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Olofström, Sweden

Blekinge · Sweden

Olofström is a small city in Blekinge, Sweden with a population of 7,526. Elevation: 144 ft (44 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
7,526 Population 2,851/sq mi density
144 ft Elevation 44 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
27.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$78,084 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$78,084 median income

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About Olofström

Olofström

Olofström, previously Holje by, is a locality in Blekinge County, Sweden with 7,327 inhabitants in 2010. in 1967, the market town of Olofström was merged with the villages Kyrkhult and Jämshög to create Olofström Municipality. Olofström is the seat of Olofström Municipality. The increased use of cars in the 1950s and 1960s was the great boost for the municipality. Today the automobile industry, dominated by Volvo Cars, is the largest employer in Olofström.

People

Population7,526
Density2,851/mi²

Economy

B+
Median Income$78,084

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain27.1 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Population7,526
Population Density2,851 / sq mi
Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Coordinates56.2773°, 14.5340°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceBlekinge
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation27.1 inches (688 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.4 inches (21 cm)
Median Household Income$78,084

About Olofström

Olofström is a small city in Sweden (Blekinge) with a population of 7,526. The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet (44 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Olofström is $78,084, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. The area has 828 business establishments.

Income: Olofström vs Sweden

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Income

Median HH Income$78,084
4% above Sweden avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)828

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Olofström has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 61°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 27.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average44.5°F
18% below Sweden avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Area269.5 sq mi (698.0 km²)
Population Density2,851/sq mi
Coordinates56.2773°N, 14.5340°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.1"
29% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 8.4"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.9 on Oct 4, 1995.

Oct 4, 1995 20 km WSW of Steninge, Sweden M3.9 144 km
Dec 7, 1993 11 km N of Gilleleje, Denmark M2.7 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 1.9 in
April 42°F (5°C) 1.7 in
May 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.3 in
September 53°F (11°C) 2.8 in Wettest
October 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
November 38°F (3°C) 2.7 in
December 33°F (0°C) 2.5 in

Olofström has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 30°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Olofström

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Nordenbergskolan - - - -
Högavångsskolan - - - -
Vilboksskolan - - - -
Brännaregårdsskolan - - - -
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Radio Stations near Olofström

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sveiges Radio - P4 Kristianstad - MP3 104 kbps

Museums in Olofström

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
ABU-museum i Svängsta
Ängabacken Lantbruksmuseum
Arbetarmuseum
Brocenter Bil & Fordonmuseum
Ebbamåla bruk
Iföverkens industrimuseum
Jämshögs Hembygdsmuseum
Järnvägsmuseum
Kamera- och Galgmuseum
Kjugekull
Korgmuseet i Lönsboda
KYRKHULTS HEMBYGDSMUSEUM
Leos Lanthandelsmuseum
Listers Härads Tingshus
Möllegårdens skolmuseum
Motorsågsmuseum
Olofströms hembygdsmuseum
Sölvesborgs museum
Stenmuseum
Tiansgården

Libraries in Olofström

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bromölla Bibliotek0.0
Furulundsskolans Library0.0
Jämshögs bibliotek0.0
Jämshögs bibliotek0.0
Kyrkhults bibliotek0.0
Mjällby bibliotek0.0
Mjällby bibliotek0.0
Mörrums bibliotek0.0
Norjes bibliotek0.0
Olofströms Bibliotek0.0
Sölvesborgs bibliotek0.0
Svängsta bibliotek0.0

Hotels in Olofström

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

First Hotel Olofström
Fritzatorpet hotell

Restaurants in Olofström

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Halen restaurangen
Halens kök & bar
Maxi Restaurang
Old Square Restaurang
Terrassen
Thai Basilika Restaurang
Wing Wah

Cafes in Olofström

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kickis Cafe
Nyteboden
Renates Bageri & Restaurang AB

Cinemas in Olofström

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Grand Bio

Clinics in Olofström

5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kvinnohälsovårdsmottagning Olofström
Olofström Ungdomsmottagning
Olofströms vårdcentral
Olofströmskliniken vårdcentral
Vuxenpsykiatrisk mottagning Olofström

Dentists in Olofström

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Folktandvården Olofström
Olofströmstandläkarna., Olofström

Gas Stations in Olofström

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Oljeshejkerna Johnsson
Olofström, Lönsbodavägen 345
Preem
SE #1078267957
SE #865173274
St1
Tanka-Olofström

Banks in Olofström

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sparbanken i Karlshamn - Olofström

Gyms in Olofström

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Utegymmet vid Tappers smakträdgård

Ski Resorts Near Olofström

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Hanaslöv Skidanläggning 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Olofström

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kristianstad AirportKIDMedium Airport
Ronneby AirportRNBMedium Airport
Växjö Kronoberg AirportVXOMedium Airport
Alvesta Smålanda Airfield-Small Airport
Feringe Airfield-Small Airport
Hässleholm Bokeberg Airfield-Small Airport
Kronobergshed Airfield-Small Airport
Möckeln Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Olofström

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Olofströms kyrka
Sankt Antonius kyrka

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 Olofström

What is the population of Olofström?

Olofström has a population of 7,526 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 2,851 people per square mile, spread across 269.5 square miles.

Is Olofström expensive to live in?

The median household income is $78,084, 4% above the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Olofström?

Olofström has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.1 inches, with 8.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Olofström?

There are 828 business establishments in the area.

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