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Olkusz, Poland

Lesser Poland · 🇵🇱 Poland

Olkusz is a mid-size city in Lesser Poland, Poland with a population of 37,744. Elevation: 1,201 ft (366 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
37,744 Population 3,813/sq mi density
1,201 ft Elevation 366 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
29.5 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

Population37,744
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density3,813/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 Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI24 (Good)
Rain29.5 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation1,201 ft (366 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband86.4%
Population37,744
Population Density3,813 / sq mi
Elevation1,201 ft (366 m)
Coordinates50.2813°, 19.5650°
TimezoneEurope/Warsaw
Country🇵🇱 Poland
State / ProvinceLesser Poland
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation29.5 inches (748 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.7 inches (12 cm)
Median Age42.4 years

Is Olkusz a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Olkusz 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. Olkusz 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

Olkusz experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. With 283 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Olkusz has a population of 37,744 with a density of 3,813 people per square mile, spread across 9.9 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

37,744
Total Population
3,813
People / sq mi
42.4yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
9.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Olkusz vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Olkusz vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Olkusz 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: Olkusz 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 Olkusz, 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: Olkusz 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

Olkusz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 283 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 29.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.7 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 1,201 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average45.7°F
15% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall29.5 inches
23% below US avg
Snowfall4.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median24.0
RatingGood
Good Days %90.2%

Geography

Elevation1,201 ft (366 m)
Area9.9 sq mi (25.6 km²)
Population Density3,813/sq mi
Coordinates50.2813°N, 19.5650°W
TimezoneEurope/Warsaw

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temp Precipitation
Jan 27°F (-3°C)
1.6"
Feb 29°F (-1°C)
1.4"
Mar 37°F (3°C)
1.5"
Apr 45°F (7°C)
2.1"
May 55°F (13°C)
3.1"
Jun 60°F (16°C)
4.1"
Jul 63°F (17°C)
4.0"
Aug 63°F (17°C)
3.5"
Sep 55°F (13°C)
2.6"
Oct 47°F (8°C)
2.1"
Nov 37°F (3°C)
1.8"
Dec 31°F (-1°C)
1.8"

The warmest month is July at 63°F, while the coldest is January at 27°F — a seasonal swing of 36°F. June sees the most rain (4.1"), while February is the driest (1.4").

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 Density3,813/sq mi
Total Area9.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.4%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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