Kariwa
7.1
Lower score (below 6)
Kariwa is home to the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant — the largest nuclear generating station in the world by capacity — and the entire local economy orbits around it. The village exists as a support community for plant workers and their families, and the social fabric reflects that: hyper-local, insular, not built for outsiders. There is no tourist infrastructure and the conversation everywhere defaults to the plant. Not a destination by any measure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Kariwa, Niigata?
$51k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Kariwa, Niigata?
Women marry at 31
How common is a college degree in Kariwa, Niigata?
51% men have degree
What's the average male height in Kariwa, Niigata?
172 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Kariwa, Niigata?
Local women avg 22.8