Snowfall	11.5 inches (29 cm)
Median Age	49.1 years

Is Obuchi a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Obuchi 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. Obuchi 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

Obuchi experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 254 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches, including 11.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Obuchi has a population of 10,367. The median age is 49.1 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

10,367

Total Population

49.1yrs

Median Age

26% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%

Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Obuchi vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages	100%

Social Characteristics

Obuchi vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Obuchi 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: Obuchi 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 Obuchi, 5.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 14.9% are current smokers. 14.7% report depression.

Health Metrics: Obuchi 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

Obuchi has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.5 inches. The area enjoys 254 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	49.1°F
	9% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	254 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	45.5 inches
	20% above US avg
Snowfall	11.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	87.4%

Geography

Elevation	33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates	40.9667°N, 141.3733°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

Obuchi, Japan

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Is Obuchi a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Obuchi vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Obuchi vs U.S. Average

Income: Obuchi vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Health Metrics: Obuchi 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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