ObihiroLivability Score

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Obihiro's crime rate is 4.37 per 1,000 residents, with a safety score of 55.3. As the central city of the Tokachi region with about 167,000 people, stable public safety is maintained. The grid-planned urban area and the surrounding Obihiro Forest contribute to a well-designed, open cityscape that promotes a sense of security.

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Obihiro's average land price is 41,081 yen per square meter, with average rent at 44,365 yen, giving a cost score of 56.0. Housing costs are quite affordable. While winters can drop to nearly -25°C, the rich food culture supported by Tokachi's large-scale agriculture is a major lifestyle attraction. Local food companies like Rokkatei are also thriving.

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Obihiro's public transit usage rate is 2.6%, with a convenience score of 53.3. Beyond JR Nemuro Line's Obihiro Station, Tokachi-Obihiro Airport offers flights to Tokyo, and the Doto Expressway connects to central Hokkaido. There are 1,216 restaurants (7.3 per 1,000) and 1,445 retail stores (8.68 per 1,000), showing high store density for the population size.

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Obihiro has 18 hospitals (1.08 per 10,000) and 110 clinics (6.61 per 10,000), with a combined density of 7.69 per 10,000 and a welfare score of 45.1. There are 38 schools at 0.23 per 1,000 residents. As Tokachi's medical hub, hospital density is relatively high. The Environmental Model City's green belt concept also enhances living environment quality.

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Obihiro's taxable income per capita is 3,226,908 yen, with an economy score of 45.5. Large-scale farming of wheat, sugar beets, beans, and potatoes along with dairy farming form the core industries, supplemented by food processing. Net migration is -546 (rate -0.33%). Unique attractions like Banei horse racing and the Tokachi brand's food promotion power support the local economy.