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Hestra, Sweden

Jönköping · Sweden

Hestra is a small town in Jönköping, Sweden with a population of 1,326. Elevation: 938 ft (286 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,326 Population 1,842/sq mi density
938 ft Elevation 286 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 5°C
24.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$50,760 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$50,760 median income

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About Hestra

Hestra is a locality situated in Gislaved Municipality, Jönköping County, Sweden with 1,306 inhabitants in 2010.

People

Population1,326
Density1,842/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$50,760

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain24.9 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation938 ft (286 m)
Population1,326
Population Density1,842 / sq mi
Elevation938 ft (286 m)
Coordinates57.9167°, 14.5833°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceJönköping
Average Temperature42°F (5°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation24.9 inches (632 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.8 inches (22 cm)
Median Household Income$50,760

About Hestra

Hestra is a small town in Sweden (Jönköping) with a population of 1,326. The city sits at an elevation of 938 feet (286 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Hestra is $50,760, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 146 business establishments.

Income: Hestra vs Sweden

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)146

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Hestra

Hestra has an average annual temperature of 6.3°C (43°F). The hottest month is Jul (16°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 781 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -2.2°C / 28°F -4.8° / 0.5° 58.7
Feb -2°C / 28°F -4.9° / 1° 45.9
Mar 0.5°C / 33°F -3.5° / 4.5° 37.6
Apr 5.1°C / 41°F -0.3° / 10.5° 45.7
May 9.8°C / 50°F 3.8° / 15.8° 53.3
Jun 13.6°C / 56°F 7.8° / 19.3° 84.1
Jul 16°C / 61°F 10.4° / 21.5° 83.3
Aug 15.2°C / 59°F 10° / 20.4° 80.9
Sep 11.2°C / 52°F 6.7° / 15.7° 72.3
Oct 6.4°C / 44°F 3.1° / 9.7° 78.4
Nov 2.3°C / 36°F 0° / 4.6° 68.0
Dec -0.8°C / 31°F -3.2° / 1.7° 72.8
Hestra has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 938 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average41.8°F
23% below Sweden avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation938 ft (286 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density1,842/sq mi
Coordinates57.9167°N, 14.5833°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.9"
35% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 8.8"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.83"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 23, 2018.

Sep 29, 2004 27 km SE of Västervik, Sweden M3.7 148 km
Feb 1, 1995 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden M3.4 85 km
Jun 23, 2018 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden M2.8 94 km
May 15, 1994 13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden M2.6 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.7 in
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 1.5 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in
May 49°F (10°C) 1.7 in
June 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
September 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in Wettest
October 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in
November 35°F (1°C) 2.2 in
December 29°F (-1°C) 2.2 in

Hestra has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 27°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Hestra

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Vireda skola - - - -
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Radio Stations near Hestra

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
SR P4 Jönköping - MP3 128 kbps
Sveriges Radio P4 Jönköping local radio, music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Hestra

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Andréemuseet
Björkenäs Moped Museum
Fornminne, Gravhögar
Grännabergets friluftsmuseum
Grenna Museum
Nostalgimuseet
Rasmus kvarn
Stjärneborgs Museum
Visingsö museum

Libraries in Hestra

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Visingsö Bibliotek0.0

Farmers Markets in Hestra

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Länsmansgården

Hotels in Hestra

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BauerGården
Wiredaholm

Restaurants in Hestra

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BauerGården

Cafes in Hestra

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Åsens skafferi & servering

Golf Courses in Hestra

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wiredaholms golfbana

Ski Resorts Near Hestra

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Järabacken 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Strutsabacken 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Asbybacken 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Hestra

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jönköping AirportJKGMedium Airport
Skövde AirportKVBMedium Airport
Bämmelshed Airfield-Small Airport
Flygebyns hoppövningsfält-Small Airport
Hagshult Air Base-Small Airport
Karlsborg Air Base-Small Airport
Motala flygklubb-Small Airport
Ödestugu Glider Field-Small Airport
Ragglanda Airfield-Small Airport
Ränneslätt Airfield-Small Airport
Visingsö Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hestra

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Haurida kyrka
Vireda 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 Hestra

What is the population of Hestra?

Hestra has a population of 1,326 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 1,842 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles.

Is Hestra 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 Hestra?

Hestra has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.9 inches, with 8.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Hestra?

There are 146 business establishments in the area.

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