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Purgstall, Austria

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Purgstall is a small town in Lower Austria, Austria with a population of 2,605. Elevation: 974 ft (297 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

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2,605 Population 127/sq mi density
974 ft Elevation 297 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
43.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Vienna Timezone
$66,852 Median Income
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Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$66,852 median income

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About Purgstall

Purgstall

Purgstall an der Erlauf is a municipality in the district of Scheibbs in the Austrian state of Lower Austria.

People

Population2,605
Density127/mi²

Economy

B+
Median Income$66,852

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain43.2 in/yr
Sunny Days237/yr
Elevation974 ft (297 m)
Population2,605
Population Density127 / sq mi
Elevation974 ft (297 m)
Coordinates48.0584°, 15.1348°
TimezoneEurope/Vienna
Country🇦🇹 Austria
State / ProvinceLower Austria
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation43.2 inches (1,097 mm)
Annual Snowfall31.8 inches (81 cm)
Median Household Income$66,852

About Purgstall

Purgstall is a small town in Austria (Lower Austria) with a population of 2,605. The city sits at an elevation of 974 feet (297 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Vienna.

The median household income in Purgstall is $66,852, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 102 business establishments.

Income: Purgstall vs Austria

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Income

Median HH Income$66,852
11% below Austria avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)102

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Purgstall experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The area receives 31.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 974 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below Austria avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days237 days/yr

Geography

Elevation974 ft (297 m)
Area20.6 sq mi (53.3 km²)
Population Density127/sq mi
Coordinates48.0584°N, 15.1348°W
TimezoneEurope/Vienna

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.2"
14% above Austria avg
Snowfall 31.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.98"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

175 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.0 on Feb 1, 2024.

Jul 11, 2000 2 km W of Moosbrunn, Austria M5.3 96 km
Jul 1, 2001 1 km NNW of Breitenau, Austria M5.1 82 km
Jul 11, 2000 3 km ESE of Oberwaltersdorf, Austria M5.0 92 km
Jul 21, 2003 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria M4.7 117 km
Dec 3, 1994 1 km W of Pitten, Austria M4.6 86 km
Jan 9, 1996 1 km WNW of Weigelsdorf, Austria M4.5 94 km
Oct 1, 2004 3 km S of Oberaich, Austria M4.4 77 km
Nov 10, 1995 3 km WSW of Gaal, Austria M4.3 97 km
May 7, 2009 Austria M4.2 68 km
Apr 25, 2016 3 km NNE of Heiligenkreuz, Austria M4.2 75 km
Sep 20, 2013 1 km SSW of Leithaprodersdorf, Austria M4.2 101 km
Jul 25, 2005 1 km NW of Neudörfl, Austria M4.1 90 km
Jul 18, 2008 Austria M4.1 121 km
Mar 30, 2021 3 km NW of Lanzenkirchen, Austria M4.0 86 km
Feb 1, 2024 0 km NNE of Semmering, Austria M4.0 70 km
Mar 30, 2023 1 km WNW of Buchbach, Austria M4.0 74 km
Jan 20, 2021 3 km NNE of Ardning, Austria M3.9 74 km
Apr 19, 2021 3 km SW of Wiener Neustadt, Austria M3.9 85 km
Feb 26, 2008 2 km S of Pottschach, Austria M3.9 78 km
Mar 31, 1999 1 km WSW of Micheldorf in Oberösterreich, Austria M3.9 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in Driest
February 32°F (-0°C) 1.4 in
March 40°F (4°C) 1.9 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in
May 56°F (14°C) 2.8 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in
July 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 1.6 in Coldest

Purgstall has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 32°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Purgstall

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Musikschule
NÖ Mittelschule Purgstall
Volksschule Purgstall
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Radio Stations near Purgstall

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ORF Radio Niederösterreich | HQ orf MP3 192 kbps
Blechradio 1 brass MP3 128 kbps
ORF Ö1 (290k HLS) at_orf AAC 323 kbps
Kronehit MP3 128 kbps
ORF Ö1 (128k HLS) at_orf AAC 145 kbps
Campus & City Radio 94.4 MP3
Stadtradio Krems pop MP3

Museums in Purgstall

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ausstellungsraum
Bergbauernmuseum
Besucherkraftwerk Ybbs-Persenbeug
Brauereimuseum Wieselburg
Ceramics Museum Scheibbs
Ehemalige Evangelische Schule
Einöd-Hammer
Fahrngruber Hammer
Fahrradmuseum
FeRRUM
Feuerwehr Museum Purgstall
Friedensmuseum
Hammerherrenmuseum
Haus der Wildnis
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Bruderlade
Holzknechtmuseum
Kohlenbrennen
Kokoschka-Haus
Kraftwerk Wienerbruck
Kurioseum
nusseum
Pindigi - Flipper- und Jukeboxenmuseum
Proviant-Eisen-Museum Gresten
Sankt Leonharder Feuerwehrmuseum
Schallaburg
Schützenscheibenmuseum
Stadtmuseum
Tischlereimuseum
Wachaulabor
Welserturm

Libraries in Purgstall

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek0.0
Bibliothek Lunz0.0
Bücherei im Rathaus0.0
Bücherei Wieselburg0.0
Oberndorfer Bücherei0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei Euratsfeld0.0
Pfarrbibliothek0.0
Pfarrbibliothek Maria Taferl0.0
Pfarrbücherei Pfarrsaal0.0
Rudolf-Kremayr-Bücherei0.0
Stadt- und ÖGB Bücherei Ybbs0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Scheibbs0.0

Farmers Markets in Purgstall

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bauernmarkt Randegg
Marktplatz Sankt Martin

Restaurants in Purgstall

9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Capone
Augasse 8
Bowlingcenter Purgstall
Gasthaus Teufl
Gasthof Kurvenwirt
Kutscherhof
Lucky Court
Ramsauhof - der event4Kanter
Schinaklwirt

Cafes in Purgstall

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Konditorei Fürst
Rossini

Monuments in Purgstall

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sohlstufendenkmal

Castles in Purgstall

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schloss Purgstall

Clinics in Purgstall

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Primärversorgungszentrum Purgstall

Dentists in Purgstall

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DDr. Helmut Falch
Dr. Christian Hacker

Veterinaries in Purgstall

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Christina Schenz-Bren

Train Stations in Purgstall

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Purgstall an der Erlauf

Gas Stations in Purgstall

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avanti
BP
Genol
Turmöl

Banks in Purgstall

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Raiffeisenbank Mittleres Mostviertel
Sparkasse
Volksbank

Breweries in Purgstall

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Dok`s Brewery
Erzbräu
Haselbräu
s'Edla Craft Bier

Ski Resorts Near Purgstall

33 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Turmkogellifte Puchenstuben 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Königsberg - Hollenstein 0.0 $0
Puchis Welt in Puchberg 0.0 $0
Gemeindealpe Mitterbach 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Lackenhof - Ötscher 0.0 $0
Maiszinken 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Annaberg 0.0 $0
Schigebiet Forsteralm 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Furtnerlifte Rohr im Gebirge 0.0 $0
Mariazeller Bürgeralpe 0.0 $0
Hochbärneck 0.0 $0
Schigebiet Unterberg 0.0 $0
Jauerling 0.0 $0
Schilift Freistadt 0.0 $0
Schigebiet Viehberg 0.0 $0
Aichelberglifte Karlstift 0.0 $0
Schigebiet Arralifte Harmanschlag 0.0 $0
Hohentauern 0.0 $0
Hochkar 0.0 $0
Niederalpl 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Veitsch 0.0 $0
Happylift – Semmering 0.0 $0
Semmering Hirschenkogel 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Seeberg / Seewiesen 0.0 $0
Schmoll Lifte 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Stuhleck - Semmering 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Aflenzer Bürgeralm 0.0 $0
Kaiserau 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Präbichl 0.0 $0
Eisenerzer Ramsau 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Hauereck - St. Kathrein am Hauenstein 0.0 $0
Familienschiberg St. Jakob im Walde 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Strallegg 0.0 $0

Airports Near Purgstall

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Flugplatz SeitenstettenSmall Airport
Freistadt AirfieldSmall Airport
Kapfenberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Kaplice ULSmall Airport
Krems/Langenlois AirfieldSmall Airport
Lanzen-Turnau AirfieldSmall Airport
Leoben/Timmersdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Mariazell AirfieldSmall Airport
Ottenschlag AirfieldSmall Airport
Sankt Georgen-Ybbsfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Tandem Airlebnis Paraglider FieldSmall Airport
Trieben AirfieldSmall Airport
Völtendorf AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Purgstall

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Postpartner 3251, Let's Doit Fabris

Churches & Religious Organizations in Purgstall

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Florianikapelle
Hl. Petrus
Kreuzkapelle
Pöllakapelle
Stalingradkapelle
Streimelwegerkapelle

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Elevation
299 m (981 ft)
Area
55.9 km² (21.6 mi²)
Postal Code
3251
Website
purgstall.at/
Twinned With
Machern

🇦🇹 About Austria

Capital Vienna
Population 8,847,037
Area 83,858 km²
GDP (USD) $516,670,509,629
GDP per capita $56,580
HDI 0.926
Life expectancy 81.5 years
Internet users 95.3%
Urban population 69.2%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages German
Calling code +43
TLD .at
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Austria

20 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Neujahr
Jan 6 Epiphany Heilige Drei Könige
Mar 19 Saint Joseph's Day Josefstag
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Ostersonntag
Apr 6 Easter Monday Ostermontag
May 1 National Holiday Staatsfeiertag
May 4 Saint Florian's Day Florianitag
May 14 Ascension Day Christi Himmelfahrt
May 24 Pentecost Pfingstsonntag
May 25 Whit Monday Pfingstmontag
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Fronleichnam
Aug 15 Assumption Day Maria Himmelfahrt
Sep 24 Saint Rupert's Day Rupertitag
Oct 26 National Holiday Nationalfeiertag
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Allerheiligen
Nov 11 Saint Martin's Day Martinstag
Nov 15 Saint Leopold's Day Leopolditag
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Mariä Empfängnis
Dec 25 Christmas Day Weihnachten
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Stefanitag

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Frequently Asked Questions About Purgstall

What is the population of Purgstall?

Purgstall has a population of 2,605 residents and is located in Austria. The population density is 127 people per square mile, spread across 20.6 square miles.

Is Purgstall expensive to live in?

The median household income is $66,852, 11% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Purgstall?

Purgstall has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 237 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 43.2 inches, with 31.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Purgstall?

There are 102 business establishments in the area.

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