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Huizum, The Netherlands

Friesland · The Netherlands

Huizum is a small city in Friesland, The Netherlands with a population of 9,000. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

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9,000 Population 329/sq mi density
7 ft Elevation 2 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
45.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Amsterdam Timezone
$56,808 Median Income
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Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,808 median income

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People

Population9,000
Density329/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$56,808

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain45.1 in/yr
Sunny Days216/yr
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Population9,000
Population Density329 / sq mi
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Coordinates53.1917°, 5.8112°
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam
Country🇳🇱 The Netherlands
State / ProvinceFriesland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation45.1 inches (1,146 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.5 inches (29 cm)
Median Household Income$56,808

About Huizum

Huizum is a small city in The Netherlands (Friesland) with a population of 9,000. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Amsterdam.

The median household income in Huizum is $56,808, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 720 business establishments.

Income: Huizum vs The Netherlands

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Income

Median HH Income$56,808
24% below The Netherlands avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)720

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Huizum experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below The Netherlands avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days216 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area27.4 sq mi (70.8 km²)
Population Density329/sq mi
Coordinates53.1917°N, 5.8112°W
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.1"
19% above The Netherlands avg
Snowfall 11.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.58"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.7 on Sep 24, 2022.

Jul 28, 1995 23 km W of Petten, Netherlands M4.0 110 km
Sep 9, 2001 7 km W of Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands M3.8 108 km
Aug 8, 2006 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands M3.8 52 km
Sep 12, 2001 54 km WNW of Petten, Netherlands M3.7 133 km
Jul 27, 1993 76 km WNW of Callantsoog, Netherlands M3.5 149 km
Sep 21, 1994 13 km NW of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands M3.4 115 km
Sep 10, 2001 10 km W of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands M3.4 121 km
Aug 16, 2012 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands M3.4 65 km
Feb 7, 2013 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands M3.4 59 km
Dec 4, 1998 68 km WNW of De Koog, Netherlands M3.2 135 km
May 22, 2019 1 km E of Warffum, Netherlands M3.2 56 km
Jul 2, 2006 3 km NW of Lastrup, Germany M3.0 141 km
Feb 19, 1997 3 km SW of Gieten, Netherlands M3.0 66 km
Jun 21, 2004 3 km NE of Dwingeloo, Netherlands M3.0 55 km
Aug 6, 1994 1 km SSW of Langeheit, Netherlands M3.0 106 km
Oct 24, 2003 2 km SE of Niekerk, Netherlands M2.9 38 km
Sep 24, 2022 3 km SSW of Spijk, Netherlands M2.7 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.8 in
February 36°F (2°C) 1.9 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in Driest
May 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.5 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in Wettest
December 38°F (4°C) 3.1 in

Huizum has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 36°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.6") and April the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Huizum

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Aeres VMBO
OBS Potmarge
Comenius Mariënburg
Christelijk Gymnasium Beyers Naudé
IKC Johan Willem Friso
De Monoliet
Leeuwarder Lyceum
IKC de Weide
Het Palet
Michaëlschool
Comenius Klein Mariënburg
IKC Sint Paulus
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Radio Stations near Huizum

19 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Tukker FM folk, oldies MP3 192 kbps
Joy Radio MP3 192 kbps
RADIONL 24/7, dutch music MP3 192 kbps
Zeilsteen radio MP3 128 kbps
Hot radio Classics local news, local radio MP3 192 kbps
RTV NOF radio local radio, music MP3 192 kbps
Baars classic Rock classic rock, hard rock MP3 320 kbps
XerosRadio Top 40 top 40 AAC
Grunn FM pop, streektaal MP3 192 kbps
Radio Seagull album, alternative MP3 128 kbps
XerosRadio 60s, 70s AAC
Radio Weststellingwerf Centraal MP3 192 kbps
Dedimusic MP3 320 kbps
4EverRadio MP3 192 kbps
Omroep Zilt MP3 320 kbps
Radio Seabreeze MP3 192 kbps
Radio n31 piraat, the best of 80's MP3 320 kbps
DZB Dance Radio MP3 320 kbps
Lokale Omroep Ameland local news, local radio MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Huizum

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
't Andere Museum
1e Nederlands Opel Automuseum
Acantus
Aerden Plaats
Aldheidskeamer Uldrik Bottema
Bezoekerscentruim Uniastate
Commandopost Grou
Cultuurhistorisch museum Sorgdrager
De mummies van Wiuwert
De Utrecht
Dekemastate
Epemastate
Ferdinand Domela Nieuwenhuis Museum
Fries Landbouwmuseum
Fries Museum
Fries Scheepvaart Museum
Fries Verzetsmuseum
Historisch Centrum Leeuwarden
Huis Van Eysinga
It Kokelhûs fan Jan en Sjut
It Tsiispakhús
Keramiekmuseum Princessehof
Kerkmuseum Jannum
Lancaster-expositie
Meijer Motoren Museum
Mineralogisch Museum
Modelspoor Museum
Molenhuis De Jager
Motormuseum Friesland
Museum Belvédère
Museum de Grutterswinkel
Museum De Schierstins
Museum Dokkum
Museum en Werkplaats Houtstad IJlst
Museum Heerenveen
Museum Heerenveen
Museum Joure
Museum Warten
Museumhaven Leeuwarden
Natuurmuseum Bruinenberg
Natuurmuseum Fryslân
OBE
Observeum
Openluchtmuseum De Sûkerei
Openluchtmuseum It Damshûs
Pier Pander Museum
Pier Pandertempel
Poptaslot - Azingastate - Heringastate
Puzzelmuseum
Ruurd Wiersma Hûs
Scherjon's Klompenmuseum
Schoolplatenmuseum
Skûtsjemuseum
Traditiekamer Vliegbasis Leeuwarden

Libraries in Huizum

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliotheek Akkrum0.0
Bibliotheek Ameland (Hollum)0.0
Bibliotheek Ameland (Nes)0.0
Bibliotheek De Westereen0.0
Bibliotheek Dokkum0.0
Bibliotheek Dronryp0.0
Bibliotheek Hallum0.0
Bibliotheek Heerenveen0.0
Bibliotheek Joure0.0
Bibliotheek Sint-Annaparochie0.0
Bibliotheek Sneek0.0
Bibliotheek Wommels0.0
dbieb Burgum0.0
dbieb Grou0.0
dbieb Gytsjerk0.0
dbieb Leeuwarden0.0
dbieb Stiens0.0

Farmers Markets in Huizum

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dinsdagmarkt Stiens
markt heerenveen
Weekmarkt

Hotels in Huizum

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bastion Hotel Leeuwarden

Restaurants in Huizum

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Afghan Fresh
Sin Jah

Clinics in Huizum

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Radiotherapeutisch Instituut Friesland
Synaeda
Verslavingszorg Noord Nederland

Dentists in Huizum

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Orthodontiepraktijk Leeuwarden

Gas Stations in Huizum

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP Huizum
Esso
Shell express
Tango Leeuwarden Tijnjedijk

Banks in Huizum

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ASN Bank

Gyms in Huizum

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BigGym
Legends
Pulse20

Breweries in Huizum

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Amelander Bierbrouwerij
Bierbrouwerij Bjuster

Stadiums & Teams in Huizum

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Huizum

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Leeuwarden Air BaseLWRMedium Airport
Lelystad AirportLEYMedium Airport
Ameland Airport BallumSmall Airport
De Voorst GlidersiteSmall Airport
Drachten AirfieldSmall Airport
Hoogeveen AirfieldSmall Airport
Royal Dutch Aerospace CenterSmall Airport
Salland Glider FieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Huizum

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
De Linde

Churches & Religious Organizations in Huizum

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bethel Pinksterkerk Leeuwarden
Bethelkerk
De Deur
De Parkkerk
Elim Leeuwarden
Kurioskerk
Oase
Volle Evangelie Gemeente Opstandingskerk

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam

🇳🇱 About The Netherlands

Capital Amsterdam
Population 17,231,017
Area 41,526 km²
GDP (USD) $1,135,475,867,551
GDP per capita $63,516
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 81.9 years
Internet users 97.0%
Urban population 95.3%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Dutch
Calling code +31
TLD .nl
Driving side right

Public Holidays in The Netherlands

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Nieuwjaarsdag
Apr 3 Good Friday Goede Vrijdag
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Eerste Paasdag
Apr 6 Easter Monday Tweede Paasdag
Apr 27 King's Day Koningsdag
May 5 Liberation Day Bevrijdingsdag
May 14 Ascension Day Hemelvaartsdag
May 24 Pentecost Eerste Pinksterdag
May 25 Whit Monday Tweede Pinksterdag
Dec 25 Christmas Day Eerste Kerstdag
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Tweede Kerstdag

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Frequently Asked Questions About Huizum

What is the population of Huizum?

Huizum has a population of 9,000 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 329 people per square mile, spread across 27.4 square miles.

Is Huizum expensive to live in?

The median household income is $56,808, 24% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Huizum?

Huizum has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 216 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 45.1 inches, with 11.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Huizum?

There are 720 business establishments in the area.

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