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Hvožďany, Czechia

Central Bohemia · 🇨🇿 Czechia

Hvožďany is a small town in Central Bohemia, Czechia with a population of 798. Elevation: 1,755 ft (535 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
798 Population 42/sq mi density
1,755 ft Elevation 535 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
30.6 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

Population798
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density42/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)
Rain30.6 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation1,755 ft (535 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband86.0%
Population798
Population Density42 / sq mi
Elevation1,755 ft (535 m)
Coordinates49.5283°, 13.8051°
TimezoneEurope/Prague
Country🇨🇿 Czechia
State / ProvinceCentral Bohemia
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation30.6 inches (777 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.9 inches (23 cm)
Median Age43.3 years

Is Hvožďany a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hvožďany 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. Hvožďany 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

Hvožďany has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. With 280 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 30.6 inches, including 8.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 25.

Hvožďany has a population of 798 with a density of 42 people per square mile, spread across 19.2 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

798
Total Population
42
People / sq mi
43.3yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
19.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Hvožďany vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Hvožďany vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hvožďany 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: Hvožďany 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 Hvožďany, 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: Hvožďany 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

Hvožďany has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.6 inches. The area receives 8.9 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 1,755 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average44.3°F
18% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall30.6 inches
20% below US avg
Snowfall8.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median25.0
RatingGood
Good Days %90.0%

Geography

Elevation1,755 ft (535 m)
Area19.2 sq mi (49.8 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates49.5283°N, 13.8051°W
TimezoneEurope/Prague

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.9 in
March 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in Driest
May 53°F (11°C) 2.8 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
November 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.6 in

Hvožďany has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F — from 28°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and April the driest (1.8").

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 Density42/sq mi
Total Area19.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Hvožďany

What is the population of Hvožďany?

Hvožďany has a population of 798 residents and is located in Czechia. The population density is 42 people per square mile, spread across 19.2 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 Hvožďany expensive to live in?

Hvožďany 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 Hvožďany?

Hvožďany has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.6 inches, with 8.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 25.

How is the job market in Hvožďany?

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

How are the schools in Hvožďany?

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

How healthy is Hvožďany?

The obesity rate in Hvožďany 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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