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Yūbari, Japan

Hokkaido · 🇯🇵 Japan

Yūbari is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 7,334. Elevation: 919 ft (280 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
7,334 Population 25/sq mi density
919 ft Elevation 280 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
45.9 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

Population7,334
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density25/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)
Rain45.9 in/yr
Sunny Days253/yr
Elevation919 ft (280 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband87.0%
Population7,334
Population Density25 / sq mi
Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Coordinates43.0378°, 141.9578°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHokkaido
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation45.9 inches (1,167 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.7 inches (30 cm)
Median Age49.1 years

Is Yūbari a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Yūbari 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. Yūbari 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

Yūbari has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. With 253 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches, including 11.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Yūbari has a population of 7,334 with a density of 25 people per square mile, spread across 294.6 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

7,334
Total Population
25
People / sq mi
49.1yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
294.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Yūbari vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Yūbari vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Yūbari 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: Yūbari 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 Yūbari, 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: Yūbari 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

Yūbari has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.7 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 919 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average42.9°F
21% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.9 inches
21% above US avg
Snowfall11.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood
Good Days %87.4%

Geography

Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Area294.6 sq mi (763.1 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates43.0378°N, 141.9578°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 2.4 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 2.3 in Driest
April 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
July 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in
August 67°F (20°C) 6.2 in Warmest, Wettest
September 59°F (15°C) 5.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.6 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.2 in
December 26°F (-4°C) 3.7 in

Yūbari has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F — from 20°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.2") and March the driest (2.3").

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 Density25/sq mi
Total Area294.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Yūbari

What is the population of Yūbari?

Yūbari has a population of 7,334 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 294.6 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 Yūbari expensive to live in?

Yūbari 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 Yūbari?

Yūbari 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 65°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.9 inches, with 11.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 38.

How is the job market in Yūbari?

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

How are the schools in Yūbari?

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

How healthy is Yūbari?

The obesity rate in Yūbari 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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