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Wakuya, Japan

Miyagi · 🇯🇵 Japan

Wakuya is a small city in Miyagi, Japan with a population of 15,763. Elevation: 95 ft (29 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
15,763 Population 497/sq mi density
95 ft Elevation 29 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
46.2 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

Population15,763
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density497/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 Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain46.2 in/yr
Sunny Days252/yr
Elevation95 ft (29 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband87.0%
Population15,763
Population Density497 / sq mi
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Coordinates38.5447°, 141.1346°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceMiyagi
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation46.2 inches (1,173 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.9 inches (10 cm)
Median Age49.1 years

Is Wakuya a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wakuya 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. Wakuya 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

Wakuya experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 252 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Wakuya has a population of 15,763 with a density of 497 people per square mile, spread across 31.7 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

15,763
Total Population
497
People / sq mi
49.1yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
31.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Wakuya vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Wakuya vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wakuya 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: Wakuya 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 Wakuya, 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: Wakuya 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

Wakuya experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.9 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 95 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.2 inches
22% above US avg
Snowfall3.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood
Good Days %87.4%

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area31.7 sq mi (82.2 km²)
Population Density497/sq mi
Coordinates38.5447°N, 141.1346°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.1 in
March 38°F (3°C) 2.7 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.7 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in
June 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in
July 72°F (22°C) 6.0 in
August 75°F (24°C) 5.2 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 6.5 in Wettest
October 57°F (14°C) 4.6 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in

Wakuya has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F — from 32°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.5") and January the driest (1.9").

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 Density497/sq mi
Total Area31.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Wakuya

What is the population of Wakuya?

Wakuya has a population of 15,763 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 497 people per square mile, spread across 31.7 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 Wakuya expensive to live in?

Wakuya 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 Wakuya?

Wakuya has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.2 inches, with 3.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 38.

How is the job market in Wakuya?

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

How are the schools in Wakuya?

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

How healthy is Wakuya?

The obesity rate in Wakuya 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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