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Rishiri Town, Japan

Hokkaido · 🇯🇵 Japan

Rishiri Town is a small town in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 2,684. Elevation: 1,165 ft (355 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,684 Population 91/sq mi density
1,165 ft Elevation 355 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 6°C
46.2 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

Population2,684
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density91/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 (6°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain46.2 in/yr
Sunny Days252/yr
Elevation1,165 ft (355 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband87.0%
Population2,684
Population Density91 / sq mi
Elevation1,165 ft (355 m)
Coordinates45.1593°, 141.1963°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHokkaido
Average Temperature42°F (6°C)
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation46.2 inches (1,174 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.5 inches (34 cm)
Median Age49.1 years

Is Rishiri Town a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rishiri Town 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. Rishiri Town 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

Rishiri Town has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. With 252 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches, including 13.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Rishiri Town has a population of 2,684 with a density of 91 people per square mile, spread across 29.5 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

2,684
Total Population
91
People / sq mi
49.1yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
29.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Rishiri Town vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Rishiri Town vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rishiri Town 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: Rishiri Town 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 Rishiri Town, 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: Rishiri Town 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

Rishiri Town has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.5 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 1,165 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average42.1°F
22% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.2 inches
22% above US avg
Snowfall13.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood
Good Days %87.4%

Geography

Elevation1,165 ft (355 m)
Area29.5 sq mi (76.5 km²)
Population Density91/sq mi
Coordinates45.1593°N, 141.1963°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 2.7 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 2.4 in
April 37°F (3°C) 2.4 in Driest
May 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
July 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
August 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 5.4 in
October 49°F (10°C) 5.5 in Wettest
November 37°F (3°C) 5.0 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 4.6 in

Rishiri Town has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F — from 21°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.5") and April the driest (2.4").

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 Density91/sq mi
Total Area29.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Rishiri Town

What is the population of Rishiri Town?

Rishiri Town has a population of 2,684 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 91 people per square mile, spread across 29.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.1 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.2% female and 48.8% male.

Is Rishiri Town expensive to live in?

Rishiri Town is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 65.1 — below the baseline of 100.

What is the weather like in Rishiri Town?

Rishiri Town has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.2 inches, with 13.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 38.

How is the job market in Rishiri Town?

The job market in Rishiri Town is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% — well below the national rate of 3.6%.

How are the schools in Rishiri Town?

29.2% of adults in Rishiri Town hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Rishiri Town?

The obesity rate in Rishiri Town is 5.5% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 14.9% of adults are smokers. 14.7% of residents report depression.

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