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Hällefors, Sweden

Örebro · Sweden

Hällefors is a small town in Örebro, Sweden with a population of 4,449. Elevation: 659 ft (201 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

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4,449 Population 2,181/sq mi density
659 ft Elevation 201 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
29.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$43,308 Median Income
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Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$43,308 median income

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About Hällefors

Hällefors

Hällefors is a locality and the seat of Hällefors Municipality, Örebro County, Sweden with 4,530 inhabitants in 2010.

People

Population4,449
Density2,181/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$43,308

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain29.8 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Population4,449
Population Density2,181 / sq mi
Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Coordinates59.7839°, 14.5220°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceÖrebro
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation29.8 inches (758 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.8 inches (27 cm)
Median Household Income$43,308

About Hällefors

Hällefors is a small town in Sweden (Örebro) with a population of 4,449. The city sits at an elevation of 659 feet (201 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Hällefors is $43,308, which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 489 business establishments.

Income: Hällefors vs Sweden

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Income

Median HH Income$43,308
42% below Sweden avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)489

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Hällefors has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 282 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 29.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 659 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average40.5°F
25% below Sweden avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density2,181/sq mi
Coordinates59.7839°N, 14.5220°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.8"
21% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 10.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.39"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 1, 1995.

Dec 12, 1990 11 km NW of Irsta, Sweden M3.9 128 km
Apr 11, 1993 2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden M3.7 57 km
Nov 12, 1993 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden M3.4 119 km
Feb 1, 1995 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden M3.4 132 km
May 15, 1994 13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden M2.6 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1969 NORSALV RIVER Meteorological 5.0 m 72 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 2.1 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
April 38°F (3°C) 2.0 in
May 49°F (9°C) 1.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
September 49°F (10°C) 3.0 in
October 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
November 32°F (0°C) 3.0 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 2.4 in

Hällefors has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 23°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Hällefors

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Pihlskolan
Rektangeln
Fjärilen
Ekorren
Björnen
Kronhagsskolan
Hällefors skola
Furåsskolan
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Radio Stations near Hällefors

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Hällefors

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hembygdsgården Skräddartorp
Kurortsmuseum
Stampens vattenhjul
Värmlands brandhistoriska museum

Libraries in Hällefors

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Hällefors Bibliotek0.0

Hotels in Hällefors

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hällefors Herrgård

Restaurants in Hällefors

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bruksbaren
George’s Garage Pub & Café
Hammarns Vägkrog
L’akkasha restaurang & bar
Pizzeria Espana

Cafes in Hällefors

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Xpresso Hällefors
Renix

Cinemas in Hällefors

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Folkets Hus

Clinics in Hällefors

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hällefors vårdcentral
Sjukhem Fyrklövern

Dentists in Hällefors

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Folktandvården Hällefors
Mun iForm - Tandläkare i Hällefors

Train Stations in Hällefors

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hällefors

Bus Stations in Hällefors

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nobina Hällefors AB

Gas Stations in Hällefors

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ingo
OKQ8 Hällefors
Preem
SE #543833629
St1

Banks in Hällefors

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Swedbank

Shopping Malls in Hällefors

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centrumshuset

Gyms in Hällefors

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

HFS Gym

Golf Courses in Hällefors

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Saxå Golfklubb

Breweries in Hällefors

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Grythyttan Vin AB
Spendrups Bryggeri AB

Airports Near Hällefors

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Karlskoga AirportKSKMedium Airport
Örebro AirportORBMedium Airport
Brattforshede AirfieldSmall Airport
Degerfors Grenlanda AirfieldSmall Airport
Hällefors AirfieldSmall Airport
Ludvika AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Hällefors

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
PostNord Företagscenter

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hällefors

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hällefors kyrka
Hjulsjö församling
Korskyrkan
Mosque Hällefors

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 Hällefors

What is the population of Hällefors?

Hällefors has a population of 4,449 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 2,181 people per square mile, spread across 2.0 square miles.

Is Hällefors expensive to live in?

The median household income is $43,308, 42% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Hällefors?

Hällefors has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.8 inches, with 10.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Hällefors?

There are 489 business establishments in the area.

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