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Färjestaden, Sweden

Kalmar · Sweden

Färjestaden is a small city in Kalmar, Sweden with a population of 5,645. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

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B Good
5,645 Population 2,045/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
19.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$55,080 Median Income
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Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$55,080 median income

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About Färjestaden

Färjestaden

Färjestaden is a locality situated in Mörbylånga Municipality, Kalmar County, Sweden with 5,018 inhabitants in 2010. It is located in the southern part of the island of Öland, on the Kalmar Strait side, south of Borgholm. Färjestaden, literally The Ferry Town, is named after the ferries that used to be the only connection to the mainland. Nowadays the car-bridge Ölandsbron connects the mainland with the island, and Färjestaden has had an impressive population increase, making it several times bigger than the town Mörbylånga.

People

Population5,645
Density2,045/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$55,080

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain19.7 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population5,645
Population Density2,045 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates56.6499°, 16.4686°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceKalmar
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation19.7 inches (500 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.7 inches (15 cm)
Median Household Income$55,080

About Färjestaden

Färjestaden is a small city in Sweden (Kalmar) with a population of 5,645. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Färjestaden is $55,080, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 621 business establishments.

Income: Färjestaden vs Sweden

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Income

Median HH Income$55,080
27% below Sweden avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)621

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Färjestaden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 300 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 19.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average45.1°F
16% below Sweden avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density2,045/sq mi
Coordinates56.6499°N, 16.4686°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.7"
48% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 5.7"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.13"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.7 on Sep 29, 2004.

Sep 29, 2004 27 km SE of Västervik, Sweden M3.7 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 1.4 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.3 in Coldest
March 35°F (1°C) 1.2 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.1 in Driest
May 50°F (10°C) 1.4 in
June 58°F (15°C) 1.7 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in Wettest
October 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.8 in

Färjestaden has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 30°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.1") and April the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Färjestaden

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ölands friskola
Smaragdskolan
Östra Skolan
Färjestadens Högstadium
Förskolan Bärnstenen
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Museums in Färjestaden

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Borgholms Slott
Borgholms Stadsmuseum
Kalmar läns museum
Ölands Museum Himmelsberga
Tjorven Café

Libraries in Färjestaden

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Borgholms Bibliotek0.0
Färjestadens Bibliotek0.0
Färjestadens Bibliotek0.0
Lindsdalsbiblioteket0.0
Mörbylånga bibliotek0.0
Stadsbiblioteket0.0
Stella0.0

Hotels in Färjestaden

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotell Skansen
skansen

Restaurants in Färjestaden

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

bow wok vagnen
Epok
Gubben I matlådan
Ölandschoklad
Pizzeria Shiponja
Robertos
Seasalt Kitchen
Skansen

Cafes in Färjestaden

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fiesta
ICA
Ölandschoklad

Clinics in Färjestaden

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Färjestadens hälsocentral

Dentists in Färjestaden

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Folktandvården
Södra Ölands Tandvård

Gas Stations in Färjestaden

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CNG Färjestaden
Ingo
Preem Färjestaden
Qstar Färjestaden

Shopping Malls in Färjestaden

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ölands Köpstad

Gyms in Färjestaden

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nordic Wellness
Nordic Wellness
Wellness

Breweries in Färjestaden

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Ängöl

Stadiums & Teams in Färjestaden

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Färjestaden

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kalmar AirportKLRMedium Airport
Borglanda AirfieldSmall Airport
Ölanda AirfieldSmall Airport
Oskarshamn AirportOSKSmall Airport
Sandvik AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Färjestaden

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Nådens kapell

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 Färjestaden

What is the population of Färjestaden?

Färjestaden has a population of 5,645 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 2,045 people per square mile, spread across 2.8 square miles.

Is Färjestaden expensive to live in?

The median household income is $55,080, 27% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Färjestaden?

Färjestaden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.7 inches, with 5.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Färjestaden?

There are 621 business establishments in the area.

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