NobeokaLivability Score

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Nobeoka's crime rate is 4.04 per 1,000 residents, with a safety score of 57.4. As a city of about 118,000 people, it maintains a relatively calm public safety environment. The nature-rich setting along the Gokase River and the cohesive community formed around Asahi Kasei's company town contribute to a stable local society.

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Nobeoka's average land price is 34,591 yen per square meter, with average rent at 36,961 yen, giving a cost score of 60.0. The affordable housing costs are a major advantage. Despite being the central city of northern Miyazaki Prefecture, this low cost of living directly contributes to livability.

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Nobeoka's public transit usage rate is 1.6%, with a convenience score of 51.5. JR Nippo Line's Nobeoka Station serves as the hub, and the extension of the Higashi-Kyushu Expressway has improved access to Miyazaki and Oita cities. There are 1,069 retail stores (9.03 per 1,000 residents) and 739 restaurants (6.24 per 1,000), showing high store density relative to population size.

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Nobeoka has 16 hospitals (1.35 per 10,000) and 86 clinics (7.26 per 10,000), with a combined medical facility density of 8.62 per 10,000 and a welfare score of 51.0. There are 44 schools at 0.37 per 1,000 residents, showing relatively high educational facility density. The hospital density of 1.35 per 10,000 provides reassurance for local healthcare access.

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Nobeoka's taxable income per capita is 2,876,266 yen, with an economy score of 40.6. The Asahi Kasei Group's factory complex drives the chemical industry as the core sector, with numerous related companies also operating locally. Net migration is -545 (rate -0.46%), showing an outflow trend. Known as the birthplace of chicken nanban, the city's unique food culture and Gokase River traditions remain local attractions.