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Birkfeld, Austria

Styria · Austria

Birkfeld is a small town in Styria, Austria with a population of 1,634. Elevation: 2,218 ft (676 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,634 Population 194/sq mi density
2,218 ft Elevation 676 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
39.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Vienna Timezone
$58,104 Median Income
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Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$58,104 median income

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About Birkfeld

Birkfeld

Birkfeld is a market town in the district of Weiz in the Austrian state of Styria.

People

Population1,634
Density194/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$58,104

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain39.1 in/yr
Sunny Days239/yr
Elevation2,218 ft (676 m)
Population1,634
Population Density194 / sq mi
Elevation2,218 ft (676 m)
Coordinates47.3500°, 15.6833°
TimezoneEurope/Vienna
Country🇦🇹 Austria
State / ProvinceStyria
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation39.1 inches (994 mm)
Annual Snowfall70.1 inches (178 cm)
Median Household Income$58,104

About Birkfeld

Birkfeld is a small town in Austria (Styria) with a population of 1,634. The city sits at an elevation of 2,218 feet (676 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Vienna.

The median household income in Birkfeld is $58,104, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 64 business establishments.

Income: Birkfeld vs Austria

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Income

Median HH Income$58,104
23% below Austria avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)64

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Birkfeld has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. The area receives 70.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,218 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average44.1°F
18% below Austria avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,218 ft (676 m)
Area8.4 sq mi (21.8 km²)
Population Density194/sq mi
Coordinates47.3500°N, 15.6833°W
TimezoneEurope/Vienna

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.1"
3% above Austria avg
Snowfall 70.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

327 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 13, 2024.

Jul 11, 2000 2 km W of Moosbrunn, Austria M5.3 92 km
Jul 1, 2001 1 km NNW of Breitenau, Austria M5.1 56 km
Jul 11, 2000 3 km ESE of Oberwaltersdorf, Austria M5.0 85 km
Jun 1, 1993 Slovenia-Hungary-Croatia border region M4.9 145 km
Jul 21, 2003 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria M4.7 104 km
Dec 3, 1994 1 km W of Pitten, Austria M4.6 55 km
Jan 9, 1996 1 km WNW of Weigelsdorf, Austria M4.5 85 km
Oct 1, 2004 3 km S of Oberaich, Austria M4.4 36 km
Aug 9, 2003 2 km NNW of Körmend, Hungary M4.3 78 km
Dec 3, 2012 6 km NNE of Morav?e, Slovenia M4.3 146 km
Nov 10, 1995 3 km WSW of Gaal, Austria M4.3 80 km
Sep 20, 2013 1 km SSW of Leithaprodersdorf, Austria M4.2 87 km
May 7, 2009 Austria M4.2 25 km
May 12, 1998 7 km W of Rasinja, Croatia M4.2 149 km
Apr 25, 2016 3 km NNE of Heiligenkreuz, Austria M4.2 89 km
Jan 1, 2007 5 km SSW of Ferlach, Austria M4.2 145 km
Jul 25, 2005 1 km NW of Neudörfl, Austria M4.1 68 km
Sep 22, 2004 4 km ENE of Morav?e, Slovenia M4.1 150 km
Jul 18, 2008 Austria M4.1 143 km
Oct 3, 1996 1 km SW of Prebold, Slovenia M4.1 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.9 in
March 36°F (2°C) 2.7 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
June 57°F (14°C) 5.0 in
July 62°F (17°C) 5.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (16°C) 4.7 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
November 36°F (2°C) 2.8 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.5 in

Birkfeld has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 29°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Birkfeld

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Polytechnische Schule Birkfeld - - - -
Volksschule Koglhof - - - -
BORG Birkfeld - - - -
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Radio Stations near Birkfeld

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Antenne Steiermark - MP3 128 kbps
ORF Radio Steiermark | HQ orf MP3 192 kbps
ORF Radio Steiermark orf MP3 128 kbps
Austrian Rock Radio rock MP3 128 kbps
Antenne Steiermark (werbefrei) - AAC 1828 kbps
Radio Flamingo schlager AAC 64 kbps
Styrialounge - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Helsinki - MP3

Museums in Birkfeld

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Begehbares Bilderbuch Feistritztal
Bildstein Museum
Blasmusikmuseum
Echophysics
Freilichtmuseum Vorau
Galerie Reitbauer
Haus der Biodiversität
Keltendorf
Klangtunnel
Kräftereich
Labyrinth Mensch
Mineralienmuseum
Museum für bäuerliches Handwerk
Museum im Rathaus
Particularium
Rauchstubenhaus
Rosegger-Museum
Roseggers Waldschule & Österr. Wandermuseum
Sog. Färberturm, Heimatmuseum
Stadtmuseum Weiz
Stoani Haus der Musik
Tramway Museum Graz
Volkskundliches Museum
Waldbahn-Ausstellung

Libraries in Birkfeld

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek0.0
Bibliothek Kumberg0.0
Bibliothek Pöllau0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei Miesenbach0.0
Gemeindeamt Weinitzen0.0
Gemeindeamt Weinitzen0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Öffentliche Bibliothek Weizberg0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei Passail0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei Stubenberg am See0.0
Öffentliche Pfarr- u. Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Pfarrbücherei0.0
Stadtbibliothek Kindberg0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Weiz0.0

Farmers Markets in Birkfeld

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bauernmarkt Gleisdorf
Bauernmarkt Kumberg
Bauernmarkt Mariatrost
Bauernmarkt Mariatrost
Stubenberger Bauernmarkt

Restaurants in Birkfeld

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fidlschuster
Grünbichler
Kulmer - Fisch
Rodelstub´n

Cafes in Birkfeld

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sportcafe Oberer

Theme Parks in Birkfeld

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Archepark

Gas Stations in Birkfeld

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kaiser

Banks in Birkfeld

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Raiffeisenbank
Steiermärkische Sparkasse

Breweries in Birkfeld

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brauerei Gratzer
Grafenbier

Stadiums & Teams in Birkfeld

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Birkfeld

32 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Schmoll Lifte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schigebiet Unterberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hochbärneck 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Turmkogellifte Puchenstuben 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet Furtnerlifte Rohr im Gebirge 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet Annaberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Maiszinken 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet Lackenhof - Ötscher 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gemeindealpe Mitterbach 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Puchis Welt in Puchberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mariazeller Bürgeralpe 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Niederalpl 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet Veitsch 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Happylift – Semmering 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Semmering Hirschenkogel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet Seeberg / Seewiesen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skiberg Mureck 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet Stuhleck - Semmering 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wexl Arena 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Feistritzsattel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Arabichl 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet Aflenzer Bürgeralm 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet Mönichkirchen - Mariensee 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet Hauereck - St. Kathrein am Hauenstein 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Familienschiberg St. Jakob im Walde 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet Strallegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schizentrum Rettenbach 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Teichalm Lifte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Thaler Loipe 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Modriach-Winkel Hoislifte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Klug Lifte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Weinebene 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Birkfeld

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Graz AirportGRZLarge Airport
Wiener Neustadt East Airport-Medium Airport
Wiener Neustadt West Airport-Medium Airport
Fürstenfeld Airfield-Small Airport
Kapfenberg Airfield-Small Airport
Lanzen-Turnau Airfield-Small Airport
Leoben/Timmersdorf Airfield-Small Airport
Libeliče Airfield-Small Airport
Mariazell Airfield-Small Airport
Marič Airfield-Small Airport
Murska Sobota Airfield-Small Airport
Pinkafeld Airfield-Small Airport
Punitz-Güssing Airfield-Small Airport
Radenci Airfield-Small Airport
Vöslau-Kottingbrunn Airfield-Small Airport
Weiz-Unterfladnitz Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Birkfeld

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Health Promotion Institute Josefhof
Sonderkrankenanstalt Rehabilitationszentrum St. Radegund

Churches & Religious Organizations in Birkfeld

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Filialkirche St. Georgen
Pfarrkirche Mariä Heimsuchung
Schweighofer Kapelle
Schweighofer Kapelle

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Elevation
639 m (2,097 ft)
Area
4.3 km² (1.6 mi²)
Postal Code
8190
Website
birkfeld.at/

🇦🇹 About Austria

Capital Vienna
Population 8,847,037
Area 83,858 km²
GDP (USD) $516,670,509,629
GDP per capita $56,580
HDI 0.926
Life expectancy 81.5 years
Internet users 95.3%
Urban population 69.2%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages German
Calling code +43
TLD .at
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Austria

20 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Neujahr
Jan 6 Epiphany Heilige Drei Könige
Mar 19 Saint Joseph's Day Josefstag
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Ostersonntag
Apr 6 Easter Monday Ostermontag
May 1 National Holiday Staatsfeiertag
May 4 Saint Florian's Day Florianitag
May 14 Ascension Day Christi Himmelfahrt
May 24 Pentecost Pfingstsonntag
May 25 Whit Monday Pfingstmontag
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Fronleichnam
Aug 15 Assumption Day Maria Himmelfahrt
Sep 24 Saint Rupert's Day Rupertitag
Oct 26 National Holiday Nationalfeiertag
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Allerheiligen
Nov 11 Saint Martin's Day Martinstag
Nov 15 Saint Leopold's Day Leopolditag
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Mariä Empfängnis
Dec 25 Christmas Day Weihnachten
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Stefanitag

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Frequently Asked Questions About Birkfeld

What is the population of Birkfeld?

Birkfeld has a population of 1,634 residents and is located in Austria. The population density is 194 people per square mile, spread across 8.4 square miles.

Is Birkfeld expensive to live in?

The median household income is $58,104, 23% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Birkfeld?

Birkfeld has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.1 inches, with 70.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Birkfeld?

There are 64 business establishments in the area.

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