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Hemse, Sweden

Gotland · Sweden

Hemse is a small town in Gotland, Sweden with a population of 1,668. Elevation: 85 ft (26 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

3.2 /5.0
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1,668 Population 1,874/sq mi density
85 ft Elevation 26 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
22.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$48,924 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
$48,924 median income

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About Hemse

Hemse

Hemse is a locality situated on the Swedish island of Gotland with 1,700 inhabitants in 2014. It is the second largest locality on the island. Hemse is the main center of population in the southern part of the island, and it is known for its markets.

People

Population1,668
Density1,874/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$48,924

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain22.8 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Population1,668
Population Density1,874 / sq mi
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Coordinates57.2379°, 18.3744°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceGotland
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation22.8 inches (579 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.6 inches (19 cm)
Median Household Income$48,924

About Hemse

Hemse is a small town in Sweden (Gotland) with a population of 1,668. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Hemse is $48,924, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 183 business establishments.

Income: Hemse vs Sweden

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Income

Median HH Income$48,924
35% below Sweden avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)183

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Hemse has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average44.1°F
18% below Sweden avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density1,874/sq mi
Coordinates57.2379°N, 18.3744°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.8"
40% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 7.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.52"
Driest Month (May) 1.22"

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 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 2.0 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.6 in Coldest
March 33°F (1°C) 1.6 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in
May 49°F (9°C) 1.2 in Driest
June 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in
November 38°F (3°C) 2.5 in Wettest
December 33°F (1°C) 2.4 in

Hemse has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 30°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.5") and May the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Hemse

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Havdhem skola
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Radio Stations near Hemse

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sveriges Radio P4 Gotland local radio, music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Hemse

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gotlands Lantbruksmuseum
Norrbys
Smaklösa Museum
Tjuls station, Järnvägsmuseum

Libraries in Hemse

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Hemse Bibliotek0.0
Klintehamn Bibliotek0.0

Restaurants in Hemse

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bella Fenicia Pizzeria Och Salladbar
Jidapha Thai
Magazinet
Snausarve Gardsby

Cafes in Hemse

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bagarns
Hablingbo Café

Monuments in Hemse

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bildstenen vid Stenbro

Bus Stations in Hemse

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hemse busstation

Gas Stations in Hemse

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alva CNG
OKQ8
Stånga-macken
Tankvärt Hemse

Golf Courses in Hemse

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gumbalde
När Golfklubb

Airports Near Hemse

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Visby AirportVBYLarge Airport
Bunge AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hemse

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Alva kyrka
Burs kyrka
Eke kyrka
Fardhems kyrka
Gerums kyrka
Hablingbo kyrka
Havdhem kyrka
Hemse kyrka
Levide kyrka
Linde kyrka
Lojsta kyrka
Rone kyrka
Silte kyrka
Sproge kyrka
Stånga 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 Hemse

What is the population of Hemse?

Hemse has a population of 1,668 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 1,874 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles.

Is Hemse expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,924, 35% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Hemse?

Hemse has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.8 inches, with 7.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Hemse?

There are 183 business establishments in the area.

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