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Obersaifen, Austria

Styria · 🇦🇹 Austria

Obersaifen is a small town in Styria, Austria with a population of 831. Elevation: 2,031 ft (619 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
831 Population
2,031 ft Elevation 619 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
44.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Vienna 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 15.4%
52% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.6%
55% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.5%
96% lower than US avg

People

Population831
Median Age43.5 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$56,580
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty0.5%

Health

Obesity15.4%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking19.8%
Depression10.2%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI23 (Good)
Rain44.9 in/yr
Sunny Days244/yr
Elevation2,031 ft (619 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband95.3%
Population831
Elevation2,031 ft (619 m)
Coordinates47.3167°, 15.7833°
TimezoneEurope/Vienna
Country🇦🇹 Austria
State / ProvinceStyria
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation44.9 inches (1,141 mm)
Annual Snowfall67.5 inches (171 cm)
Median Age43.5 years

Is Obersaifen a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Obersaifen receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Obersaifen offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The unemployment rate of 5.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.5% 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

Obersaifen experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches, including 67.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 23.

Obersaifen has a population of 831. The median age is 43.5 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.8% female and 49.2% male. 20.6% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 84.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

831
Total Population
43.5yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Obersaifen vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Obersaifen vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Obersaifen is N/A. Per capita income is $56,580 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 5.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 78.8, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Obersaifen vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$56,580

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.6%
55% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.5%
96% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living78.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Obersaifen, 15.4% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 4.3% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 33.8% have high blood pressure. 19.8% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 11.9% report binge drinking. 77.8% are physically inactive, above the national average. 10.2% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Obersaifen vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity15.4%
52% below US avg
Diabetes4.3%
High Blood Pressure33.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.8%
41% above US avg
Binge Drinking11.9%
Physical Inactivity77.8%
Depression10.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate84.0%

Food & Exercise

Obersaifen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The area receives 67.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 23 — among the cleanest air in the country. 90% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 2,031 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.9 inches
18% above US avg
Snowfall67.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median23.0
RatingGood
Good Days %90.4%

Geography

Elevation2,031 ft (619 m)
Coordinates47.3167°N, 15.7833°W
TimezoneEurope/Vienna
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. 95.3% 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

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access95.3%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities

Pöllau 6,014 pop · 2.6 mi Birkfeld 1,634 pop · 5.2 mi Schachen bei Vorau 1,190 pop · 5.6 mi Vorau 1,321 pop · 7.8 mi Kaindorf 1,149 pop · 8.7 mi Hartberg 4,170 pop · 8.9 mi Sankt Kathrein am Offenegg 1,086 pop · 9.7 mi Grafendorf bei Hartberg 1,047 pop · 9.8 mi Pischelsdorf in der Steiermark 1,545 pop · 9.9 mi Weiz 9,221 pop · 10.4 mi Göttelsberg 1,177 pop · 11.0 mi Sankt Ruprecht an der Raab 1,231 pop · 12.6 mi Passail 1,488 pop · 12.7 mi Albersdorf 1,172 pop · 14.1 mi
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