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Wado, Japan

Saitama · 🇯🇵 Japan

Wado is a small town in Saitama, Japan with a population of 1,501. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,501 Population
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
51.6 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

Population1,501
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 Temp62°F (17°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain51.6 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband87.0%
Population1,501
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates36.0405°, 139.7044°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceSaitama
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation51.6 inches (1,310 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.4 inches (14 cm)
Median Age49.1 years

Is Wado a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wado 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. Wado 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

Wado enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches, including 5.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Wado has a population of 1,501. 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

1,501
Total Population
49.1yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Wado vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Wado vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wado 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: Wado 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 Wado, 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: Wado 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

Wado enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.4 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 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average62.2°F
15% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.6 inches
36% above US avg
Snowfall5.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood
Good Days %87.4%

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates36.0405°N, 139.7044°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

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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