KurumeLivability Score

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.