TaketaLivability Score

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.