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Pippu, Japan

Hokkaido · 🇯🇵 Japan

Pippu is a small town in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 3,845. Elevation: 531 ft (162 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,845 Population 115/sq mi density
531 ft Elevation 162 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 5°C
42.5 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

Population3,845
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density115/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 Temp42°F (5°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain42.5 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation531 ft (162 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband87.0%
Population3,845
Population Density115 / sq mi
Elevation531 ft (162 m)
Coordinates43.8694°, 142.4739°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHokkaido
Average Temperature42°F (5°C)
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation42.5 inches (1,079 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.5 inches (37 cm)
Median Age49.1 years

Is Pippu a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pippu 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. Pippu 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

Pippu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 259 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches, including 14.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Pippu has a population of 3,845 with a density of 115 people per square mile, spread across 33.6 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

3,845
Total Population
115
People / sq mi
49.1yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
33.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Pippu vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Pippu vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pippu 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: Pippu 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 Pippu, 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: Pippu 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

Pippu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. The area receives 14.5 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 531 feet.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average41.8°F
23% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.5 inches
12% above US avg
Snowfall14.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood
Good Days %87.4%

Geography

Elevation531 ft (162 m)
Area33.6 sq mi (86.9 km²)
Population Density115/sq mi
Coordinates43.8694°N, 142.4739°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
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 Density115/sq mi
Total Area33.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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