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Höch, Austria

Salzburg · Austria

Höch is a small town in Salzburg, Austria with a population of 517. Elevation: 2,976 ft (907 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
517 Population 21/sq mi density
2,976 ft Elevation 907 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
76.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Vienna Timezone
$54,324 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$54,324 median income

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About Höch

Hoch and Höch are surnames. Notable people with these surnames include:Adolf Hoch (1910–1992), Austrian architect
August Hoch (1868–1919), Swiss-born American psychiatrist
Beverly Hoch, American opera singer
Clemens Hoch, German politician (SPD)
Corinne Hoch, American historian and clubwoman
Daniel Hoch, Swedish soccer player
Daniel K. Hoch (1866-1960), American politician
Danny Hoch, American actor and writer
Edward D. Hoch (1930–2008), American writer
Edward W. Hoch (1849–1925), American politician
Eva-Maria Hoch, Austrian tennis player
Gebhard Hoch (1943–2000), Liechtenstein politician
Gottfried Höch (1800–1872), German official
Hannah Höch (1889–1978), German artist
Harry Hoch (1887–1981), American baseball player
Heinrich Theodor Höch (1845–1905), German businessman
Homer Hoch (1879–1949), American politician
James Hoch (microbiologist), microbiologist
James Hoch (poet), American poet
Johann Otto Hoch (1855–1906), German-born American murderer
Joseph Hoch (1815–1874), German lawyer
Lambert Anthony Hoch (1903–1990), American bishop
Matthew Hoch, American academic
Preben Hoch (1925–2014), Danish rower
Scott Hoch, American golfer
Winton C. Hoch (1905–1979), American cinematographer
Robert Maxwell, British media proprietor and politician
Xaver Hoch, Liechtenstein politician

People

Population517
Density21/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$54,324

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain76.5 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation2,976 ft (907 m)
Population517
Population Density21 / sq mi
Elevation2,976 ft (907 m)
Coordinates47.3667°, 13.3833°
TimezoneEurope/Vienna
Country🇦🇹 Austria
State / ProvinceSalzburg
Average Temperature39°F (4°C)
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation76.5 inches (1,944 mm)
Annual Snowfall263.6 inches (669 cm)
Median Household Income$54,324

About Höch

Höch is a small town in Austria (Salzburg) with a population of 517. The city sits at an elevation of 2,976 feet (907 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Vienna.

The median household income in Höch is $54,324, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 20 business establishments.

Income: Höch vs Austria

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Income

Median HH Income$54,324
28% below Austria avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)20

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Höch has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 76.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 263.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,976 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 56°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average39.2°F
27% below Austria avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,976 ft (907 m)
Area25.1 sq mi (65.1 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates47.3667°N, 13.3833°W
TimezoneEurope/Vienna

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.5"
101% above Austria avg
Snowfall 263.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.28"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

619 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M3.9 on Jan 12, 2025.

Apr 12, 1998 5 km E of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.6 126 km
Jul 12, 2004 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.2 121 km
Nov 11, 1990 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia M4.7 146 km
Feb 14, 2002 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.7 112 km
Jul 21, 2003 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria M4.7 75 km
May 6, 1998 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia M4.6 128 km
Oct 5, 1991 0 km W of Nimis, Italy M4.5 129 km
Jun 9, 2012 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy M4.5 147 km
May 28, 1998 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy M4.5 128 km
Jan 30, 2015 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.4 108 km
Oct 1, 2004 3 km S of Oberaich, Austria M4.4 138 km
May 13, 1999 2 km NW of Clodig, Italy M4.4 134 km
Oct 2, 1993 4 km WNW of Bordano, Italy M4.3 118 km
Sep 30, 2002 5 km SW of Kranjska Gora, Slovenia M4.3 109 km
Jan 14, 2005 6 km NNE of Cerkno, Slovenia M4.3 140 km
Apr 15, 1998 7 km ESE of Kobarid, Slovenia M4.3 128 km
Jul 13, 2020 9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy M4.3 130 km
Aug 29, 2004 1 km S of Enemonzo-Quinis, Italy M4.3 114 km
Mar 27, 2024 6 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy M4.3 122 km
Apr 20, 1994 5 km NE of Claut, Italy M4.3 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 235.0 m (771 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1963 VAJONT DAM, VAJONT RIVER Meteorological 235.0 m 2,000 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 28°F (-3°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 3.2 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in
May 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
June 53°F (12°C) 6.7 in
July 56°F (14°C) 7.3 in Wettest
August 57°F (14°C) 6.5 in Warmest
September 51°F (10°C) 4.7 in
October 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
November 33°F (1°C) 3.5 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.5 in

Höch has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 24°F in January to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.3") and February the driest (2.6").

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Radio Stations near Höch

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Antenne Salzburg AAC
ORF Radio Salzburg HQ orf MP3 192 kbps
Welle 1 - Salzburg - HQ at_welle1 MP3 256 kbps
ORF - Radio Salzburg orf MP3 128 kbps
Welle 1 - Salzburg at_welle1 MP3 128 kbps
Radiofabrik MP3 192 kbps
Red Bull TV UNKNOWN

Museums in Höch

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
7 Mühlen
Alpin-Museum Ramsau Dachstein
Alte Wacht
Bartlkasten
Bartlmühle
Bauerhofmuseum Edelweißalm
Burg Golling
Denkmalhof Gererhof
Denkmalhof Maurergut
Erze, Gold & Mineralien
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Hermann Maier Fanshop/Museum
Jakobermühle
Kapuzinerturm
Radstädter Radgarten
Salzburger Landesskimuseum
Schloss Lerchen
Seelackenmuseum
Stille Nacht Museum im Pflegerschlössl
Talmuseum Hüttschlag
Tauernbahnmuseum
Tauernstraßenmuseum
Waggerl Haus Museum
Walcherhäusl

Libraries in Höch

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek Abtenau0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei Flauchau0.0
Duado0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei der Gemeinde Hüttschlag0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei Golling0.0
Schulbibliothek0.0
Stadt Bücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Bischofshofen0.0

Stadiums & Teams in Höch

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Höch

65 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Radstadt-Altenmarkt 0.0 $0
Schladming Dachstein 0.0 $0
Galsterberg 0.0 $0
Hochkönig 0.0 $0
Hauser Kaibling 0.0 $0
Planai 0.0 $0
Hochwurzen 0.0 $0
Reiteralm 0.0 $0
Horsefeathers Superpark Planai 0.0 $0
Monte Popolo - Eben im Pongau 0.0 $0
Fageralm 0.0 $0
St. Johann im Pongau 0.0 $0
Flachau 0.0 $0
Snow Space Salzburg 0.0 $0
Schmittenhöhe Zell am See 0.0 $0
Wagrain 0.0 $0
Goldegger Buchberg 0.0 $0
Shuttleberg Flachauwinkl-Kleinarl 0.0 $0
Sepp Bradl-Skistadion 0.0 $0
Ramsau am Dachstein 0.0 $0
Filzmoos-Neuberg 0.0 $0
Werfenweng 0.0 $0
Freesports Arena Dachstein Krippenstein 0.0 $0
Skiregion Dachstein West 0.0 $0
Spechtenseelift - Wörschachwald 0.0 $0
Tauplitz / Bad Mitterndorf 0.0 $0
Kälbersteinschanze 0.0 $0
Rossfeld 0.0 $0
Zinkenlifte – Dürrnberg (Hallein) 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Loser-Altaussee 0.0 $0
Feuerkogel 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Hochlecken 0.0 $0
Skilift Kronberg 0.0 $0
Ankogel Mallnitz 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Gerlitzen Alpe 0.0 $0
Bergbahn Weissensee 0.0 $0
Goldeck 0.0 $0
Embergeralm 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Bad Kleinkirchheim 0.0 $0
Hochstein 0.0 $0
Lienzer Bergbahnen 0.0 $0
Hochrindl 0.0 $0
Skilift Mühldorf 0.0 $0
Raunigwiese 0.0 $0
Heidialm 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Lienz - Zettersfeld 0.0 $0
Turracher Höhe 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Flattnitz 0.0 $0
Mölltaler Gletscher 0.0 $0
Vorhegg 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Großglockner Heiligenblut 0.0 $0
Sportgastein 0.0 $0
Katschberg-Aineck 0.0 $0
Kreischberg 0.0 $0
Graukogel 0.0 $0
Großeck-Speiereck 0.0 $0
Ski Gastein - Stubnerkogel/Schlossalm 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Fanningberg 0.0 $0
Kitzsteinhorn 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Raurisertal 0.0 $0
Großarltal-Dorfgastein 0.0 $0
Ski amadé 0.0 $0
Obertauern 0.0 $0
Maiskogel 0.0 $0
Zauchensee-Flachauwinkl 0.0 $0

Airports Near Höch

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Salzburg AirportSZGLarge Airport
Feldkirchen AirfieldSmall Airport
Gmunden-Laakirchen AirfieldSmall Airport
Lienz-Nikolsdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Mauterndorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Micheldorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Niederöblarn AirfieldSmall Airport
Ossiacher See Paraglider Landing FieldSmall Airport
Scharnstein AirfieldSmall Airport
Zell am See AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Höch

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Badehospiz

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Elevation
842 m (2,763 ft)
Area
48.6 km² (18.8 mi²)
Postal Code
5541
Website
altenmarkt.at/

🇦🇹 About Austria

Capital Vienna
Population 8,847,037
Area 83,858 km²
GDP (USD) $516,670,509,629
GDP per capita $56,580
HDI 0.926
Life expectancy 81.5 years
Internet users 95.3%
Urban population 69.2%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages German
Calling code +43
TLD .at
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Austria

20 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Neujahr
Jan 6 Epiphany Heilige Drei Könige
Mar 19 Saint Joseph's Day Josefstag
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Ostersonntag
Apr 6 Easter Monday Ostermontag
May 1 National Holiday Staatsfeiertag
May 4 Saint Florian's Day Florianitag
May 14 Ascension Day Christi Himmelfahrt
May 24 Pentecost Pfingstsonntag
May 25 Whit Monday Pfingstmontag
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Fronleichnam
Aug 15 Assumption Day Maria Himmelfahrt
Sep 24 Saint Rupert's Day Rupertitag
Oct 26 National Holiday Nationalfeiertag
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Allerheiligen
Nov 11 Saint Martin's Day Martinstag
Nov 15 Saint Leopold's Day Leopolditag
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Mariä Empfängnis
Dec 25 Christmas Day Weihnachten
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Stefanitag

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Frequently Asked Questions About Höch

What is the population of Höch?

Höch has a population of 517 residents and is located in Austria. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 25.1 square miles.

Is Höch expensive to live in?

The median household income is $54,324, 28% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Höch?

Höch has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 76.5 inches, with 263.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Höch?

There are 20 business establishments in the area.

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