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Högsby, Sweden

Kalmar · Sweden

Högsby is a small town in Kalmar, Sweden with a population of 1,923. Elevation: 236 ft (72 m). Average temperature: 44°F (6°C).

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1,923 Population 1,867/sq mi density
236 ft Elevation 72 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 6°C
22.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$55,080 Median Income
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Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$55,080 median income

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About Högsby

Högsby

Högsby is a locality and the seat of Högsby Municipality, Kalmar County, Sweden with 1,872 inhabitants in 2023.

People

Population1,923
Density1,867/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$55,080

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (6°C)
Rain22.0 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Population1,923
Population Density1,867 / sq mi
Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Coordinates57.1660°, 16.0256°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceKalmar
Average Temperature44°F (6°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation22.0 inches (559 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.2 inches (16 cm)
Median Household Income$55,080

About Högsby

Högsby is a small town in Sweden (Kalmar) with a population of 1,923. The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet (72 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Högsby is $55,080, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 212 business establishments.

Income: Högsby vs Sweden

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Income

Median HH Income$55,080
27% below Sweden avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)212

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Högsby has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 296 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 22.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average43.6°F
19% below Sweden avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density1,867/sq mi
Coordinates57.1660°N, 16.0256°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.0"
42% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 6.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.40"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

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

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.5 in
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 1.4 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.4 in
May 51°F (10°C) 1.6 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (15°C) 2.1 in
September 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
October 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
November 36°F (2°C) 2.0 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 1.9 in

Högsby has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 28°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Högsby

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Fröviskolan
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Libraries in Högsby

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Misteln0.0

Clinics in Högsby

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Högsby hälsocentral

Dentists in Högsby

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Folktandvården Högsby

Bus Stations in Högsby

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Resecenter

Gas Stations in Högsby

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CNG Högsby
Ingo
Preem - Högsby,Järnvägsgatan
SE #3801843372

Banks in Högsby

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Handelsbanken
Högsby sparbank

Airports Near Högsby

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kalmar AirportKLRMedium Airport
Borglanda AirfieldSmall Airport
HornlandaSmall Airport
Hultsfred AirportHLFSmall Airport
Oskarshamn AirportOSKSmall Airport
Västervik AirportVVKSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Högsby

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Högsby 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 Högsby

What is the population of Högsby?

Högsby has a population of 1,923 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 1,867 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles.

Is Högsby expensive to live in?

The median household income is $55,080, 27% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Högsby?

Högsby 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 61°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.0 inches, with 6.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Högsby?

There are 212 business establishments in the area.

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