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Oga, Japan

Akita · 🇯🇵 Japan

Oga is a small city in Akita, Japan with a population of 25,154. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
25,154 Population 270/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
61.7 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

Population25,154
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density270/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 Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain61.7 in/yr
Sunny Days224/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband87.0%
Population25,154
Population Density270 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates39.8710°, 139.8493°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceAkita
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation61.7 inches (1,566 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.9 inches (23 cm)
Median Age49.1 years

Is Oga a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Oga 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. Oga 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

Oga experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.7 inches, including 8.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Oga has a population of 25,154 with a density of 270 people per square mile, spread across 93.1 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

25,154
Total Population
270
People / sq mi
49.1yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
93.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Oga vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Oga vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Oga 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: Oga 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 Oga, 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: Oga 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

Oga experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. 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 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days224 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall61.7 inches
62% above US avg
Snowfall8.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood
Good Days %87.4%

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area93.1 sq mi (241.1 km²)
Population Density270/sq mi
Coordinates39.8710°N, 139.8493°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temp Precipitation
Jan 32°F (0°C)
5.0"
Feb 33°F (0°C)
3.9"
Mar 38°F (3°C)
3.6"
Apr 48°F (9°C)
4.0"
May 57°F (14°C)
3.9"
Jun 65°F (18°C)
4.5"
Jul 72°F (22°C)
6.4"
Aug 76°F (24°C)
5.9"
Sep 68°F (20°C)
6.8"
Oct 57°F (14°C)
5.7"
Nov 46°F (8°C)
5.8"
Dec 37°F (3°C)
6.2"

The warmest month is August at 76°F, while the coldest is January at 32°F — a seasonal swing of 43°F. September sees the most rain (6.8"), while March is the driest (3.6").

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 Density270/sq mi
Total Area93.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities

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