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Kirchbach, Austria

Carinthia · Austria

Kirchbach is a small town in Carinthia, Austria with a population of 487. Elevation: 2,096 ft (639 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
487 Population 21/sq mi density
2,096 ft Elevation 639 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
66.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Vienna Timezone
$48,060 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,060 median income

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About Kirchbach

Kirchbach

Kirchbach is a market town in the Hermagor district in the Austrian state of Carinthia.

People

Population487
Density21/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$48,060

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain66.8 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation2,096 ft (639 m)
Population487
Population Density21 / sq mi
Elevation2,096 ft (639 m)
Coordinates46.6416°, 13.1845°
TimezoneEurope/Vienna
Country🇦🇹 Austria
State / ProvinceCarinthia
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation66.8 inches (1,697 mm)
Annual Snowfall41.1 inches (104 cm)
Median Household Income$48,060

About Kirchbach

Kirchbach is a small town in Austria (Carinthia) with a population of 487. The city sits at an elevation of 2,096 feet (639 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Vienna.

The median household income in Kirchbach is $48,060, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 19 business establishments.

Income: Kirchbach vs Austria

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Income

Median HH Income$48,060
36% below Austria avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)19

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Kirchbach experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 287 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 66.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 41.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,096 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below Austria avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,096 ft (639 m)
Area23.4 sq mi (60.7 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates46.6416°N, 13.1845°W
TimezoneEurope/Vienna

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.8"
76% above Austria avg
Snowfall 41.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.34"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

882 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M3.9 on Jan 12, 2025.

Apr 12, 1998 5 km E of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.6 57 km
Jul 12, 2004 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.2 52 km
Mar 13, 1998 4 km NW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia M5.2 140 km
May 22, 1995 6 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia M4.9 139 km
Nov 11, 1990 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia M4.7 87 km
Jul 21, 2003 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria M4.7 105 km
Feb 14, 2002 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.7 30 km
May 6, 1998 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia M4.6 60 km
Jun 2, 2002 6 km SSE of Pivka, Slovenia M4.6 139 km
Oct 5, 1991 0 km W of Nimis, Italy M4.5 49 km
May 28, 1998 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy M4.5 46 km
Apr 22, 2014 7 km SE of Pivka, Slovenia M4.5 139 km
Jun 9, 2012 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy M4.5 74 km
Apr 24, 2005 0 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia M4.4 145 km
Jan 30, 2015 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.4 26 km
May 13, 1999 2 km NW of Clodig, Italy M4.4 60 km
Jul 13, 2020 9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy M4.3 56 km
Mar 27, 2024 6 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy M4.3 42 km
Aug 29, 2004 1 km S of Enemonzo-Quinis, Italy M4.3 36 km
Apr 20, 1994 5 km NE of Claut, Italy M4.3 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 235.0 m (771 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1963 VAJONT DAM, VAJONT RIVER Meteorological 235.0 m 2,000 78 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 3.6 in
April 39°F (4°C) 4.8 in
May 49°F (9°C) 5.5 in
June 55°F (13°C) 6.3 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 6.3 in Warmest
August 58°F (15°C) 5.7 in
September 52°F (11°C) 5.8 in
October 44°F (7°C) 5.9 in
November 33°F (1°C) 5.4 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 3.8 in Coldest

Kirchbach has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 27°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Kirchbach

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Volksschule Kirchbach
Volksschule Reisach
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Radio Stations near Kirchbach

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
WEL 105,5 MP3 128 kbps
Radio Osttirol schlager, volksmusik MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Kirchbach

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bäuerles Mühle
Civico Museo Archeologico "Iulium Carnicum"
Ecomuseo I Mistîrs
Gailtaler Heimatmuseum
Geopark
La Mozartina
Mostra della miniera del Resartico
Museo Carnico delle Arti Popolari "Michele Gortani"
Museo del territorio
Museo della Grande Guerra
Museo della grande guerra
Museo della Grande Guerra in Montagna
Museo della Guerra Fredda
Museum 1915-1918
Museum Argentum
Radniger Dorfmühle
Schmiede
Vanni's Vogelwelt

Libraries in Kirchbach

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca civica0.0
Biblioteca Civica "Adriana Pittoni"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale A. Sartori0.0
Biblioteca comunale E. Cortolezzis0.0
Biblioteca Parrocchiale0.0
Bibliothek Dellach0.0
Bücherei Kleblach/Lind0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0

Farmers Markets in Kirchbach

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piazza Venti Settembre

Hotels in Kirchbach

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hapimag Feriendorf Sonnleitn
Maricus & Co Hotel
Robinson Club Schlanitzer Alm

Restaurants in Kirchbach

11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Almstüberl
Dorfwirt
Gasthaus Augstan
Gasthaus Lukan
Gasthof Reiter
Grillhof Reisach
Kristall
Pizzeria Primavera
Schlanitzeralm Hütte - u Slováka
Tressdorfer Alm
Zerza

Cafes in Kirchbach

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maier
Servus

Theme Parks in Kirchbach

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NTC Felsenlabyrinth

Train Stations in Kirchbach

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kirchbach im Gailtal
Rattendorf-Jenig

Gas Stations in Kirchbach

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AT #3963824721
Tankstelle Schwarz

Golf Courses in Kirchbach

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nassfeld Golf (Gailtal Golf)

Breweries in Kirchbach

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Birrificio di Resiutta - Yo Quiero Mass
Loncium

Stadiums & Teams in Kirchbach

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Kirchbach

49 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Skigebiet Raurisertal 0.0 $0
Kals-Matrei 0.0 $0
Mölltaler Gletscher 0.0 $0
Ankogel Mallnitz 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Großglockner Heiligenblut 0.0 $0
Sportgastein 0.0 $0
Katschberg-Aineck 0.0 $0
Graukogel 0.0 $0
Großeck-Speiereck 0.0 $0
Ski Gastein - Stubnerkogel/Schlossalm 0.0 $0
Weißsee Gletscherwelt 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Fanningberg 0.0 $0
Kitzsteinhorn 0.0 $0
Turracher Höhe 0.0 $0
Großarltal-Dorfgastein 0.0 $0
Ski amadé 0.0 $0
Obertauern 0.0 $0
Maiskogel 0.0 $0
Zauchensee-Flachauwinkl 0.0 $0
Shuttleberg Flachauwinkl-Kleinarl 0.0 $0
Goldegger Buchberg 0.0 $0
Wagrain 0.0 $0
Schmittenhöhe Zell am See 0.0 $0
Snow Space Salzburg 0.0 $0
Flachau 0.0 $0
Bergbahn Weissensee 0.0 $0
Vogel 0.0 $0
Sella Nevea - Kanin 0.0 $0
Kranjska Gora 0.0 $0
Planica 0.0 $0
Macesnovc Rateče 0.0 $0
Tarvisio 0.0 $0
Kinderalm Valbruna 0.0 $0
Zoncolan 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Dreiländereck - Arnoldstein 0.0 $0
Nassfeld 0.0 $0
Vorhegg 0.0 $0
Piancavallo 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Golzentipp/Obertilliach 0.0 $0
Kartitsch / St. Oswald 0.0 $0
Goldeck 0.0 $0
Embergeralm 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Bad Kleinkirchheim 0.0 $0
Hochstein 0.0 $0
Lienzer Bergbahnen 0.0 $0
Skilift Mühldorf 0.0 $0
Raunigwiese 0.0 $0
Heidialm 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Lienz - Zettersfeld 0.0 $0

Airports Near Kirchbach

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aviano Air BaseAVBMedium Airport
Udine-Rivolto Air BaseMedium Airport
Agriturismo Turus AirfieldSmall Airport
Al Casale AirfieldSmall Airport
Al Ranch AirfieldSmall Airport
Ali Friuli AirfieldSmall Airport
Always AirfieldSmall Airport
AS77 AirfieldSmall Airport
Bovec AirfieldSmall Airport
Casera Razzo AltiportSmall Airport
Chiasiellis AirfieldSmall Airport
Fly Evolution Flying FieldSmall Airport
Fly Synthesis AirfieldSmall Airport
Gorizia Duca d'Aosta AirfieldSmall Airport
La Comina AirfieldSmall Airport
Lienz-Nikolsdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Mauterndorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Nötsch im Gailtal AirfieldSmall Airport
Ossiacher See Paraglider Landing FieldSmall Airport
Rivoli Avro AirfieldSmall Airport
San Mauro AirfieldSmall Airport
Sasso d'Oro Agrotourism AirfieldSmall Airport
Udine-Campoformido AirfieldSmall Airport
Ultralight Friuli AirfieldSmall Airport
Zampieri AirfieldSmall Airport
Zell am See AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kirchbach

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
9632 Kirchbach im Gailtal

Treatment Centers in Kirchbach

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
OptimaMed Gesundheitsresort Weißbriach

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kirchbach

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Filialkirche Heilige Anastasia
Hl. Johannes der Täufer
Pfarrkirche Hl. Martin
Pfarrkirche Sankt Peter und Paul
Scotti-Kapelle

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Elevation
640 m (2,100 ft)
Area
99.0 km² (38.2 mi²)
Postal Code
9632
Website
kirchbach-kaernten.at/
Twinned With
Gárdony

🇦🇹 About Austria

Capital Vienna
Population 8,847,037
Area 83,858 km²
GDP (USD) $516,670,509,629
GDP per capita $56,580
HDI 0.926
Life expectancy 81.5 years
Internet users 95.3%
Urban population 69.2%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages German
Calling code +43
TLD .at
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Austria

20 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Neujahr
Jan 6 Epiphany Heilige Drei Könige
Mar 19 Saint Joseph's Day Josefstag
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Ostersonntag
Apr 6 Easter Monday Ostermontag
May 1 National Holiday Staatsfeiertag
May 4 Saint Florian's Day Florianitag
May 14 Ascension Day Christi Himmelfahrt
May 24 Pentecost Pfingstsonntag
May 25 Whit Monday Pfingstmontag
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Fronleichnam
Aug 15 Assumption Day Maria Himmelfahrt
Sep 24 Saint Rupert's Day Rupertitag
Oct 26 National Holiday Nationalfeiertag
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Allerheiligen
Nov 11 Saint Martin's Day Martinstag
Nov 15 Saint Leopold's Day Leopolditag
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Mariä Empfängnis
Dec 25 Christmas Day Weihnachten
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Stefanitag

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kirchbach

What is the population of Kirchbach?

Kirchbach has a population of 487 residents and is located in Austria. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 23.4 square miles.

Is Kirchbach expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,060, 36% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Kirchbach?

Kirchbach has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 66.8 inches, with 41.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Kirchbach?

There are 19 business establishments in the area.

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