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Bengtsheden, Sweden

Dalarna · Sweden

Bengtsheden is a small town in Dalarna, Sweden with a population of 537. Elevation: 354 ft (108 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
537 Population 746/sq mi density
354 ft Elevation 108 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
23.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$78,084 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$78,084 median income

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People

Population537
Density746/mi²

Economy

B+
Median Income$78,084

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain23.9 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation354 ft (108 m)
Population537
Population Density746 / sq mi
Elevation354 ft (108 m)
Coordinates60.7118°, 15.8731°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceDalarna
Average Temperature40°F (4°C)
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation23.9 inches (606 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.6 inches (19 cm)
Median Household Income$78,084

About Bengtsheden

Bengtsheden is a small town in Sweden (Dalarna) with a population of 537. The city sits at an elevation of 354 feet (108 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 21°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Bengtsheden is $78,084, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. The area has 59 business establishments.

Income: Bengtsheden vs Sweden

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Income

Median HH Income$78,084
4% above Sweden avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)59

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Bengtsheden

Bengtsheden has an average annual temperature of 5.8°C (42°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-4.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 584 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -4.3°C / 24°F -7.3° / -1.3° 36.9
Feb -3.8°C / 25°F -7.4° / -0.3° 27.7
Mar 0°C / 32°F -4.2° / 4.3° 26.0
Apr 5.1°C / 41°F -0.3° / 10.5° 32.1
May 10.4°C / 51°F 4.6° / 16.3° 49.4
Jun 14.8°C / 59°F 9.1° / 20.5° 65.2
Jul 17.4°C / 63°F 11.7° / 23° 76.0
Aug 15.8°C / 60°F 10.7° / 21° 75.9
Sep 11.2°C / 52°F 6.8° / 15.5° 45.2
Oct 5.3°C / 42°F 2.1° / 8.5° 62.0
Nov 0.7°C / 33°F -1.7° / 3.1° 48.1
Dec -3°C / 27°F -5.7° / -0.2° 39.8
Bengtsheden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 354 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average39.5°F
27% below Sweden avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation354 ft (108 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density746/sq mi
Coordinates60.7118°N, 15.8731°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.9"
37% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 7.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.11"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.7 on Apr 11, 1993.

Dec 12, 1990 11 km NW of Irsta, Sweden M3.9 115 km
Apr 11, 1993 2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden M3.7 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.2 in
April 37°F (3°C) 1.7 in
May 49°F (9°C) 1.6 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
September 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
October 40°F (4°C) 2.1 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 2.2 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 1.7 in

Bengtsheden has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 21°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Bengtsheden

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Liljansskolan
Toftaskolan
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Radio Stations near Bengtsheden

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Wolf FM country, rockabilly MP3 64 kbps
P4 Dalarna MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bengtsheden

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Carl Larsson-gården
Dalarnas Museum
Dalregementets museum
Falun Prison
Kvarnen
Linnés bröllopsstuga
Lugnets skidmuseum
Medicinhistoriska museet
Stora Hyttnäs
Thunströms köpmansgård

Libraries in Bengtsheden

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Falun city library0.0
Högskolebiblioteket0.0
Sundborns (nya) bibliotek0.0
Vika Bibliotek0.0

Farmers Markets in Bengtsheden

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fyndservice Loppmarknad

Stadiums & Teams in Bengtsheden

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Bengtsheden

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Fridabacken 0.0 $0
Romme Alpin 0.0 $0
Kungsberget 0.0 $0

Airports Near Bengtsheden

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dala AirportBLEMedium Airport
Avesta AirfieldSmall Airport
BollnäsSmall Airport
Edsby AirfieldSmall Airport
Hedemora FlygfältSmall Airport
Lemstanas AirfieldSmall Airport
NorbergSmall Airport
Örnlanda AirstripSmall Airport

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 Bengtsheden

What is the population of Bengtsheden?

Bengtsheden has a population of 537 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 746 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles.

Is Bengtsheden expensive to live in?

The median household income is $78,084, 4% above the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Bengtsheden?

Bengtsheden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.9 inches, with 7.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bengtsheden?

There are 59 business establishments in the area.

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