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Gösting, Austria

Styria · 🇦🇹 Austria

Gösting is a small city in Styria, Austria with a population of 11,255. Elevation: 1,234 ft (376 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
11,255 Population 2,693/sq mi density
1,234 ft Elevation 376 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
41.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Vienna 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 15.4%
52% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.6%
55% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.5%
96% lower than US avg

People

Population11,255
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density2,693/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$56,580
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty0.5%

Health

Obesity15.4%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking19.8%
Depression10.2%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI23 (Good)
Rain41.6 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation1,234 ft (376 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband95.3%
Population11,255
Population Density2,693 / sq mi
Elevation1,234 ft (376 m)
Coordinates47.0979°, 15.3978°
TimezoneEurope/Vienna
Country🇦🇹 Austria
State / ProvinceStyria
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation41.6 inches (1,058 mm)
Annual Snowfall22.1 inches (56 cm)
Median Age43.5 years

Is Gösting a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Gösting receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Gösting offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The unemployment rate of 5.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.5% 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

Gösting experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 264 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches, including 22.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 23.

Gösting has a population of 11,255 with a density of 2,693 people per square mile. The median age is 43.5 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

11,255
Total Population
2,693
People / sq mi
43.5yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
4.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Gösting vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Gösting vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gösting is N/A. The unemployment rate is 5.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Gösting vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$56,580

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.6%
55% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.5%
96% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living78.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Gösting, 15.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 19.8% are current smokers. 10.2% report depression. 77.8% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity15.4%
52% below US avg
Diabetes4.3%
High Blood Pressure33.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.8%
41% above US avg
Binge Drinking11.9%
Physical Inactivity77.8%
Depression10.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate84.0%

Food & Exercise

Gösting has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.6 inches. The area enjoys 264 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 23.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.6 inches
10% above US avg
Snowfall22.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median23.0
RatingGood
Good Days %90.4%

Geography

Elevation1,234 ft (376 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.8 km²)
Population Density2,693/sq mi
Coordinates47.0979°N, 15.3978°W
TimezoneEurope/Vienna
35.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% above US avg). 95.3% of households have broadband internet.

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 Density2,693/sq mi
Total Area4.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access95.3%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities

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