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Ōyauchi, Japan

Fukushima · Japan

Ōyauchi is a small city in Fukushima, Japan with a population of 5,412. Elevation: 98 ft (30 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

4.1 /5.0
A Great
5,412 Population 47/sq mi density
98 ft Elevation 30 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
52.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$28,300 Median Income
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Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$28,300 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population5,412
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density47/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,300
Unemployment2.7%

Housing

A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$340
Housing Units2,165

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain52.1 in/yr
Sunny Days242/yr
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Population5,412
Population Density47 / sq mi
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Coordinates37.2000°, 140.9833°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceFukushima
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation52.1 inches (1,322 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.2 inches (8 cm)
Median Household Income$28,300
Median Age50.2 years

About Ōyauchi

Ōyauchi is a small city in Japan (Fukushima) with a population of 5,412. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Ōyauchi has a population of 5,412 with a density of 47 people per square mile, spread across 114.6 square miles. The median age is 50.2 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,412
Total Population
47
People / sq mi
50.2yrs
Median Age
29% above Japan avg
114.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ōyauchi vs Japan Average

The median household income in Ōyauchi is $28,300, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 173 business establishments.

Income: Ōyauchi vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$28,300
62% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)173

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ōyauchi is $68,000, 76% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $340 (71% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,165 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$68,000
76% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$340
71% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,165

Property Tax

Climate in Ōyauchi

Ōyauchi has an average annual temperature of 14°C (57°F). The hottest month is Aug (25°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1449 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.4°C / 40°F 0° / 8.7° 64.6
Feb 4.4°C / 40°F 0° / 8.9° 49.7
Mar 7.1°C / 45°F 2.7° / 11.5° 114.2
Apr 11.6°C / 53°F 7.5° / 15.8° 111.9
May 15.8°C / 60°F 12.3° / 19.3° 146.5
Jun 19.3°C / 67°F 16.2° / 22.4° 152.7
Jul 22.8°C / 73°F 19.9° / 25.6° 160.1
Aug 25°C / 77°F 22° / 27.9° 131.6
Sep 22.3°C / 72°F 19.1° / 25.5° 207.9
Oct 16.9°C / 62°F 13° / 20.8° 183.0
Nov 11.5°C / 53°F 6.9° / 16.1° 79.1
Dec 6.4°C / 44°F 2° / 10.9° 47.2
Ōyauchi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below Japan avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area114.6 sq mi (296.9 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates37.2000°N, 140.9833°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.1"
37% above Japan avg
Snowfall 3.2"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4,086 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 29, 2025.

Mar 11, 2011 47 km E of ?arai, Japan M7.9 103 km
Mar 16, 2022 57 km ENE of Namie, Japan M7.3 78 km
Feb 13, 2021 73 km ENE of Namie, Japan M7.1 91 km
Apr 7, 2011 29 km ESE of Ishinomaki, Japan M7.1 131 km
Jul 19, 2008 107 km E of Namie, Japan M7.0 116 km
May 1, 2021 30 km SSE of Onagawa Ch?, Japan M6.9 124 km
May 7, 2008 78 km NE of Hasaki, Japan M6.9 125 km
Feb 16, 1996 123 km E of Namie, Japan M6.7 125 km
Apr 11, 2011 17 km SSW of Ishikawa, Japan M6.6 56 km
Jul 11, 2014 139 km ESE of Namie, Japan M6.5 132 km
Mar 11, 2011 81 km NE of Hasaki, Japan M6.5 126 km
Mar 14, 2010 59 km ENE of Namie, Japan M6.5 81 km
Mar 11, 2011 108 km ESE of Kitaibaraki, Japan M6.4 118 km
Aug 4, 2019 61 km ENE of Namie, Japan M6.3 83 km
Mar 11, 2011 30 km NNE of Namie, Japan M6.3 60 km
Jul 24, 2011 43 km NE of Namie, Japan M6.3 69 km
Mar 11, 2011 near the east coast of Honshu, Japan M6.3 101 km
Jul 30, 2011 13 km SSE of Iwaki, Japan M6.3 29 km
Mar 11, 2011 103 km E of Namie, Japan M6.3 114 km
Mar 11, 2011 70 km ESE of Kitaibaraki, Japan M6.2 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

22 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ampil (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Ampil Category 3 224 km
2024 Jebi Category 1 204 km
2019 Faxai Category 2 78 km
2019 Hagibis Category 1 54 km
2018 Shanshan Category 1 267 km
2016 Lionrock Category 1 204 km
2011 Roke Category 1 215 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 239 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 124 km
2004 Ma-on Category 3 64 km
2002 Higos Category 1 112 km
2001 Danas Category 1 103 km
2000 Sonamu Category 1 232 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 83 km
1998 Vicki Category 1 201 km
1998 Stella Category 1 160 km
1996 Violet Category 1 135 km
1996 Dan Category 1 252 km
1995 Oscar Category 4 183 km
1993 Vernon Category 1 46 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1835 SANRIKU Earthquake 5.0 m — 112 km
2016 E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.4 m — 42 km
1938 OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.3 m — 80 km
1938 OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.3 m — 67 km
1897 SANRIKU Earthquake 1.0 m — 129 km
1938 JAPAN TRENCH Earthquake 0.8 m — 67 km
1959 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.8 m — 113 km
1938 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.8 m — 51 km
1978 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.6 m 28 144 km
1938 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.6 m 1 65 km
1938 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.6 m — 64 km
1982 IBARAKI, JAPAN Earthquake 0.4 m — 129 km
1961 KASHIMA, JAPAN Earthquake 0.4 m — 138 km
2022 OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 0.3 m 4 78 km
1938 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.3 m — 114 km
1896 KASHIMA, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m — 78 km
2014 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.2 m — 132 km
2008 OFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m — 116 km
1938 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.2 m — 110 km
1935 JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m — 76 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Adatarayama (80 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Adatarayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,728 m (5,669 ft) 1996 80 km
Azumayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,949 m (6,394 ft) 1977 88 km
Nasudake Stratovolcano(es) 1,915 m (6,283 ft) 1963 91 km
Bandaisan Stratovolcano 1,816 m (5,958 ft) 1888 92 km
Takaharayama Stratovolcano 1,795 m (5,889 ft) -4570 112 km
Zaozan [Zaosan] Complex 1,841 m (6,040 ft) 1940 115 km
Numazawa Shield 835 m (2,740 ft) -3400 128 km
Omanago Group Lava dome(s) 2,341 m (7,680 ft) -3050 139 km
Nantaisan Stratovolcano 2,486 m (8,156 ft) -9540 141 km
Nikko-Shiranesan Shield 2,578 m (8,458 ft) 1952 150 km
Hiuchigatake Stratovolcano 2,356 m (7,730 ft) 1544 153 km
Naruko Caldera 470 m (1,542 ft) 837 171 km
Akagisan Stratovolcano 1,828 m (5,997 ft) Unknown 174 km
Kurikomayama Stratovolcano 1,627 m (5,338 ft) 1950 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.0 in
March 38°F (4°C) 3.2 in
April 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
May 56°F (14°C) 4.9 in
June 62°F (17°C) 6.3 in
July 69°F (21°C) 5.6 in
August 73°F (23°C) 6.4 in Warmest
September 67°F (19°C) 7.7 in Wettest
October 57°F (14°C) 6.1 in
November 47°F (9°C) 2.8 in
December 39°F (4°C) 1.4 in

Ōyauchi has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 34°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.7") and January the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Ōyauchi

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Iwaki Shiritsu Hisanohama Junior High School いわき市立久之浜中学校 — — — —
市立久之浜中学校 — — — —
いわき市立四倉小学校 — — — —
福島県立四倉高等学校 — — — —
教育の丘 — — — —
広野小学校 — — — —
市立久之浜第一小学校 — — — —
県立ふたば未来学園高等学校 — — — —
教育の丘 — — — —
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Radio Stations near Ōyauchi

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Ōyauchi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Iwaki 3.11 Memorial and Revitalisation Museum
Iwaki City Coal and Fossil museum
JAEA ALNALYSiS LAB.
Kanazawa Shoko Art Museum 金澤翔子美術館
Kusano Shimpei Memorial Literature Centre
いわき市アンモナイトセンター
いわき市美術館
みろく沢炭鉱資料館
中間貯蔵事業情報センター
塩屋埼灯台展示室
廃炉資料館
暮らしの伝承郷

Libraries in Ōyauchi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
いわき総合図書館0.0
いわき総合図書館0.0
内郷図書館0.0
内郷図書館0.0
四倉図書館0.0
図書館0.0
富岡町図書館0.0
小名浜図書館0.0
常磐図書館0.0
常磐図書館0.0
視聴覚ライブラリー0.0
視聴覚ライブラリー0.0

Hotels in Ōyauchi

9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

HATAGO INN Fukushima Hirono
Jヴィレッジ
VALUE THE HOTEL Fukushima Hirono
ひので荘
ホテル いわさわ
ホテルオーシャン いわさわ
ホテル双葉邸
旅館 岩沢荘
旅館 慶州

Restaurants in Ōyauchi

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

アルパインローズ
からすや食堂
ひまわり
和
白土屋

Cafes in Ōyauchi

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Amazon

Clinics in Ōyauchi

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

馬場クリニック

Train Stations in Ōyauchi

5 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eda
Hirono
Hisanohama
J-village
Suetsugi

Gas Stations in Ōyauchi

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS
ENEOS
ENEOS
Idemitsu Kosan
広野石油

Banks in Ōyauchi

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

いわき信用組合

Shopping Malls in Ōyauchi

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ひろのテラス
道の駅よつくら港　交流館

Stadiums & Teams in Ōyauchi

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Ōyauchi

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Adatara Kogen Ski Resort 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Nihonmatsu Shiozawa 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Ōyauchi

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fukushima AirportFKSMedium Airport
Abukuma Flying Club Airstrip—Small Airport
Fukushima (Iizaka) Skypark—Small Airport
Fukushima Robot Test Field Minamisoma Runway—Small Airport
Fukushima Robot Test Field Namie Runway—Small Airport
Juo Airfield—Small Airport
Shirosato Auxiliary Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Ōyauchi

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hirono Post Office
Hisanohama Post Office
Yotsukura Shimmachi Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ōyauchi

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Horinji 宝林寺
Shofukuji 正福寺
古峯神社
姥嶽蛇王神社
朝見寺修行院
東禅寺
楢葉八幡神社
蹴球神社
鹿嶋神社

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Ōyauchi

What is the population of Ōyauchi?

Ōyauchi has a population of 5,412 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 47 people per square mile, spread across 114.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Ōyauchi expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,300, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $340 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Ōyauchi?

Ōyauchi has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.1 inches, with 3.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Ōyauchi?

The job market in Ōyauchi is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 173 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ōyauchi?

The median home value in Ōyauchi is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.

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