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Yanai, Japan

Yamaguchi · 🇯🇵 Japan

Yanai is a mid-size city in Yamaguchi, Japan with a population of 32,490. Elevation: -7 ft (-2 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
32,490 Population 601/sq mi density
-7 ft Elevation -2 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
67.8 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

Population32,490
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density601/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 Temp59°F (15°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain67.8 in/yr
Sunny Days213/yr
Elevation-7 ft (-2 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband87.0%
Population32,490
Population Density601 / sq mi
Elevation-7 ft (-2 m)
Coordinates33.9667°, 132.1167°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceYamaguchi
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation67.8 inches (1,722 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age49.1 years

Is Yanai a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Yanai 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. Yanai 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

Yanai enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Yanai has a population of 32,490 with a density of 601 people per square mile, spread across 54.1 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

32,490
Total Population
601
People / sq mi
49.1yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
54.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Yanai vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Yanai vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Yanai 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: Yanai 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 Yanai, 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: Yanai 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

Yanai enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.8 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 -7 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.3°F
10% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days213 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall67.8 inches
78% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood
Good Days %87.4%

Geography

Elevation-7 ft (-2 m)
Area54.1 sq mi (140.0 km²)
Population Density601/sq mi
Coordinates33.9667°N, 132.1167°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.8 in
April 56°F (13°C) 7.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 7.3 in
June 70°F (21°C) 11.1 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 9.8 in
August 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 7.8 in
October 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
December 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in Driest

Yanai has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F — from 41°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 67.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.1") and December 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 Density601/sq mi
Total Area54.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Yanai

What is the population of Yanai?

Yanai has a population of 32,490 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 601 people per square mile, spread across 54.1 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 Yanai expensive to live in?

Yanai 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 Yanai?

Yanai enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 213 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 67.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 38.

How is the job market in Yanai?

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

How are the schools in Yanai?

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

How healthy is Yanai?

The obesity rate in Yanai 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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