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Horní Benešov, Czechia

Moravskoslezský · 🇨🇿 Czechia

Horní Benešov is a small town in Moravskoslezský, Czechia with a population of 2,460. Elevation: 1,873 ft (571 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
2,460 Population 312/sq mi density
1,873 ft Elevation 571 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
28.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Prague Timezone
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 35.0%
4% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.0%
19% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.8%
21% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

People

Population2,460
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density312/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$31,762
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty0.0%

Health

Obesity26.0%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking27.0%
Depression16.3%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
AQI25 (Good)
Rain28.1 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation1,873 ft (571 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.0%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband86.0%
Population2,460
Population Density312 / sq mi
Elevation1,873 ft (571 m)
Coordinates49.9668°, 17.6026°
TimezoneEurope/Prague
Country🇨🇿 Czechia
State / ProvinceMoravskoslezský
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation28.1 inches (714 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.6 inches (19 cm)
Median Age43.3 years

Is Horní Benešov a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Horní Benešov receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Horní Benešov offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 35.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Horní Benešov has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. With 285 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 28.1 inches, including 7.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 25.

Horní Benešov has a population of 2,460 with a density of 312 people per square mile, spread across 7.9 square miles. The median age is 43.3 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.7% female and 49.3% male. 20.9% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 83.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

2,460
Total Population
312
People / sq mi
43.3yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
7.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Horní Benešov vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Horní Benešov vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Horní Benešov is N/A. Per capita income is $31,762 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 55.6, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Horní Benešov vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$31,762

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
21% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living55.60 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Horní Benešov, 26.0% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 7.5% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 41.6% have high blood pressure. 27.0% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 13.7% report binge drinking. 77.4% are physically inactive, above the national average. 16.3% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Horní Benešov vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.0%
19% below US avg
Diabetes7.5%
High Blood Pressure41.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking27.0%
93% above US avg
Binge Drinking13.7%
Physical Inactivity77.4%
Depression16.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate83.0%

Food & Exercise

Horní Benešov has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 285 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 28.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 25 — among the cleanest air in the country. 90% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 1,873 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average43.9°F
19% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall28.1 inches
26% below US avg
Snowfall7.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median25.0
RatingGood
Good Days %90.0%

Geography

Elevation1,873 ft (571 m)
Area7.9 sq mi (20.4 km²)
Population Density312/sq mi
Coordinates49.9668°N, 17.6026°W
TimezoneEurope/Prague

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 1.3 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
June 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in
November 35°F (2°C) 1.9 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.8 in

Horní Benešov has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F — from 27°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.3").

35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4% above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 86.0% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.0%
4% above US avg
High School+99.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density312/sq mi
Total Area7.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Horní Benešov

What is the population of Horní Benešov?

Horní Benešov has a population of 2,460 residents and is located in Czechia. The population density is 312 people per square mile, spread across 7.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.3% male.

Is Horní Benešov expensive to live in?

Horní Benešov is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 55.6 — below the baseline of 100.

What is the weather like in Horní Benešov?

Horní Benešov has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.1 inches, with 7.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 25.

How is the job market in Horní Benešov?

The job market in Horní Benešov is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.8% — well below the national rate of 3.6%.

How are the schools in Horní Benešov?

35.0% of adults in Horní Benešov hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Horní Benešov?

The obesity rate in Horní Benešov is 26.0% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 27.0% of adults are smokers. 77.4% are physically inactive. 16.3% of residents report depression.

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