Livability Report
KurumeLivability Score
Fukuoka·Pop. 303,316
5-axis livability scores for Kurume, Fukuoka based on Japanese government open data. Safety, cost, convenience, welfare, and economy.
Published: Apr 6, 2026
Overall Score
41.6
54.7
50.2
53.9
49.1* These scores are based on statistical analysis of public data and do not represent a definitive assessment of any area. Actual livability varies depending on individual values and lifestyle.
5-Axis Score Breakdown
Safety41.6/100Cost54.7/100Convenience50.2/100Welfare53.9/100Economy49.1/100Basic Information
Population
303,316
Prefecture
Fukuoka
Q&A with Kai
Alex, Yuki, and Kai discuss what it's really like to live here.
Safety
Alex
How safe is Kurume? I'm curious about the crime situation in Fukuoka Prefecture.
Yuki
What are the specific crime rate figures?
Kai
Kurume's crime rate is 6.52 per 1,000 residents, with a safety score of 41.6. For a core city of about 303,000 people, this warrants some attention, though many residential areas along the Chikugo River are quite peaceful. Community crime prevention initiatives and neighborhood watch programs are being strengthened.
Cost of Living
Alex
What are the living costs like? How does it compare in affordability?
Yuki
Can you share the specific land price and rent data?
Kai
Kurume's average land price is 83,160 yen per square meter, with average rent at about 45,065 yen. The cost score of 54.2 indicates an affordable living environment. The rubber industry-centered economic base provides employment opportunities, making it easier to balance job access with housing costs.
Convenience
Alex
A convenience score of 49.6 — the Shinkansen stop must be a plus.
Yuki
What about public transit usage and commercial amenities?
Kai
Kurume's public transit rate is 10.3%, giving a convenience score of 49.6. The Kyushu Shinkansen stops at Kurume Station, and the Nishitetsu Tenjin-Omuta Line provides access to central Fukuoka about 35 km away. Retail density is 7.83 per 1,000 residents and restaurants at 5.11, including famous yakitori and tonkotsu ramen establishments.
Welfare
Alex
How does welfare rate? Kurume has a reputation for medical excellence.
Yuki
What are the specific hospital and school numbers?
Kai
Kurume has a medical facility density of 11.14 per 10,000 residents, with 32 hospitals and 306 clinics. The welfare score of 53.3 reflects the city's strength as a medical hub, anchored by Kurume University Hospital and St. Mary's Hospital. Schools number 65, or 0.21 per 1,000 residents, showing stable educational coverage.
Economy
Alex
This is where Bridgestone was founded, right? What do the economic numbers show?
Yuki
What about income levels and population trends?
Kai
Kurume's taxable income per capita is about 3.38 million yen, with an economy score of 49.2. The rubber and chemical industries, led by Bridgestone, Moon Star, and Asahi Shoes, form an industrial cluster alongside traditional crafts like Kurume Kasuri textiles. Net migration shows a modest outflow of 401 people (-0.13%), reflecting stability as the central city of the Chikugo region.
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Detailed Data
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Avg. Land Price (¥/m²) | 83,160 |
| avg_rent | 45,065 |
| Clinics | 306 |
| Clinics (per 10,000) | 10.09 |
| Crime Rate (per 1,000) | 6.52 |
| Hospitals | 32 |
| Hospitals (per 10,000) | 1.06 |
| Medical Facilities (per 10,000, hospitals + clinics) | 11.14 |
| net_migration | -401 |
| net_migration_rate | -0.13 |
| Total Population | 303,316 |
| Public Transit Usage (%) | 10.3 |
| restaurant_count | 1,550 |
| restaurant_per_1000 | 5.11 |
| retail_count | 2,374 |
| retail_per_1000 | 7.83 |
| Schools (elementary + junior high + high) | 65 |
| Schools (per 1,000) | 0.21 |
| taxable_income_per_capita | 3,376,521 |
Data: 2024