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Akkrum, The Netherlands

Friesland · The Netherlands

Akkrum is a small town in Friesland, The Netherlands with a population of 3,440. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
3,440 Population 248/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
45.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Amsterdam Timezone
$56,808 Median Income
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Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,808 median income

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About Akkrum

Akkrum

Akkrum is a village in the Dutch province of Friesland. It is located in the municipality Heerenveen, about 17 km south of the city of Leeuwarden.

People

Population3,440
Density248/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$56,808

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain45.1 in/yr
Sunny Days216/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population3,440
Population Density248 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates53.0502°, 5.8309°
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam
Country🇳🇱 The Netherlands
State / ProvinceFriesland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation45.1 inches (1,146 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.5 inches (29 cm)
Median Household Income$56,808

About Akkrum

Akkrum is a small town in The Netherlands (Friesland) with a population of 3,440. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Amsterdam.

The median household income in Akkrum is $56,808, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 275 business establishments.

Income: Akkrum vs The Netherlands

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Income

Median HH Income$56,808
24% below The Netherlands avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)275

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Akkrum experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below The Netherlands avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days216 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area13.9 sq mi (35.9 km²)
Population Density248/sq mi
Coordinates53.0502°N, 5.8309°W
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.1"
19% above The Netherlands avg
Snowfall 11.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.35"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Sep 24, 2022.

May 16, 1991 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany M4.7 148 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 145 km
Jul 28, 1995 23 km W of Petten, Netherlands M4.0 106 km
Sep 9, 2001 7 km W of Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands M3.8 101 km
Aug 8, 2006 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands M3.8 58 km
Sep 12, 2001 54 km WNW of Petten, Netherlands M3.7 131 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 142 km
Jul 27, 1993 76 km WNW of Callantsoog, Netherlands M3.5 149 km
Sep 21, 1994 13 km NW of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands M3.4 108 km
Sep 10, 2001 10 km W of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands M3.4 113 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km SW of Recke, Germany M3.4 147 km
Aug 16, 2012 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands M3.4 69 km
Feb 7, 2013 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands M3.4 66 km
Dec 4, 1998 68 km WNW of De Koog, Netherlands M3.2 139 km
May 22, 2019 1 km E of Warffum, Netherlands M3.2 63 km
Jul 2, 2006 3 km NW of Lastrup, Germany M3.0 136 km
Feb 19, 1997 3 km SW of Gieten, Netherlands M3.0 61 km
Jun 21, 2004 3 km NE of Dwingeloo, Netherlands M3.0 45 km
Aug 6, 1994 1 km SSW of Langeheit, Netherlands M3.0 96 km
Oct 24, 2003 2 km SE of Niekerk, Netherlands M2.9 40 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.7 in
February 37°F (3°C) 1.9 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in Driest
May 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.3 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 3.0 in

Akkrum has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 37°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Akkrum

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ds. Hasperschool - - - -
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Radio Stations near Akkrum

24 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Tukker FM folk, oldies MP3 192 kbps
RADIONL 24/7, dutch music MP3 192 kbps
Joy Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Zeilsteen radio - MP3 128 kbps
RTV NOF radio local radio, music MP3 192 kbps
Hot radio Classics local news, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Baars classic Rock classic rock, hard rock MP3 320 kbps
Urk FM christian, preaching MP3 128 kbps
Radio Seagull album, alternative MP3 128 kbps
XerosRadio Top 40 top 40 AAC
Grunn FM pop, streektaal MP3 192 kbps
Lokale Omroep Ameland local news, local radio MP3 192 kbps
VechtdalNL - MP3 192 kbps
Radio n31 piraat, the best of 80's MP3 320 kbps
Radio Seabreeze - MP3 192 kbps
Omroep Zilt - MP3 320 kbps
4EverRadio - MP3 192 kbps
Dedimusic - MP3 320 kbps
XerosRadio 60s, 70s AAC
Radio Weststellingwerf Centraal - MP3 192 kbps
DZB Dance Radio - MP3 320 kbps
Urk FM geestelijk misc MP3 128 kbps
Radio Emmeloord - MP3 192 kbps
Station amg classic hits, classic rock MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Akkrum

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
't Andere Museum
1e Nederlands Opel Automuseum
Acantus
Aldheidskeamer Uldrik Bottema
Batavus Fietsmuseum
Bezoekerscentruim Uniastate
Commandopost Grou
De mummies van Wiuwert
De Utrecht
Dekemastate
Duikmuseum Lemmer
Epemastate
Ferdinand Domela Nieuwenhuis Museum
Fries Landbouwmuseum
Fries Museum
Fries Scheepvaart Museum
Fries Verzetsmuseum
Herbarium Frisicum
Historisch Centrum Leeuwarden
Huis Van Eysinga
Ir. D.F. Wouda-gemaal
It Kokelhûs fan Jan en Sjut
It Tsiispakhús
Keramiekmuseum Princessehof
Lancaster-expositie
Meijer Motoren Museum
Mineralogisch Museum
Modelspoor Museum
Molenhuis De Jager
Motormuseum Friesland
Museum 't Kiekhuus
Museum Belvédère
Museum de Grutterswinkel
Museum De Schierstins
Museum en Werkplaats Houtstad IJlst
Museum Heerenveen
Museum Heerenveen
Museum Joure
Museum Warten
Museumhaven Leeuwarden
Nationaal Openbaar Vervoermuseum
Natuurmuseum Bruinenberg
Natuurmuseum Fryslân
OBE
Observeum
Openluchtmuseum De Sûkerei
Openluchtmuseum It Damshûs
Oudheidkamer Weststellingwerf
Oudheidskamer Lemster Fiifgea
Pier Pander Museum
Pier Pandertempel
Poptaslot - Azingastate - Heringastate
Puzzelmuseum
Ruurd Wiersma Hûs
Scherjon's Klompenmuseum
Schoolplatenmuseum
Skûtsjemuseum
Speelgoedmuseum De Boerepleats
Stadhuis Sloten Museum Stedhûs Sleat
Stoommachine 'De Toekomst'
Streekmusuem Opsterland
Tony Leenes's Indian Motorcycle Museum
Traditiekamer Vliegbasis Leeuwarden

Libraries in Akkrum

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotheek Akkrum0.0
Bibliotheek Balk0.0
Bibliotheek De Westereen0.0
Bibliotheek Dronryp0.0
Bibliotheek Gorredijk0.0
Bibliotheek Heerenveen0.0
Bibliotheek Joure0.0
Bibliotheek Lemmer0.0
Bibliotheek Sint-Annaparochie0.0
Bibliotheek Sneek0.0
Bibliotheek Wolvega0.0
Bibliotheek Wommels0.0
dbieb Burgum0.0
dbieb Grou0.0
dbieb Gytsjerk0.0
dbieb Leeuwarden0.0
dbieb Stiens0.0

Farmers Markets in Akkrum

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dinsdagmarkt Stiens
markt heerenveen
Weekmarkt
Weekmarkt Gorredijk

Hotels in Akkrum

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Watertoren Hotel Nes

Restaurants in Akkrum

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chinees Indisch Restaurant Lotus
Eetcafé Kromme Knilles
Hotel Restaurant Goerres
La Ruota

Cafes in Akkrum

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

De Koken
IJsboerderij Boereiis
Kromme Knilles
Theeschenkerij Nije Skou

Dentists in Akkrum

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mondzorg Akkrum

Train Stations in Akkrum

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Akkrum

Gas Stations in Akkrum

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Argos
Esso Fennema
Tamoil De Smarpot

Gyms in Akkrum

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Yoga Studio

Breweries in Akkrum

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bierbrouwerij Bjuster

Stadiums & Teams in Akkrum

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Akkrum

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Groningen Airport EeldeGRQLarge Airport
Leeuwarden Air BaseLWRMedium Airport
Lelystad AirportLEYMedium Airport
Ameland Airport Ballum-Small Airport
De Voorst Glidersite-Small Airport
Drachten Airfield-Small Airport
Hoogeveen Airfield-Small Airport
Royal Dutch Aerospace Center-Small Airport
Salland Glider Field-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Akkrum

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
De Linde

Churches & Religious Organizations in Akkrum

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Terptsjerke

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam

🇳🇱 About The Netherlands

Capital Amsterdam
Population 17,231,017
Area 41,526 km²
GDP (USD) $1,135,475,867,551
GDP per capita $63,516
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 81.9 years
Internet users 97.0%
Urban population 95.3%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Dutch
Calling code +31
TLD .nl
Driving side right

Public Holidays in The Netherlands

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Nieuwjaarsdag
Apr 3 Good Friday Goede Vrijdag
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Eerste Paasdag
Apr 6 Easter Monday Tweede Paasdag
Apr 27 King's Day Koningsdag
May 5 Liberation Day Bevrijdingsdag
May 14 Ascension Day Hemelvaartsdag
May 24 Pentecost Eerste Pinksterdag
May 25 Whit Monday Tweede Pinksterdag
Dec 25 Christmas Day Eerste Kerstdag
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Tweede Kerstdag

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Frequently Asked Questions About Akkrum

What is the population of Akkrum?

Akkrum has a population of 3,440 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 248 people per square mile, spread across 13.9 square miles.

Is Akkrum expensive to live in?

The median household income is $56,808, 24% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Akkrum?

Akkrum has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 216 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 45.1 inches, with 11.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Akkrum?

There are 275 business establishments in the area.

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