Livability Report
TaketaLivability Score
Oita·Pop. 62,657
5-axis livability scores for Taketa, Oita based on Japanese government open data. Safety, cost, convenience, welfare, and economy.
Published: Apr 12, 2026
Overall Score
66
59.9
58.5
64.1
38.7* 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
Safety66/100Cost59.9/100Convenience58.5/100Welfare64.1/100Economy38.7/100Basic Information
Population
62,657
Prefecture
Oita
Q&A with Kai
Alex, Yuki, and Kai discuss what it's really like to live here.
Safety
Alex
Taketa's safety score of 65.7 is quite high. What's the situation like?
Yuki
What are the specific crime rate figures?
Kai
Taketa's crime rate is 2.73 per 1,000 residents, earning a safety score of 65.7. This is a very low crime rate, indicating a secure living environment. As a castle town of about 63,000 people, it has strong community ties and a culture of mutual watchfulness among residents. The historic streetscape around Oka Castle ruins contributes to the area's calm atmosphere.
Cost of Living
Alex
With a cost score of 58.3, is living affordable here?
Yuki
What are the land price and rent levels?
Kai
Taketa's average land price is 25,600 yen per square meter, with average rent around 40,946 yen. The cost score of 58.3 confirms affordable housing costs. It's one of the more economical areas in Oita Prefecture for securing spacious living. Retail stores at 12.16 per 1,000 residents provide plenty of daily shopping options.
Convenience
Alex
The convenience score is 55.5. How's transportation?
Yuki
What's the public transit situation like?
Kai
Taketa's public transit usage rate is 1.1%, with a convenience score of 55.5. The JR Hohi Main Line runs through the city, but daily commuting relies mainly on private vehicles. However, restaurants at 6.34 per 1,000 and retail stores at 12.16 per 1,000 show strong commercial presence for the city's size, making daily necessities readily accessible within the city.
Welfare
Alex
The welfare score of 59.8 is notably high. Is healthcare well-developed?
Yuki
What are the specific medical facility numbers?
Kai
Taketa has 17 hospitals (2.71 per 10,000) and 52 clinics (8.30 per 10,000), with a combined medical facility density of 11.01 per 10,000. The welfare score of 59.8 reflects strong healthcare infrastructure for the population size. Schools number 30 at 0.48 per 1,000 residents — also well-equipped. The robust regional healthcare system is reassuring as the community ages.
Economy
Alex
The economy score is 40.5. How's the economic situation?
Yuki
What about population trends and income data?
Kai
Taketa's taxable income per capita is about 2.81 million yen, with an economy score of 40.5. Net migration is -257 (-0.41%), showing some population outflow. Tourism leveraging hot spring resources and agriculture form the economic base. Rich tourism assets like Oka Castle ruins and the Kuju Highland support the city's active efforts to attract new residents and expand its connected population.
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Detailed Data
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Avg. Land Price (¥/m²) | 25,600 |
| avg_rent | 40,946 |
| Clinics | 52 |
| Clinics (per 10,000) | 8.3 |
| Crime Rate (per 1,000) | 2.73 |
| Hospitals | 17 |
| Hospitals (per 10,000) | 2.71 |
| Medical Facilities (per 10,000, hospitals + clinics) | 11.01 |
| net_migration | -257 |
| net_migration_rate | -0.41 |
| Total Population | 62,657 |
| Public Transit Usage (%) | 1.1 |
| restaurant_count | 397 |
| restaurant_per_1000 | 6.34 |
| retail_count | 762 |
| retail_per_1000 | 12.16 |
| Schools (elementary + junior high + high) | 30 |
| Schools (per 1,000) | 0.48 |
| taxable_income_per_capita | 2,808,251 |
Data: 2024