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Akureyri, Iceland

Northeast · 🇮🇸 Iceland

Akureyri is a small city in Northeast, Iceland with a population of 19,219. Average temperature: 36°F (2°C).

4.4 /5.0
A Great
19,219 Population 366/sq mi density
36°F Avg Temperature 2°C
24.8 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Reykjavik Timezone
$77,000 Median Income
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$77,000 median income
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $77,000
2% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 45.0%
34% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 21.2%
34% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.5%
72% lower than US avg

People

Population19,219
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density366/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%

Economy

A
Median Income$77,000
Per Capita$82,139
UnemploymentN/A
Poverty3.5%

Health

Obesity21.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking6.8%
Depression13.0%

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
AQI7 (Good)
Rain24.8 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr

Education

A+
Bachelor's+45.0%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband99.8%
Population19,219
Population Density366 / sq mi
Coordinates65.6835°, -18.0878°
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Country🇮🇸 Iceland
State / ProvinceNortheast
Average Temperature36°F (2°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation24.8 inches (630 mm)
Annual Snowfall15.9 inches (40 cm)
Median Household Income$77,000
Median Age37.1 years

Is Akureyri a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Akureyri receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include a highly educated population, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Akureyri stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Akureyri is $77,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Only 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 45.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Akureyri has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. With 291 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 24.8 inches, including 15.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 7.

Akureyri has a population of 19,219 with a density of 366 people per square mile, spread across 52.5 square miles. The median age is 37.1 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.8% female and 51.2% male. 19.0% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 90.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

19,219
Total Population
366
People / sq mi
37.1yrs
Median Age
5% below US avg
52.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%
Female 48.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Akureyri vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Akureyri vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Akureyri is $77,000, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $82,139 (above the $39,052 national figure). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 102.1, roughly in line with the national average.

Income: Akureyri vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$77,000
2% above US avg
Per Capita Income$82,139

Employment & Poverty

Poverty Rate3.5%
72% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living102.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Akureyri, 21.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.9% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 27.5% have high blood pressure. 6.8% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 8.2% report binge drinking. 80.3% are physically inactive, above the national average. 13.0% report depression (below the 20.0% national average). 11.4% experience frequent mental distress.

Health Metrics: Akureyri vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity21.2%
34% below US avg
Diabetes5.9%
High Blood Pressure27.5%
COPD0.0%
Kidney Disease0.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking6.8%
51% below US avg
Binge Drinking8.2%
Physical Inactivity80.3%
Depression13.0%
Mental Distress11.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.0%
Premature Death85/100K

Food & Exercise

Akureyri has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 24.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 7 — among the cleanest air in the country. 94% of days have good air quality.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average35.9°F
34% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall24.8 inches
35% below US avg
Snowfall15.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median7.0
RatingGood
Good Days %93.6%

Geography

Area52.5 sq mi (136.0 km²)
Population Density366/sq mi
Coordinates65.6835°N, 18.0878°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.0 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 2.1 in
April 32°F (-0°C) 1.4 in
May 40°F (4°C) 1.2 in Driest
June 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in
July 49°F (10°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
September 42°F (5°C) 2.5 in
October 35°F (2°C) 3.2 in Wettest
November 30°F (-1°C) 2.6 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.3 in

Akureyri has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F — from 27°F in January to 49°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.2") and May the driest (1.2").

45.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34% above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 99.8% of households have broadband internet access (above the 90.0% national rate).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+45.0%
34% above US avg
High School+99.0%
A+ Education Grade (4.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density366/sq mi
Total Area52.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access99.8%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Akureyri

What is the population of Akureyri?

Akureyri has a population of 19,219 residents and is located in Iceland. The population density is 366 people per square mile, spread across 52.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.1 years. The population is 48.8% female and 51.2% male.

Is Akureyri expensive to live in?

Akureyri has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 102.1 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $77,000, 2% above the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Akureyri?

Akureyri has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.8 inches, with 15.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 7.

How is the job market in Akureyri?

How are the schools in Akureyri?

45.0% of adults in Akureyri hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Akureyri?

The obesity rate in Akureyri is 21.2% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 6.8% of adults are smokers. 80.3% are physically inactive. 13.0% of residents report depression.

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