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Eppenstein, Austria

Styria · Austria

Eppenstein is a small town in Styria, Austria with a population of 308. Elevation: 2,379 ft (725 m). Average temperature: 44°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
308 Population 14/sq mi density
2,379 ft Elevation 725 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 6°C
47.9 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 Eppenstein

Eppenstein

Eppenstein is a former municipality in the district of Murtal in the Austrian state of Styria. Since the 2015 Styria municipal structural reform, it is part of the municipality Weißkirchen in Steiermark.

People

Population308
Density14/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$58,104

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (6°C)
Rain47.9 in/yr
Sunny Days268/yr
Elevation2,379 ft (725 m)
Population308
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation2,379 ft (725 m)
Coordinates47.1283°, 14.7375°
TimezoneEurope/Vienna
Country🇦🇹 Austria
State / ProvinceStyria
Average Temperature44°F (6°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation47.9 inches (1,216 mm)
Annual Snowfall73.6 inches (187 cm)
Median Household Income$58,104

About Eppenstein

Eppenstein is a small town in Austria (Styria) with a population of 308. The city sits at an elevation of 2,379 feet (725 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Vienna.

The median household income in Eppenstein is $58,104, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 12 business establishments.

Income: Eppenstein vs Austria

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)12

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Eppenstein has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 268 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 47.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 73.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,379 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average43.6°F
19% below Austria avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,379 ft (725 m)
Area22.2 sq mi (57.5 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates47.1283°N, 14.7375°W
TimezoneEurope/Vienna

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.9"
26% above Austria avg
Snowfall 73.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.98"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

760 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.0 on Feb 1, 2024.

Apr 12, 1998 5 km E of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.6 129 km
Jul 12, 2004 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.2 125 km
Jul 1, 2001 1 km NNW of Breitenau, Austria M5.1 126 km
Nov 11, 1990 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia M4.7 122 km
Feb 14, 2002 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.7 146 km
Jul 21, 2003 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria M4.7 31 km
Dec 3, 1994 1 km W of Pitten, Austria M4.6 126 km
May 6, 1998 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia M4.6 127 km
Jan 30, 2015 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.4 146 km
May 13, 1999 2 km NW of Clodig, Italy M4.4 139 km
Oct 1, 2004 3 km S of Oberaich, Austria M4.4 44 km
Sep 30, 2002 5 km SW of Kranjska Gora, Slovenia M4.3 110 km
Aug 9, 2003 2 km NNW of Körmend, Hungary M4.3 141 km
Dec 3, 2012 6 km NNE of Morav?e, Slovenia M4.3 104 km
Jan 14, 2005 6 km NNE of Cerkno, Slovenia M4.3 119 km
Nov 10, 1995 3 km WSW of Gaal, Austria M4.3 17 km
Apr 15, 1998 7 km ESE of Kobarid, Slovenia M4.3 129 km
Apr 25, 2016 3 km NNE of Heiligenkreuz, Austria M4.2 150 km
Apr 15, 1998 5 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia M4.2 127 km
May 7, 2009 Austria M4.2 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.0 in Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.1 in
March 33°F (1°C) 3.0 in
April 40°F (4°C) 3.4 in
May 49°F (9°C) 4.1 in
June 55°F (13°C) 5.7 in
July 60°F (16°C) 6.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 58°F (14°C) 5.2 in
September 51°F (11°C) 4.4 in
October 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in
November 33°F (0°C) 3.4 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.8 in Coldest

Eppenstein has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 27°F in December to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Eppenstein

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
VOLKSSCHULE KATHAL
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Radio Stations near Eppenstein

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Antenne Kärnten MP3 128 kbps
ORF Radio Kärnten orf, orf MP3 128 kbps
Revisited classic rock, rock MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Eppenstein

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bergbaumuseum-Fohnsdorf
Eisenbahnmuseum Knittelfeld
Heinrich-Harrer-Museum
Jeschofnig
Lingkor
Militärluftfahrtmuseum Zeltweg
Museum der FF St. Stefan
Puchmuseum Judenburg
Puppenmuseum
Schaubergwerk und Mineralienschau
Stadtmuseum Judenburg
VW-Käfermuseum Gaal
WALD MUSEUM

Libraries in Eppenstein

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bücherei0.0
Stadt Bücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Zeltweg0.0

Restaurants in Eppenstein

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mostschenke Korer

Castles in Eppenstein

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Burgruine Eppenstein

Gas Stations in Eppenstein

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Eppenstein

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Ski Resorts Near Eppenstein

38 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Skigebiet Seeberg / Seewiesen 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Lachtal 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Riesneralm - Donnersbachwald 0.0 $0
Planneralm 0.0 $0
Hohentauern 0.0 $0
Eisenerzer Ramsau 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Präbichl 0.0 $0
Kaiserau 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Aflenzer Bürgeralm 0.0 $0
Spechtenseelift - Wörschachwald 0.0 $0
Gaaler Lifte 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Veitsch 0.0 $0
Wurzeralm 0.0 $0
Hinterstoder 0.0 $0
Niederalpl 0.0 $0
Hochkar 0.0 $0
Mariazeller Bürgeralpe 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Königsberg - Hollenstein 0.0 $0
Gemeindealpe Mitterbach 0.0 $0
Klippitztörl 0.0 $0
Kope 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Petzen 0.0 $0
Ribnica na Pohorju 0.0 $0
Vuhred 0.0 $0
Simonhöhe 0.0 $0
Koralpe 0.0 $0
Weinebene 0.0 $0
Klug Lifte 0.0 $0
Modriach-Winkel Hoislifte 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Bodental 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Grebenzen 0.0 $0
Schilift Obdach 0.0 $0
Thaler Loipe 0.0 $0
Salzstiegl 0.0 $0
Kreischberg 0.0 $0
Rieseralm 0.0 $0
Gaberl 0.0 $0
Schilifte Kleinlobming 0.0 $0

Airports Near Eppenstein

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Graz AirportGRZLarge Airport
Klagenfurt AirportKLULarge Airport
Hinterstoisser Air BaseMedium Airport
Feldkirchen AirfieldSmall Airport
Ferlach-Glainach AirfieldSmall Airport
Fiala-Fernbrugg Air BaseSmall Airport
Friesach/Hirt AirfieldSmall Airport
Kapfenberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Lanzen-Turnau AirfieldSmall Airport
Leoben/Timmersdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Libeliče AirfieldSmall Airport
Mariazell AirfieldSmall Airport
Mayerhofen AirfieldSmall Airport
Micheldorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Niederöblarn AirfieldSmall Airport
Sankt Donat / Mairist AirfieldSmall Airport
Slovenj Gradec AirfieldSmall Airport
Šoštanj AirfieldSmall Airport
Trieben AirfieldSmall Airport
Wolfsberg AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Eppenstein

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hieblerkreuz
Kamper Kreuz
Kathalkirche

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Elevation
689 m (2,261 ft)
Area
1.3 km² (0.5 mi²)
Postal Code
8741
Website
weisskirchen.steiermark.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 Eppenstein

What is the population of Eppenstein?

Eppenstein has a population of 308 residents and is located in Austria. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 22.2 square miles.

Is Eppenstein 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 Eppenstein?

Eppenstein has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 47.9 inches, with 73.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Eppenstein?

There are 12 business establishments in the area.

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