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Horní Planá, Czechia

Jihočeský kraj · 🇨🇿 Czechia

Horní Planá is a small town in Jihočeský kraj, Czechia with a population of 2,278. Elevation: 2,539 ft (774 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
2,278 Population 46/sq mi density
2,539 ft Elevation 774 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
41.2 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

Population2,278
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density46/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 Temp43°F (6°C)
AQI25 (Good)
Rain41.2 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation2,539 ft (774 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband86.0%
Population2,278
Population Density46 / sq mi
Elevation2,539 ft (774 m)
Coordinates48.7674°, 14.0326°
TimezoneEurope/Prague
Country🇨🇿 Czechia
State / ProvinceJihočeský kraj
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation41.2 inches (1,047 mm)
Annual Snowfall16.0 inches (41 cm)
Median Age43.3 years

Is Horní Planá a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Horní Planá 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 Planá 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 Planá has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. With 261 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches, including 16.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 25.

Horní Planá has a population of 2,278 with a density of 46 people per square mile, spread across 49.1 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

2,278
Total Population
46
People / sq mi
43.3yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
49.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Horní Planá vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Horní Planá vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Horní Planá 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 Planá 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 Planá, 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 Planá 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 Planá has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 261 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 41.2 inches. The area receives 16.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. 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 2,539 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average43.4°F
20% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.2 inches
8% above US avg
Snowfall16.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median25.0
RatingGood
Good Days %90.0%

Geography

Elevation2,539 ft (774 m)
Area49.1 sq mi (127.2 km²)
Population Density46/sq mi
Coordinates48.7674°N, 14.0326°W
TimezoneEurope/Prague

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.8 in
March 35°F (2°C) 3.1 in
April 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in Driest
May 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
June 56°F (14°C) 4.4 in
July 60°F (15°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in
September 53°F (11°C) 3.2 in
October 44°F (7°C) 2.7 in
November 35°F (1°C) 3.1 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 3.8 in

Horní Planá has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F — from 27°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and April the driest (2.7").

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 Density46/sq mi
Total Area49.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Horní Planá

What is the population of Horní Planá?

Horní Planá has a population of 2,278 residents and is located in Czechia. The population density is 46 people per square mile, spread across 49.1 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 Planá expensive to live in?

Horní Planá 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 Planá?

Horní Planá has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.2 inches, with 16.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 25.

How is the job market in Horní Planá?

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

How are the schools in Horní Planá?

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

How healthy is Horní Planá?

The obesity rate in Horní Planá 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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