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Alvesta, Sweden

Kronoberg · Sweden

Alvesta is a small city in Kronoberg, Sweden with a population of 8,627. Elevation: 499 ft (152 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

3.2 /5.0
B Good
8,627 Population 3,397/sq mi density
499 ft Elevation 152 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
26.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$47,628 Median Income
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Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$47,628 median income

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Full City Profile

People

Population8,627
Density3,397/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$47,628

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain26.8 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Population8,627
Population Density3,397 / sq mi
Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Coordinates56.8994°, 14.5556°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceKronoberg
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation26.8 inches (680 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.6 inches (19 cm)
Median Household Income$47,628

About Alvesta

Alvesta is a small city in Sweden (Kronoberg) with a population of 8,627. The city sits at an elevation of 499 feet (152 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Alvesta is $47,628, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 949 business establishments.

Income: Alvesta vs Sweden

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Income

Median HH Income$47,628
37% below Sweden avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)949

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Alvesta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 287 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 26.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 499 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average43.3°F
20% below Sweden avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density3,397/sq mi
Coordinates56.8994°N, 14.5556°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.8"
30% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 7.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.87"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.9 on Oct 4, 1995.

Oct 4, 1995 20 km WSW of Steninge, Sweden M3.9 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 1.7 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.6 in
May 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
September 51°F (11°C) 2.9 in
October 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
November 36°F (2°C) 2.5 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.4 in

Alvesta has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 28°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Alvesta

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Allbo Lärcenter
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Radio Stations near Alvesta

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
SR P4 Kronoberg MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Alvesta

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kronoberg's Agricultural Museum
Kronobergshed
Lilla Björka
Moheda Hembygdsgård
Rydaholms Bil-, Musik- och Leksaksmuseum
Sagobygden Lille Petter Johans stuga

Libraries in Alvesta

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Hovshaga Bibliotek0.0
Växjö stadsbibliotek0.0

Hotels in Alvesta

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotell Rådmannen

Restaurants in Alvesta

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kungsgrillen
Majas Krog
Oliveros Pizzeria-Kebab
Restaurang & Pizzeria Spåren

Cafes in Alvesta

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café St Clair
Lekaryds Lantcafé

Clinics in Alvesta

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vårdcentralen Alvesta

Dentists in Alvesta

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Folktandvården Alvesta

Train Stations in Alvesta

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alvesta

Gas Stations in Alvesta

10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alvesta Fabriksgatan
Alvesta, Hjärtenholmsvägen 22
Energifabriken, Alvesta
Preem - Alvesta, Trb
Preem - Alvesta,Sköldstavägen
SE #369719945
SE #4360167293
Tanka-Alvesta
Tankstation, Hjärtenholmsvägen
TRB Alvesta

Banks in Alvesta

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Swedbank AB Alvesta

Stadiums & Teams in Alvesta

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Alvesta

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Hanaslöv Skidanläggning 0.0 $0

Airports Near Alvesta

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ronneby AirportRNBMedium Airport
Växjö Kronoberg AirportVXOMedium Airport
Alvesta Smålanda AirfieldSmall Airport
Feringe AirfieldSmall Airport
Hagshult Air BaseSmall Airport
Kronobergshed AirfieldSmall Airport
Möckeln AirfieldSmall Airport
Ödestugu Glider FieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Alvesta

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Alvesta kyrka
Blädinge kyrka
Hjortsberga kyrka
Lekaryd Kyrka
Skogskyrkan

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Stockholm

🇸🇪 About Sweden

Capital Stockholm
Population 10,183,175
Area 449,964 km²
GDP (USD) $578,990,915,246
GDP per capita $54,950
HDI 0.952
Life expectancy 83.3 years
Internet users 95.7%
Urban population 88.6%
Currency SEK (Krona)
Languages Swedish
Calling code +46
TLD .se
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Sweden

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Nyårsdagen
Jan 6 Epiphany Trettondedag jul
Apr 3 Good Friday Långfredagen
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Påskdagen
Apr 6 Easter Monday Annandag påsk
May 1 International Workers' Day Första maj
May 14 Ascension Day Kristi himmelsfärdsdag
May 24 Pentecost Pingstdagen
Jun 6 National Day of Sweden Sveriges nationaldag
Jun 19 Midsummer Eve Midsommarafton
Jun 20 Midsummer Day Midsommardagen
Oct 31 All Saints' Day Alla helgons dag
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Julafton
Dec 25 Christmas Day Juldagen
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Annandag jul
Dec 31 New Year's Eve Nyårsafton

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alvesta

What is the population of Alvesta?

Alvesta has a population of 8,627 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 3,397 people per square mile, spread across 2.5 square miles.

Is Alvesta expensive to live in?

The median household income is $47,628, 37% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Alvesta?

Alvesta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.8 inches, with 7.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Alvesta?

There are 949 business establishments in the area.

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