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Wakkanai, Japan

Hokkaido · 🇯🇵 Japan

Wakkanai is a mid-size city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 33,869. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
33,869 Population 115/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
42.6 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

Population33,869
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density115/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 Temp43°F (6°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain42.6 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband87.0%
Population33,869
Population Density115 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates45.4094°, 141.6739°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHokkaido
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation42.6 inches (1,083 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.7 inches (32 cm)
Median Age49.1 years

Is Wakkanai a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wakkanai 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. Wakkanai 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

Wakkanai has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. With 259 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches, including 12.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Wakkanai has a population of 33,869 with a density of 115 people per square mile, spread across 294.0 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

33,869
Total Population
115
People / sq mi
49.1yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
294.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Wakkanai vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Wakkanai vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wakkanai 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: Wakkanai 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 Wakkanai, 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: Wakkanai 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

Wakkanai has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 12.7 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 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average42.8°F
21% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.6 inches
12% above US avg
Snowfall12.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood
Good Days %87.4%

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area294.0 sq mi (761.5 km²)
Population Density115/sq mi
Coordinates45.4094°N, 141.6739°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 2.4 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 2.2 in
April 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in Driest
May 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
August 67°F (19°C) 4.5 in Warmest
September 61°F (16°C) 4.7 in
October 51°F (10°C) 5.2 in Wettest
November 37°F (3°C) 4.8 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 4.5 in

Wakkanai has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F — from 20°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.2") and April the driest (2.1").

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 Density115/sq mi
Total Area294.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Wakkanai

What is the population of Wakkanai?

Wakkanai has a population of 33,869 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 115 people per square mile, spread across 294.0 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 Wakkanai expensive to live in?

Wakkanai 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 Wakkanai?

Wakkanai has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.6 inches, with 12.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 38.

How is the job market in Wakkanai?

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

How are the schools in Wakkanai?

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

How healthy is Wakkanai?

The obesity rate in Wakkanai 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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