Livability Report
OmutaLivability Score
Fukuoka·Pop. 111,281
5-axis livability scores for Omuta, Fukuoka based on Japanese government open data covering safety, cost, convenience, welfare, and economy.
Published: Apr 3, 2026
Overall Score
41.6
62.8
54.5
59.1
37.5* 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
Safety41.6/100Cost62.8/100Convenience54.5/100Welfare59.1/100Economy37.5/100Basic Information
Population
111,281
Prefecture
Fukuoka
Q&A with Kai
Alex, Yuki, and Kai discuss what it's really like to live here.
Safety
Alex
How is safety in Omuta? It has a rich coal mining history.
Yuki
What are the crime rate figures?
Kai
Omuta's crime rate is 6.52 per 1,000 residents, with a safety score of 41.6. For a city of about 111,000, it carries the heritage of the Mitsui Miike Coal Mine, with the Miyahara Pit and Miike Port registered as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The calm environment facing the Ariake Sea supports active community engagement.
Cost of Living
Alex
Living costs seem very affordable. How low are they?
Yuki
What are the specific land price and rent numbers?
Kai
Omuta's average land price is 24,542 yen per square meter, with average rent at 36,174 yen, giving a cost score of 60.8. Housing costs are remarkably low, making it very attractive for those seeking affordable living. Notably, this price level comes with multiple transport options including Kyushu Shinkansen (Shin-Omuta Station), JR Kagoshima Main Line, and Nishitetsu Tenjin-Omuta Line.
Convenience
Alex
How's transportation? There's a Shinkansen station too, right?
Yuki
Is the shopping environment well-developed?
Kai
Omuta's public transit usage rate is 5.7%, with a convenience score of 52.7. JR Kagoshima Main Line and Kyushu Shinkansen (Shin-Omuta Station) are complemented by Nishitetsu's direct line to Fukuoka Tenjin. There are 1,086 retail stores (9.76 per 1,000) and 663 restaurants (5.96 per 1,000) — quite high store density for the population, ensuring good daily convenience.
Welfare
Alex
How about healthcare and education?
Yuki
How well-equipped are the medical facilities?
Kai
Omuta has 23 hospitals (2.07 per 10,000) and 114 clinics (10.24 per 10,000), with a high combined density of 12.31 per 10,000 and a welfare score of 57.5. There are 29 schools at 0.26 per 1,000 residents. The hospital density of 2.07 per 10,000 is particularly notable, providing strong healthcare accessibility and peace of mind.
Economy
Alex
How has Omuta's economy evolved since the coal mines closed?
Yuki
What are current income levels and population trends?
Kai
Omuta's taxable income per capita is 2,887,217 yen, with an economy score of 39.6. After mine closures, the city has transitioned toward environmental recycling and eco-town industries, with Mitsui Chemicals maintaining factory operations. Net migration is -637 (rate -0.57%), but the city leverages its World Heritage Sites and the Daijayama Festival to build on its historical and cultural assets.
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Detailed Data
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Avg. Land Price (¥/m²) | 24,542 |
| avg_rent | 36,174 |
| Clinics | 114 |
| Clinics (per 10,000) | 10.24 |
| Crime Rate (per 1,000) | 6.52 |
| Hospitals | 23 |
| Hospitals (per 10,000) | 2.07 |
| Medical Facilities (per 10,000, hospitals + clinics) | 12.31 |
| net_migration | -637 |
| net_migration_rate | -0.57 |
| Total Population | 111,281 |
| Public Transit Usage (%) | 5.7 |
| restaurant_count | 663 |
| restaurant_per_1000 | 5.96 |
| retail_count | 1,086 |
| retail_per_1000 | 9.76 |
| Schools (elementary + junior high + high) | 29 |
| Schools (per 1,000) | 0.26 |
| taxable_income_per_capita | 2,887,217 |
Data: 2024