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Brestanica, Slovenia

Urban Municipality of Krško · 🇸🇮 Slovenia

Brestanica is a small town in Urban Municipality of Krško, Slovenia with a population of 993. Elevation: 610 ft (186 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
993 Population 895/sq mi density
610 ft Elevation 186 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
49.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Ljubljana Timezone
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 35.0%
4% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 19.4%
39% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.2%
12% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

People

Population993
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density895/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$32,660
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty0.0%

Health

Obesity19.4%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking20.2%
Depression21.4%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
AQI16 (Good)
Rain49.8 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation610 ft (186 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.0%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband90.4%
Population993
Population Density895 / sq mi
Elevation610 ft (186 m)
Coordinates45.9953°, 15.4775°
TimezoneEurope/Ljubljana
Country🇸🇮 Slovenia
State / ProvinceUrban Municipality of Krško
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation49.8 inches (1,265 mm)
Annual Snowfall17.8 inches (45 cm)
Median Age44.1 years

Is Brestanica a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Brestanica receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Brestanica offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 35.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Brestanica experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 274 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches, including 17.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 16.

Brestanica has a population of 993 with a density of 895 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles. The median age is 44.1 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.8% female and 50.3% male. 23.9% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 84.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

993
Total Population
895
People / sq mi
44.1yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%
Female 49.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Brestanica vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Brestanica vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Brestanica is N/A. Per capita income is $32,660 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 3.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 60, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Brestanica vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$32,660

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.2%
12% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living60.00 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Brestanica, 19.4% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 7.1% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 45.3% have high blood pressure. 20.2% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 10.9% report binge drinking. 80.0% are physically inactive, above the national average. 21.4% report depression.

Health Metrics: Brestanica vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity19.4%
39% below US avg
Diabetes7.1%
High Blood Pressure45.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking20.2%
44% above US avg
Binge Drinking10.9%
Physical Inactivity80.0%
Depression21.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate84.0%

Food & Exercise

Brestanica experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 274 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 49.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 16 — among the cleanest air in the country. 92% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 610 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average54.6°F
1% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.8 inches
31% above US avg
Snowfall17.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median16.0
RatingGood
Good Days %91.7%

Geography

Elevation610 ft (186 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density895/sq mi
Coordinates45.9953°N, 15.4775°W
TimezoneEurope/Ljubljana

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
June 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 4.5 in
September 60°F (16°C) 4.3 in
October 51°F (10°C) 4.2 in
November 40°F (5°C) 4.1 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in Coldest

Brestanica has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F — from 34°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (2.0").

35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4% above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 90.4% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.0%
4% above US avg
High School+99.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density895/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.4%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Brestanica

What is the population of Brestanica?

Brestanica has a population of 993 residents and is located in Slovenia. The population density is 895 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.1 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.8% female and 50.3% male.

Is Brestanica expensive to live in?

Brestanica is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 60 — below the baseline of 100.

What is the weather like in Brestanica?

Brestanica has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 49.8 inches, with 17.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 16.

How is the job market in Brestanica?

Brestanica has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, near the national average of 3.6%.

How are the schools in Brestanica?

35.0% of adults in Brestanica hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Brestanica?

The obesity rate in Brestanica is 19.4% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 20.2% of adults are smokers. 80.0% are physically inactive. 21.4% of residents report depression.

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