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Oława, Poland

Lower Silesia · 🇵🇱 Poland

Oława is a mid-size city in Lower Silesia, Poland with a population of 33,029. Elevation: 423 ft (129 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
33,029 Population 3,128/sq mi density
423 ft Elevation 129 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
22.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Warsaw Timezone
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 34.6%
3% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 27.5%
14% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.0%
17% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.2%
98% lower than US avg

People

Population33,029
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density3,128/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$22,145
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty0.2%

Health

Obesity27.5%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking18.6%
Depression20.2%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI24 (Good)
Rain22.1 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation423 ft (129 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.6%
High School+97.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband86.4%
Population33,029
Population Density3,128 / sq mi
Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Coordinates50.9466°, 17.2926°
TimezoneEurope/Warsaw
Country🇵🇱 Poland
State / ProvinceLower Silesia
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation22.1 inches (562 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.3 inches (8 cm)
Median Age42.4 years

Is Oława a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Oława 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. Oława 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 3.0%. Only 0.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 34.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Oława experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. With 296 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Oława has a population of 33,029 with a density of 3,128 people per square mile, spread across 10.6 square miles. The median age is 42.4 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.6% female and 48.5% male. 22.7% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 82.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

33,029
Total Population
3,128
People / sq mi
42.4yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
10.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Oława vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Oława vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Oława is N/A. Per capita income is $22,145 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.2% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 49, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Oława vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$22,145

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.2%
98% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living49.00 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Oława, 27.5% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 7.7% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 49.2% have high blood pressure. 18.6% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 11.9% report binge drinking. 78.8% are physically inactive, above the national average. 20.2% report depression.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.5%
14% below US avg
Diabetes7.7%
High Blood Pressure49.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking18.6%
33% above US avg
Binge Drinking11.9%
Physical Inactivity78.8%
Depression20.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate82.0%

Food & Exercise

Oława experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 296 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 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24 — among the cleanest air in the country. 90% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 423 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall22.1 inches
42% below US avg
Snowfall3.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median24.0
RatingGood
Good Days %90.2%

Geography

Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Area10.6 sq mi (27.4 km²)
Population Density3,128/sq mi
Coordinates50.9466°N, 17.2926°W
TimezoneEurope/Warsaw

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.5 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in
December 33°F (1°C) 1.3 in

Oława has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F — from 30°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.9").

34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 3% above the national average of 33.7%. 97.0% have completed high school. 86.4% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.6%
3% above US avg
High School+97.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density3,128/sq mi
Total Area10.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.4%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Oława

What is the population of Oława?

Oława has a population of 33,029 residents and is located in Poland. The population density is 3,128 people per square mile, spread across 10.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.6% female and 48.5% male.

Is Oława expensive to live in?

Oława is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 49 — below the baseline of 100.

What is the weather like in Oława?

Oława has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.1 inches, with 3.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 24.

How is the job market in Oława?

The job market in Oława is very strong, with unemployment at just 3.0% — well below the national rate of 3.6%.

How are the schools in Oława?

34.6% of adults in Oława hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 97.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Oława?

The obesity rate in Oława is 27.5% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 18.6% of adults are smokers. 78.8% are physically inactive. 20.2% of residents report depression.

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