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Boden, Sweden

Norrbotten · Sweden

Boden is a small city in Norrbotten, Sweden with a population of 16,830. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 35°F (2°C).

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16,830 Population 2,183/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
35°F Avg Temperature 2°C
20.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$54,648 Median Income
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3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$54,648 median income

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Full City Profile

People

Population16,830
Density2,183/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$54,648

Climate

Avg Temp35°F (2°C)
Rain20.2 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population16,830
Population Density2,183 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates65.8252°, 21.6886°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceNorrbotten
Average Temperature35°F (2°C)
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation20.2 inches (514 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.6 inches (22 cm)
Median Household Income$54,648

About Boden

Boden is a small city in Sweden (Norrbotten) with a population of 16,830. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 35°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 13°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Boden is $54,648, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 1,851 business establishments.

Income: Boden vs Sweden

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Income

Median HH Income$54,648
27% below Sweden avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)1,851

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Boden

Boden has an average annual temperature of 1.9°C (35°F). The hottest month is Jul (16°C), the coldest is Jan (-11°C). Average annual precipitation is 791 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -11°C / 12°F -26.6° / -0.7° 49.2
Feb -9.4°C / 15°F -23.7° / 0.3° 48.7
Mar -5.6°C / 22°F -19.1° / 1.4° 45.3
Apr -0.3°C / 31°F -12.3° / 10.1° 47.1
May 7.1°C / 45°F -3.8° / 20.6° 46.4
Jun 14.9°C / 59°F 4.4° / 26.4° 61.6
Jul 16°C / 61°F 7.6° / 26.2° 98.6
Aug 14.5°C / 58°F 6.6° / 23.7° 100.3
Sep 9.1°C / 48°F 0.6° / 18.4° 80.4
Oct 1.3°C / 34°F -10.3° / 10.5° 106.3
Nov -5.3°C / 23°F -17.8° / 3.7° 50.3
Dec -8.9°C / 16°F -20.1° / 0.1° 57.0
Boden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average35.1°F
35% below Sweden avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area586.9 sq mi (1,520.0 km²)
Population Density2,183/sq mi
Coordinates65.8252°N, 21.6886°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.2"
47% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 8.6"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.48"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.5 on Jun 27, 2018.

Mar 19, 2016 56 km ESE of Piteå, Sweden M4.2 93 km
Jun 15, 2010 13 km S of Bureå, Sweden M4.1 149 km
Apr 17, 1995 13 km NW of Burträsk, Sweden M3.7 148 km
Nov 3, 1992 25 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.6 127 km
Sep 23, 1991 10 km ENE of Skelleftehamn, Sweden M3.5 122 km
Oct 7, 1992 21 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.5 131 km
Jun 27, 2018 15 km SSW of Rolfs, Sweden M3.5 59 km
Nov 26, 1992 17 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.5 137 km
Jul 14, 1992 21 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 132 km
Jun 25, 1992 24 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 129 km
May 15, 1992 11 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 143 km
May 22, 1992 24 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 129 km
Sep 17, 1992 19 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 134 km
Jan 13, 1992 30 km SSE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 123 km
Apr 28, 1992 11 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.4 142 km
Feb 21, 1992 13 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.3 140 km
Sep 9, 1993 16 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.3 140 km
Aug 19, 1993 14 km E of Gällivare, Sweden M3.3 148 km
Sep 28, 1990 22 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.2 132 km
Sep 15, 1993 23 km SE of Gällivare, Sweden M3.2 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 1.2 in
March 23°F (-5°C) 1.2 in
April 33°F (0°C) 1.1 in Driest
May 45°F (7°C) 1.2 in
June 56°F (13°C) 1.6 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 56°F (14°C) 2.5 in Wettest
September 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
October 36°F (2°C) 2.0 in
November 24°F (-5°C) 2.1 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 1.5 in

Boden has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 13°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.5") and April the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Boden

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Fagernäs skola
Björknäsgymnasiet
Prästholmsskolan
Hedens skola
Noblaskolan Boden
Gammelängsskolan
Svartbjörsbyns skola
Stureskolan
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Museums in Boden

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Eyvind Johnsons stuga
Försvarsmuseum
Försvarsmuseum
Havre Magasinet
Pansarmuseum
Rödbergsfortet

Hotels in Boden

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bodensia
Citystay Kungsgatan 32
Hotell Drottninggatan 11
Nivå

Restaurants in Boden

17 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arctic Thai & Grill
Bastard Burgers
Da Vinci
Den Glade Schweizaren
Färgaregatan sött & salt
Great Eastern
M/S Bränna
Ming Palace
Norrigården
Panelen
Pär och Micke
Pizzeria Rhodos
Råvara
Restaurang Milano
Suzie Q's
The Bull
Zorbas

Cafes in Boden

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Espresso House
Pampas

Cinemas in Boden

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Saga Folkets Hus

Monuments in Boden

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ballonghallen
Sjöflyghangaren

Theme Parks in Boden

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Western Farm

Clinics in Boden

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Björknäs hälsocentral
Erikslunds hälsocentral

Veterinaries in Boden

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SE #1094459022

Train Stations in Boden

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Boden Central railway station

Gas Stations in Boden

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Boden Kaptensgatan CNG
Circle K
CNG Boden
OKQ8
Preem - Boden, Lulevägen
Skogqvist Olja
St1 Hermelinsgatan, Boden
Tanka-Boden

Banks in Boden

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Handelsbanken

Gyms in Boden

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nordpoolen
StepIn 24

Stadiums & Teams in Boden

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Ski Resorts Near Boden

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Måttsundsbacken 0.0 $0
Ormbergsbacken 0.0 $0
Skidbacke 0.0 $0
Storklinten 0.0 $0

Airports Near Boden

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Luleå AirportLLALarge Airport
Älvsbyn AirfieldSmall Airport
Kokhedsfältet AirstripSmall Airport
Överkalix AirfieldSmall Airport
Pålsträsket AirstripSmall Airport
Piteå AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Boden

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Elimkyrkan Boden
Jehovas vittnens Rikets sal
Lundagårdskapellet
Matteuskyrkan
Mikaelskyrkan
Nya Korskyrkan
Överluleå kyrka
Pingstkyrkan
Rörvikskyrkan
Sankt Petri & Pauli katolska kyrka

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 Boden

What is the population of Boden?

Boden has a population of 16,830 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 2,183 people per square mile, spread across 586.9 square miles.

Is Boden expensive to live in?

The median household income is $54,648, 27% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Boden?

Boden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 13°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.2 inches, with 8.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Boden?

There are 1,851 business establishments in the area.

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