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Björke, Sweden

Gävleborg · Sweden

Björke is a small town in Gävleborg, Sweden with a population of 661. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
661 Population 1,160/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 5°C
24.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$49,356 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$49,356 median income

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People

Population661
Density1,160/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$49,356

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain24.1 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population661
Population Density1,160 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates60.7667°, 17.2000°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceGävleborg
Average Temperature42°F (5°C)
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation24.1 inches (611 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.5 inches (22 cm)
Median Household Income$49,356

About Björke

Björke is a small town in Sweden (Gävleborg) with a population of 661. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Björke is $49,356, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 73 business establishments.

Income: Björke vs Sweden

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Income

Median HH Income$49,356
34% below Sweden avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)73

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Björke has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average41.7°F
23% below Sweden avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density1,160/sq mi
Coordinates60.7667°N, 17.2000°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.1"
37% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 8.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.87"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.7 on Apr 5, 1995.

Dec 12, 1990 11 km NW of Irsta, Sweden M3.9 111 km
Apr 11, 1993 2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden M3.7 128 km
Apr 5, 1995 9 km N of Åkersberga, Sweden M2.7 147 km
Mar 30, 1995 11 km SSW of Norrtälje, Sweden M2.7 148 km
Apr 3, 1995 14 km NE of Åkersberga, Sweden M2.6 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 1.7 in
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 1.3 in
April 38°F (3°C) 1.6 in
May 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in Wettest
September 51°F (10°C) 2.6 in
October 42°F (6°C) 2.1 in
November 34°F (1°C) 2.3 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.0 in

Björke has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 25°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Björke

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Trödje skola - - - -
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Radio Stations near Björke

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Sandviken local radio, music MP3 128 kbps
Sveriges Radio P4 Gävleborg local radio, music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Björke

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gävleborg County Museum
Hemliga fortet
Hille Hembygdsgård
Joe Hill-gården
Konstcentrum
Norrsundets Arbetarmuseum
Söderhällgården
Sveriges Fängelsemuseum
Swedish Railway Museum
Swedish Railway Museum

Libraries in Björke

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Agnes Kulturhus0.0
Andersbergs Bibliotek0.0
Bomhus Bibliotek0.0
Högskolebiblioteket0.0
Skutskärs bibliotek0.0
Valbo Bibliotek0.0

Restaurants in Björke

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Trödje restaurang & pizzeria

Breweries in Björke

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Öbybryggeri

Stadiums & Teams in Björke

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Björke

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Lapphällarna 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Björke

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gävle Sandviken AirportGVXMedium Airport
Söderhamn AirportSOOMedium Airport
Gryttjom Airfield-Small Airport
Lemstanas Airfield-Small Airport
Mohed Airfield-Small Airport
Tierp Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Björke

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Sionkyrkan
Trödje bönhus

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 Björke

What is the population of Björke?

Björke has a population of 661 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 1,160 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles.

Is Björke expensive to live in?

The median household income is $49,356, 34% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Björke?

Björke has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.1 inches, with 8.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Björke?

There are 73 business establishments in the area.

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