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Dechantskirchen, Austria

Styria · Austria

Dechantskirchen is a small town in Styria, Austria with a population of 647. Elevation: 1,739 ft (530 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
647 Population 42/sq mi density
1,739 ft Elevation 530 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
44.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Vienna Timezone
$58,104 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$58,104 median income

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About Dechantskirchen

Dechantskirchen

Dechantskirchen is a municipality in the district of Hartberg-Fürstenfeld in Styria, Austria. At 1. January 2015 it was expanded by a part of the to this date existing immediate neighbor municipality Schlag bei Thalberg within the scope of the Gemeindestrukturreform.

People

Population647
Density42/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$58,104

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain44.9 in/yr
Sunny Days244/yr
Elevation1,739 ft (530 m)
Population647
Population Density42 / sq mi
Elevation1,739 ft (530 m)
Coordinates47.4167°, 16.0167°
TimezoneEurope/Vienna
Country🇦🇹 Austria
State / ProvinceStyria
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation44.9 inches (1,141 mm)
Annual Snowfall67.5 inches (171 cm)
Median Household Income$58,104

About Dechantskirchen

Dechantskirchen is a small town in Austria (Styria) with a population of 647. The city sits at an elevation of 1,739 feet (530 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Vienna.

The median household income in Dechantskirchen is $58,104, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 25 business establishments.

Income: Dechantskirchen vs Austria

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)25

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Dechantskirchen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The area receives 67.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,739 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below Austria avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,739 ft (530 m)
Area15.4 sq mi (40.0 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates47.4167°N, 16.0167°W
TimezoneEurope/Vienna

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.9"
18% above Austria avg
Snowfall 67.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

296 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 73 km
Jul 1, 2001 1 km NNW of Breitenau, Austria M5.1 38 km
Jul 11, 2000 3 km ESE of Oberwaltersdorf, Austria M5.0 66 km
Jun 1, 1993 Slovenia-Hungary-Croatia border region M4.9 143 km
Jul 21, 2003 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria M4.7 130 km
Dec 3, 1994 1 km W of Pitten, Austria M4.6 35 km
Jan 9, 1996 1 km WNW of Weigelsdorf, Austria M4.5 66 km
Oct 1, 2004 3 km S of Oberaich, Austria M4.4 61 km
Aug 9, 2003 2 km NNW of Körmend, Hungary M4.3 61 km
Nov 10, 1995 3 km WSW of Gaal, Austria M4.3 106 km
Sep 20, 2013 1 km SSW of Leithaprodersdorf, Austria M4.2 66 km
May 12, 1998 7 km W of Rasinja, Croatia M4.2 146 km
Apr 25, 2016 3 km NNE of Heiligenkreuz, Austria M4.2 75 km
May 7, 2009 Austria M4.2 30 km
Jul 25, 2005 1 km NW of Neudörfl, Austria M4.1 48 km
Aug 13, 2024 5 km W of Rasinja, Croatia M4.1 144 km
Oct 3, 1996 1 km SW of Prebold, Slovenia M4.1 150 km
May 25, 2004 4 km SE of Beled, Hungary M4.1 85 km
Mar 30, 2021 3 km NW of Lanzenkirchen, Austria M4.0 41 km
Mar 30, 2023 1 km WNW of Buchbach, Austria M4.0 32 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 1.5 in
February 33°F (0°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
June 60°F (16°C) 4.3 in
July 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in
September 56°F (14°C) 3.0 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
November 38°F (3°C) 2.5 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 2.0 in Coldest

Dechantskirchen has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 32°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Dechantskirchen

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Volksschule
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Radio Stations near Dechantskirchen

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RTV Unirea International folk, oldies MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Dechantskirchen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Automobilmuseum
Begehbares Bilderbuch Feistritztal
Bergbau- und Heimatmuseum Enzenreith
Blick ins Universum & Sternwarte
Echophysics
Erzherzog Johann Gedenkraum
Felsenmuseum
Freilichtmuseum
Freilichtmuseum Vorau
Ghega-Museum
Haus der Biodiversität
Heimathaus
Heimathaus Unterwart
Heimatmuseum (Museumsdorf)
Hochstraßenmuseum
Hochstraßenmuseum
Hochstraßenmuseum
Hochstraßenmuseum
Hochstraßenmuseum
Hochstraßenmuseum
Klimaturm Weltblick
Kräftereich
Kunst+Technik Skulpturenpark
Kunstpark Süd
Kurmuseum
Labyrinth Mensch
Oekopark Erlebnisreich
Oldtimer Museum
Particularium
Römerzeitliches Museum
Schmiede Museum Lafnitztal
Sconarium
Sog. Färberturm, Heimatmuseum
Stadtmuseum
Stadtmuseum / Altes Rathaus
Turmuhren & Bratenwendermuseum
Volkskundliches Museum
Waldbahn-Ausstellung
Wittgensteinmuseum

Libraries in Dechantskirchen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek Pöllau0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei Rohrbach an der Lafnitz0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei Stubenberg am See0.0
Pfarrbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0

Farmers Markets in Dechantskirchen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bauernmarkt
Stubenberger Bauernmarkt

Restaurants in Dechantskirchen

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Flourl's Schenke
Mostschank Zinggl-Bäck
Römerhütte

Theatres in Dechantskirchen

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Thalburger Theaterarena

Castles in Dechantskirchen

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Burg Thalberg

Gas Stations in Dechantskirchen

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AT #6372011622
AT #6372011623

Banks in Dechantskirchen

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Raiffeisen

Breweries in Dechantskirchen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brauerei Gratzer
Haßbacher Braueck
Toni Bräu
Wolfsbräu

Stadiums & Teams in Dechantskirchen

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Dechantskirchen

21 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Skigebiet Stuhleck - Semmering 0.0 $0
Schigebiet Unterberg 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Furtnerlifte Rohr im Gebirge 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Annaberg 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
Schmoll Lifte 0.0 $0
Thaler Loipe 0.0 $0
Wexl Arena 0.0 $0
Feistritzsattel 0.0 $0
Arabichl 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

Airports Near Dechantskirchen

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Graz AirportGRZLarge Airport
Vienna International AirportVIELarge Airport
Wiener Neustadt East AirportMedium Airport
Wiener Neustadt West AirportMedium Airport
Fürstenfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Kapfenberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Lanzen-Turnau AirfieldSmall Airport
Mariazell AirfieldSmall Airport
Marič AirfieldSmall Airport
Pinkafeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Piuszpuszta AirfieldSmall Airport
Punitz-Güssing AirfieldSmall Airport
Szombathely AirfieldSmall Airport
Völtendorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Vöslau-Kottingbrunn AirfieldSmall Airport
Weiz-Unterfladnitz AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Dechantskirchen

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Gesundheitseinrichtung der BVAEB
Marienhof
PVA Rehabilitationsanstalt
Rehabilitationszentrum Hochegg

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dechantskirchen

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Friedhofskapelle
Kapelle
Ortskapelle
Pfarrkirche hl. Stefan

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Elevation
601 m (1,972 ft)
Area
25.9 km² (10.0 mi²)
Postal Code
8240
Website
friedberg.gv.at/
Twinned With
Friedberg

🇦🇹 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 Dechantskirchen

What is the population of Dechantskirchen?

Dechantskirchen has a population of 647 residents and is located in Austria. The population density is 42 people per square mile, spread across 15.4 square miles.

Is Dechantskirchen 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 Dechantskirchen?

Dechantskirchen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 44.9 inches, with 67.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Dechantskirchen?

There are 25 business establishments in the area.

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