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Gnesta, Sweden

Södermanland · Sweden

Gnesta is a small city in Södermanland, Sweden with a population of 5,772. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 44°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
5,772 Population 3,520/sq mi density
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 6°C
23.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$49,356 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$49,356 median income

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About Gnesta

Gnesta

Gnesta is a bimunicipal locality and the seat of Gnesta Municipality, Södermanland County, Sweden with 6,376 inhabitants in 2020.

People

Population5,772
Density3,520/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$49,356

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (6°C)
Rain23.0 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Population5,772
Population Density3,520 / sq mi
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Coordinates59.0475°, 17.3119°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceSödermanland
Average Temperature44°F (6°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation23.0 inches (584 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.1 inches (16 cm)
Median Household Income$49,356

About Gnesta

Gnesta is a small city in Sweden (Södermanland) with a population of 5,772. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Gnesta is $49,356, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 635 business establishments.

Income: Gnesta vs Sweden

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Income

Median HH Income$49,356
34% below Sweden avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)635

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Gnesta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average43.5°F
19% below Sweden avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density3,520/sq mi
Coordinates59.0475°N, 17.3119°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.0"
40% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 6.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.5 on May 12, 2005.

Dec 12, 1990 11 km NW of Irsta, Sweden M3.9 87 km
Apr 5, 1995 9 km N of Åkersberga, Sweden M2.7 81 km
Mar 30, 1995 11 km SSW of Norrtälje, Sweden M2.7 102 km
May 15, 1994 13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden M2.6 134 km
Apr 3, 1995 14 km NE of Åkersberga, Sweden M2.6 88 km
Apr 5, 1995 6 km NNE of Åkersberga, Sweden M2.5 80 km
May 12, 2005 6 km E of Dalarö, Sweden M2.5 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.6 in
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 1.3 in
April 40°F (4°C) 1.3 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.4 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
September 53°F (11°C) 2.5 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
November 36°F (2°C) 2.3 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.1 in

Gnesta has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 27°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Gnesta

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Frejaskolan - - - -
Åsbackaskolan - - - -
Waldorfskolan - - - -
Dansutskolan - - - -
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Radio Stations near Gnesta

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Haninge - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Gnesta

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
älskas ... ätas
Callanderska gården
Fäboda fårbod
Garvaregården
Gripsholm Castle
Skottvångs Gruvmuseum
Smedsbygget
Smedsta skolmuseum

Libraries in Gnesta

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteket Navet0.0
Gnesta Bibliotek0.0
Mariefreds bibliotek0.0
Trosa Stadsbibliotek0.0

Hotels in Gnesta

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Södertuna Slott

Restaurants in Gnesta

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Frösjö Wärdshus
Gnesta Bistro & Bar
Il forno
Libanon Restaurang
Pizzeria Arena
Vita Villan

Cafes in Gnesta

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Thekannan
Wokhuset Karpen

Cinemas in Gnesta

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Elektron

Clinics in Gnesta

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gnesta Vårdcentral
SE #660806430

Train Stations in Gnesta

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gnesta

Gas Stations in Gnesta

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Circle K Gnesta
Din X
Gulf
OkQ8

Banks in Gnesta

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Handelsbanken
Swedbank

Shopping Malls in Gnesta

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Stopp Köpcentrum

Ski Resorts Near Gnesta

7 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ryssbergsbacken 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kila Valley 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Trosabacken 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Flottsbro 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ekebyhovsbacken 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ålstensbacken 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Väsjöbacken 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Gnesta

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Stockholm Skavsta AirportNYOLarge Airport
Stockholm Västerås AirportVSTLarge Airport
Stockholm-Arlanda AirportARNLarge Airport
Eskilstuna AirportEKTMedium Airport
Stockholm-Bromma AirportBMAMedium Airport
Frölunda Airfield-Small Airport
Hellby Säteri Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Långtora Airfield-Small Airport
Skå-Edeby Airfield-Small Airport
Stegeborg-Small Airport
Stockholm - Hova-Small Airport
Trosa Troslanda airfield-Small Airport
Vallentuna flygfält-Small Airport
Vängsö Airfield-Small Airport
Vassunda Private Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gnesta

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ådalskyrkan
Frustuna kyrka
Kattnäs kyrka
Vårdinge 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 Gnesta

What is the population of Gnesta?

Gnesta has a population of 5,772 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 3,520 people per square mile, spread across 1.6 square miles.

Is Gnesta expensive to live in?

The median household income is $49,356, 34% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Gnesta?

Gnesta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.0 inches, with 6.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Gnesta?

There are 635 business establishments in the area.

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