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Shinjō, Japan

Okayama · 🇯🇵 Japan

Shinjō is a small town in Okayama, Japan with a population of 951. Elevation: 1,663 ft (507 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
951 Population
1,663 ft Elevation 507 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
70.0 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

Population951
Median Age49.1 yrs
DensityN/A
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)
Rain70.0 in/yr
Sunny Days209/yr
Elevation1,663 ft (507 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband87.0%
Population951
Elevation1,663 ft (507 m)
Coordinates35.1667°, 133.5667°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceOkayama
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation70.0 inches (1,779 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.6 inches (19 cm)
Median Age49.1 years

Is Shinjō a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Shinjō 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. Shinjō 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

Shinjō experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 209 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.0 inches, including 7.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Shinjō has a population of 951. 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

951
Total Population
49.1yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Shinjō vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Shinjō vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Shinjō 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: Shinjō 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 Shinjō, 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: Shinjō 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

Shinjō experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 209 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.6 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 1,663 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days209 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall70.0 inches
84% above US avg
Snowfall7.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood
Good Days %87.4%

Geography

Elevation1,663 ft (507 m)
Coordinates35.1667°N, 133.5667°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temp Precipitation
Jan 32°F (-0°C)
3.7"
Feb 32°F (-0°C)
3.9"
Mar 38°F (3°C)
4.5"
Apr 49°F (9°C)
5.5"
May 58°F (14°C)
5.9"
Jun 65°F (18°C)
9.1"
Jul 73°F (23°C)
10.4"
Aug 74°F (24°C)
6.6"
Sep 66°F (19°C)
8.8"
Oct 56°F (13°C)
4.8"
Nov 46°F (8°C)
3.6"
Dec 37°F (3°C)
3.3"

The warmest month is August at 74°F, while the coldest is January at 32°F — a seasonal swing of 43°F. July sees the most rain (10.4"), while December is the driest (3.3").

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

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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