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Gusum, Sweden

Östergötland · Sweden

Gusum is a small town in Östergötland, Sweden with a population of 1,149. Elevation: 177 ft (54 m). Average temperature: 44°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,149 Population 1,824/sq mi density
177 ft Elevation 54 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 6°C
23.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$50,760 Median Income
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3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$50,760 median income

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About Gusum

Gusum

Gusum is a locality situated in Valdemarsvik Municipality, Östergötland County, Sweden with 1,175 inhabitants in 2010. Gusum is the site of the now-defunct foundry Gusums Bruk.

People

Population1,149
Density1,824/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$50,760

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (6°C)
Rain23.7 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Population1,149
Population Density1,824 / sq mi
Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Coordinates58.2688°, 16.4989°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceÖstergötland
Average Temperature44°F (6°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation23.7 inches (603 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.7 inches (17 cm)
Median Household Income$50,760

About Gusum

Gusum is a small town in Sweden (Östergötland) with a population of 1,149. The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet (54 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Gusum is $50,760, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 126 business establishments.

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Income

Median HH Income$50,760
32% below Sweden avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)126

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Gusum has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average43.6°F
19% below Sweden avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density1,824/sq mi
Coordinates58.2688°N, 16.4989°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.7"
38% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 6.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.87"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (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 79 km
Feb 1, 1995 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden M3.4 150 km
May 15, 1994 13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden M2.6 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.7 in
February 28°F (-3°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 1.5 in
April 40°F (4°C) 1.5 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.3 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
September 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
October 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
November 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.2 in

Gusum has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 28°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.3").

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Radio Stations near Gusum

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sveriges Radion P4 Östergötland local news, local talk MP3 160 kbps
P4 Östergötland - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Gusum

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hembygdsgård
S:t Ragnhilds Gilles Stadshistoriska museum

Libraries in Gusum

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Stinsen0.0
Valdemarsviks bibliotek0.0

Gas Stations in Gusum

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Ski Resorts Near Gusum

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Yxbacken 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Yxbacken 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ryssbergsbacken 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kila Valley 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Spökbacken 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Gusum

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Stockholm Skavsta AirportNYOLarge Airport
Norrköping AirportNRKMedium Airport
Hornlanda-Small Airport
Hultsfred AirportHLFSmall Airport
Katrineholm Airfield-Small Airport
Stegeborg-Small Airport
Västervik AirportVVKSmall Airport

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UFO Sightings
1
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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 Gusum

What is the population of Gusum?

Gusum has a population of 1,149 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 1,824 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles.

Is Gusum expensive to live in?

The median household income is $50,760, 32% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Gusum?

Gusum 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 62°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.7 inches, with 6.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Gusum?

There are 126 business establishments in the area.

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