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Shimizu, Japan
Yamagata · Japan
Shimizu is a small town in Yamagata, Japan with a population of 3,028. Elevation: 121 ft (37 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
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People
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| Population | 3,028 |
| Population Density | 32 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.7036°, 140.2256° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Yamagata |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 64.2 inches (1,630 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 21.4 inches (54 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,800 |
| Median Age | 51.0 years |
About Shimizu
Shimizu is a small town in Japan (Yamagata) with a population of 3,028. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Shimizu vs Japan Average
Income: Shimizu vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $26,800 |
| 64% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 97 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $64,000 |
| 77% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $320 |
| 72% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 1,211 |
Property Tax
Climate in Shimizu
Shimizu has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1782 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 220 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 93.9 sq mi (243.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7036°N, 140.2256°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1833 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 85 | 96 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 93 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 67 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 136 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 45 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 66 km |
| 2011 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 128 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | 726 | 43 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 149 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | — | 117 | 78 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 43 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Naruko (44 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 44 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 47 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 57 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 65 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 108 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 118 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 123 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 128 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 144 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 145 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 147 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 150 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 152 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 177 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-1°C) | 6.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 6.9 in |
Shimizu has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 64.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.9") and May the driest (3.5").
Schools in Shimizu
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 大蔵村立大蔵小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 大蔵村立大蔵中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 大蔵村立大蔵中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 大蔵村立大蔵小学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 新庄市立八向中学校 | — | — | — | — |
| 新庄市立本合海小学校 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Shimizu
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Shimizu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewa Sanzan History Museum | ||||
| ゆめりあ鉄道ギャラリー | ||||
| 大石田町立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 新庄ふるさと歴史センター | ||||
| 最上徳内記念館 | ||||
| 真下慶治郎記念美術館 | ||||
| 真室川町ふるさと伝承館 | ||||
| 真室川町立歴史民俗資料館 | ||||
| 芭蕉・清風歴史資料館 | ||||
| 雪の里情報館 |
Libraries in Shimizu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 新庄市立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 村山市図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 虹のプラザ | 0.0 |
Hotels in Shimizu
26 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Shimizu
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Shimizu
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Shimizu
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Shimizu
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Shimizu
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Shimizu
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Shimizu
34 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeunesse Kurikoma Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yakurai Garden Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hachimoriyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hagurosan Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Uenono Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Onikobe Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akiyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Green Valley Kamuro Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gionyama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hanagasa Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tengamori Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Inakawa Ski Area Suberotta | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yashima Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Habayama Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Geto Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Choei Yuda Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gosannen Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Water Jump Miyagi | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Shiroishi Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Yokone | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Doshojidaira Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Liza World | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Eboshi Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Sarukura | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Miyagi Zao Sumikawasu Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zao Onsen Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tenoko Ski Area | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| St. Mary | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Asahi Shizenkan Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Budoh Snow Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Izumigatake Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Spring Valley Izumi Kogen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kurobushi Kogen Snow Park Jangle Jungle | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mount Gassan Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Shimizu
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sendai Airport | SDJ | Large Airport |
| Shonai Airport | SYO | Medium Airport |
| Yamagata Airport | GAJ | Medium Airport |
| Izumigatake Paragliding School | — | Small Airport |
| JGSDF Kasuminome Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kakuda Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Shirataka Aero Park / Mutsumi Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Yuri Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Shimizu
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Akamatsu Summary Post Office | |
| Hijiori Post Office | |
| Motoaikai Post Office | |
| Shimizu Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shimizu
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 一念寺 | |
| 光明寺 | |
| 八幡宮 | |
| 升形七所明神社 | |
| 古峯神社 | |
| 法含寺 | |
| 積雲寺 | |
| 興源院 | |
| 西来院 | |
| 金比羅神社 | |
| 龍雲院 |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Shimizu
What is the population of Shimizu?
Shimizu has a population of 3,028 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 32 people per square mile, spread across 93.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Shimizu expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,800, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $64,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $320 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 Shimizu?
Shimizu has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.2 inches, with 21.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Shimizu?
The job market in Shimizu is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 97 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Shimizu?
The median home value in Shimizu is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320.