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Östersund, Sweden

Jämtland · Sweden

Östersund is a mid-size city in Jämtland, Sweden with a population of 49,806. Elevation: 1,076 ft (328 m). Average temperature: 37°F (3°C).

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49,806 Population 33/sq mi density
1,076 ft Elevation 328 meters
37°F Avg Temperature 3°C
21.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$43,308 Median Income
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Overall
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Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$43,308 median income

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People

Population49,806
Density33/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$43,308

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain21.3 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation1,076 ft (328 m)
Population49,806
Population Density33 / sq mi
Elevation1,076 ft (328 m)
Coordinates63.1792°, 14.6357°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceJämtland
Average Temperature37°F (3°C)
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation21.3 inches (542 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.5 inches (19 cm)
Median Household Income$43,308

About Östersund

Östersund is a mid-size city in Sweden (Jämtland) with a population of 49,806. The city sits at an elevation of 1,076 feet (328 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 37°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Östersund is $43,308, which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 5,479 business establishments.

Income: Östersund vs Sweden

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Income

Median HH Income$43,308
42% below Sweden avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)5,479

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Östersund

Östersund has an average annual temperature of 3.8°C (39°F). The hottest month is Jul (14.8°C), the coldest is Feb (-5.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 511 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -5.4°C / 22°F -8.4° / -2.3° 27.2
Feb -5.8°C / 22°F -9.1° / -2.6° 21.4
Mar -2.4°C / 28°F -5.9° / 1.1° 20.4
Apr 2.6°C / 37°F -1.3° / 6.6° 26.2
May 7.6°C / 46°F 3.2° / 12° 35.0
Jun 12.2°C / 54°F 7.8° / 16.6° 68.6
Jul 14.8°C / 59°F 10.6° / 18.9° 86.6
Aug 13.8°C / 57°F 10° / 17.6° 76.6
Sep 9.3°C / 49°F 6.1° / 12.5° 42.6
Oct 3.7°C / 39°F 1.3° / 6.1° 42.2
Nov -1°C / 30°F -3.1° / 1.2° 34.4
Dec -4.4°C / 24°F -7.1° / -1.7° 29.3
Östersund has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,076 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average37.1°F
31% below Sweden avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,076 ft (328 m)
Area1,519.7 sq mi (3,936.0 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates63.1792°N, 14.6357°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.3"
44% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 7.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.27"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Mar 30, 1990.

Mar 30, 1990 30 km NNW of Bergeforsen, Sweden M2.9 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.0 in
April 35°F (1°C) 1.3 in
May 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
July 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
September 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in
October 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 1.6 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.4 in

Östersund has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 18°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Östersund

Institution Type Founded Website
Mid Sweden University University Visit →

Schools in Östersund

21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Körfältsskolan
IES - Internationella Engelska Skolan, Östersund
Lugnviksskolan
Lillsjöskolan
Mimergården
Mimergården
Torvalla Skolan
Tavelbäcksskolan
Norra Skolan
Förskola
Förskola
Storsjögymnasiet
Parkskolan
Östbergsskolan
Österängsskolan
Odenslundsskolan
Friggaskolan
Fjällängsskolan
Storsjöskolan
Fagervallsskolan
Jämtlands Gymnasium
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Radio Stations near Östersund

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Star FM MP3 128 kbps
RIX FM pop MP3 128 kbps
SR P1 MP3 128 kbps
Trysilradioen (NO) MP3 128 kbps
Sveriges Radio - P4 Jämtland MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Östersund

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Flyg- och lottamuséet
Jämtlands läns museum
Jamtli
Jamtli Historieland
Nationalmuseum Jamtli
Sommarhagen
Stadsmuséet Ahlbergshallen
Talldungen
Teknikland

Libraries in Östersund

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Krokoms bibliotek0.0
Lits bibliotek0.0
Östersunds bibliotek0.0
University Library0.0

Hotels in Östersund

12 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clarion Hotel Grand
Gamla Teatern
Hotel Emma
Hotel Zäta
Hotell ett
Hotell Jämteborg
Hotell Jemtlandia
Hotell Östersund
Hotell Stortorget
Östbergsgården
Scandic Syd
Sure Hotel Älgen

Restaurants in Östersund

55 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Albin Restaurang & Pizzeria
Arctura
Artut
Astrid
Basta!
Bastard Burgers
BBQ Garden
Brunkullans Krog
Dalwhinnie
Falafel Baba
Grekiska Grill & Bar
Hemma hos
Hotell Östersund
Hov
Jämtlandska matsalen
Jazzköket
Jerusalem
Kitchen & Table
Kungsgården
Lilla Siam
Marite
Matbiten
Maxim
Mister York
MR Husman
Några trappor upp
Nam Thai
Nordisk Sushi
Oense
Östbergsgården
Papegojjan
Pera
Pinchos
Pizzeria Oden
Potato King
Rest Lime
Restaurang Indisk Gård
Restaurang Källan
Restaurang Lillänge
Restaurang Pizzeria Athena
Sammurai
Sea Street Sushi
Signatur
Söders krog
Sondos Restaurang
Spiltas krog
Sushi Nahar
Sushi Town
Tages konditori & kök
Texas Longhorn
Thai Thai
Tiki Grill / Drinks
Torvalla Värdshus
Tripti
W Resturang

Cafes in Östersund

25 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafè Badhusparken
Café Björkbacka
Café de Clémentine
Café Frösötornet
Café Gamla Tingshuset
Café Prästgatan 12
Café Tegelplan
Café Vericate
Cafe Volten
Ecocaféet
Edenbos Konditori
Espresso House
Espresso House
Frösövallen Café & vandrarhem
Hamngatan 12 - Café & Bistro
Jamtli Kafé
Kompassen Café och Konferens
Konditori Wedemarks
Norra Station Café
Nummer ett
RFSL
Slalom Cafe
Surfbukten
Tjärnänge Våffelstuga
Waynes Coffee

Cinemas in Östersund

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Biostaden
Regina

Theatres in Östersund

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arnljotlägden
Storsjöteatern

Monuments in Östersund

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Veteranmonumentet

Theme Parks in Östersund

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jamtli

Clinics in Östersund

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Odensala HC
Zätagränd

Dentists in Östersund

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fredrik Olsson
Reidun Strömberg
Stellan Bohlin

Veterinaries in Östersund

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ejra Djurklinik
Östersunds Djursjukhus

Train Stations in Östersund

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Östersund C

Bus Stations in Östersund

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gustav III:s Torg

Gas Stations in Östersund

21 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Circle K
Circle K
Circle K
CNG Östersund
CNG Torvalla Östersund S
Ingo Östersund, Hagvägen
OKQ8
OKQ8
OKQ8
Preem - Östersund
Preem - Östersund, Chaufförsvägen
Preem - Östersund, Rådhusgatan
Preem - Östersund, Trb
SE #11228586493
SE #476801588
SE #89309081
St1 Truck
St1 Truck
St1 Truck
St1 Truck
Tanka-Östersund

Banks in Östersund

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Forex
Handelsbanken
Länsförsäkringar bank
Nordea
Swedbank

Shopping Malls in Östersund

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mittpunkten

Gyms in Östersund

10 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Active Sports Club Östersund
Friskis & Svettis
Friskis och Svettis
Gym24
Gym24h
STC
STC
STC Östersund Frösön
STC Östersund Odenhallen
STC Östersund Storsjöbadet

Golf Courses in Östersund

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Norderöns Golfklubb
Östersund-Frösö golfklubb

Stadiums & Teams in Östersund

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Ski Resorts Near Östersund

7 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Vemdalsskalet 0.0 $0
Klövsjö / Storhogna 0.0 $0
Gräftåvallen 0.0 $0
Trångsviken 0.0 $0
Almåsa 0.0 $0
Åkersjöns Skidbacke 0.0 $0
Ålåsens Skidbacke 0.0 $0

Airports Near Östersund

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Åre Östersund AirportOSDMedium Airport
Ålåsen AirfieldSmall Airport
Bergs AirstripSmall Airport
Flykälen AirfieldSmall Airport
Graftavallen AirfieldSmall Airport
Optand AirfieldSmall Airport
Orrlanda FlygfältSmall Airport

Post Offices in Östersund

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Posten Företagscenter

Churches & Religious Organizations in Östersund

20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ängsmokyrkan
Betelkyrkan
Bönecenter för alla
EFS-kyrkan Östersund
Equmeniakyrkan
Frälsningsarmén
Frösö kyrka
Gamla kyrkan
Heliga Ljusets kyrka
Hornsbergskyrkan
Lugnvikskyrkan
Marielundskyrkan
Medodistkyrkan
Odensalakyrkan
Pingstkyrkan
Rikets sal
Rum för ro och bön
Stora kyrkan
Storsjökyrkan
Tron och Hoppets kapell

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Stockholm

🇸🇪 About Sweden

Capital Stockholm
Population 10,183,175
Area 449,964 km²
GDP (USD) $578,990,915,246
GDP per capita $54,950
HDI 0.952
Life expectancy 83.3 years
Internet users 95.7%
Urban population 88.6%
Currency SEK (Krona)
Languages Swedish
Calling code +46
TLD .se
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Sweden

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Nyårsdagen
Jan 6 Epiphany Trettondedag jul
Apr 3 Good Friday Långfredagen
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Påskdagen
Apr 6 Easter Monday Annandag påsk
May 1 International Workers' Day Första maj
May 14 Ascension Day Kristi himmelsfärdsdag
May 24 Pentecost Pingstdagen
Jun 6 National Day of Sweden Sveriges nationaldag
Jun 19 Midsummer Eve Midsommarafton
Jun 20 Midsummer Day Midsommardagen
Oct 31 All Saints' Day Alla helgons dag
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Julafton
Dec 25 Christmas Day Juldagen
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Annandag jul
Dec 31 New Year's Eve Nyårsafton

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Frequently Asked Questions About Östersund

What is the population of Östersund?

Östersund has a population of 49,806 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 1,519.7 square miles.

Is Östersund expensive to live in?

The median household income is $43,308, 42% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Östersund?

Östersund has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.3 inches, with 7.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Östersund?

There are 5,479 business establishments in the area.

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