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Yabu, Japan

Hyōgo · 🇯🇵 Japan

Yabu is a small city in Hyōgo, Japan with a population of 22,177. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
22,177 Population 136/sq mi density
131 ft Elevation 40 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
71.3 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

Population22,177
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density136/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 Temp56°F (13°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain71.3 in/yr
Sunny Days207/yr
Elevation131 ft (40 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband87.0%
Population22,177
Population Density136 / sq mi
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Coordinates35.4030°, 134.7712°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHyōgo
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation71.3 inches (1,812 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age49.1 years

Is Yabu a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Yabu 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. Yabu 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

Yabu enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Yabu has a population of 22,177 with a density of 136 people per square mile, spread across 163.3 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

22,177
Total Population
136
People / sq mi
49.1yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
163.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Yabu vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Yabu vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Yabu 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: Yabu 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 Yabu, 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: Yabu 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

Yabu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). 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 131 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.2°F
4% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days207 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall71.3 inches
88% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood
Good Days %87.4%

Geography

Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Area163.3 sq mi (422.9 km²)
Population Density136/sq mi
Coordinates35.4030°N, 134.7712°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 Density136/sq mi
Total Area163.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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