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Uryū, Japan

Hokkaido · 🇯🇵 Japan

Uryū is a small town in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 2,546. Elevation: 115 ft (35 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,546 Population 35/sq mi density
115 ft Elevation 35 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
44.1 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

Population2,546
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density35/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 Temp45°F (7°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain44.1 in/yr
Sunny Days256/yr
Elevation115 ft (35 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband87.0%
Population2,546
Population Density35 / sq mi
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Coordinates43.6394°, 141.8878°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHokkaido
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation44.1 inches (1,120 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.6 inches (32 cm)
Median Age49.1 years

Is Uryū a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Uryū 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. Uryū 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

Uryū has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 256 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches, including 12.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Uryū has a population of 2,546 with a density of 35 people per square mile, spread across 73.8 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

2,546
Total Population
35
People / sq mi
49.1yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
73.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Uryū vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Uryū vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Uryū 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: Uryū 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 Uryū, 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: Uryū 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

Uryū has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 12.6 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 115 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average44.5°F
18% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.1 inches
16% above US avg
Snowfall12.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood
Good Days %87.4%

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Area73.8 sq mi (191.1 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates43.6394°N, 141.8878°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 Density35/sq mi
Total Area73.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities

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