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Rockneby, Sweden

Kalmar · Sweden

Rockneby is a small town in Kalmar, Sweden with a population of 898. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
898 Population 1,301/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
20.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$55,080 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$55,080 median income

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People

Population898
Density1,301/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$55,080

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain20.0 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population898
Population Density1,301 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates56.8022°, 16.3501°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceKalmar
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation20.0 inches (509 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.7 inches (15 cm)
Median Household Income$55,080

About Rockneby

Rockneby is a small town in Sweden (Kalmar) with a population of 898. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Rockneby is $55,080, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 99 business establishments.

Income: Rockneby vs Sweden

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Income

Median HH Income$55,080
27% below Sweden avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)99

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Rockneby has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 300 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 20.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average44.7°F
17% below Sweden avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area69.5 sq mi (180.0 km²)
Population Density1,301/sq mi
Coordinates56.8022°N, 16.3501°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.0"
47% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 5.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.24"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.7 on Sep 29, 2004.

Sep 29, 2004 27 km SE of Västervik, Sweden M3.7 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.4 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.3 in Coldest
March 34°F (1°C) 1.3 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.2 in Driest
May 50°F (10°C) 1.5 in
June 58°F (15°C) 1.8 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in
December 33°F (1°C) 1.7 in

Rockneby has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 30°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.2") and April the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Rockneby

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Åbyskolan - - - -
Rocknebyskolan - - - -
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Museums in Rockneby

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kalmar läns museum
Ljungby sockenmagasin
Tjorven Café

Libraries in Rockneby

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Färjestadens Bibliotek0.0
Färjestadens Bibliotek0.0
Lindsdalsbiblioteket0.0
Mönsterås bibliotek0.0
Stadsbiblioteket0.0
Stella0.0

Restaurants in Rockneby

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Restaurang 22:an
Monaco Pizza
Udon Thai Restaurang

Cafes in Rockneby

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Popup Cafè
Tjorven Museum

Veterinaries in Rockneby

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Läckeby Djursjukhus

Gas Stations in Rockneby

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Preem

Gyms in Rockneby

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Läckeby Gym

Breweries in Rockneby

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Ängöl

Stadiums & Teams in Rockneby

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Rockneby

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kalmar AirportKLRMedium Airport
Borglanda Airfield-Small Airport
Hultsfred AirportHLFSmall Airport
Ölanda Airfield-Small Airport
Oskarshamn AirportOSKSmall Airport
Sandvik Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rockneby

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Åby kyrka
Församlingen Klippan
Ryssby 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 Rockneby

What is the population of Rockneby?

Rockneby has a population of 898 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 1,301 people per square mile, spread across 69.5 square miles.

Is Rockneby expensive to live in?

The median household income is $55,080, 27% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Rockneby?

Rockneby 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 62°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.0 inches, with 5.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Rockneby?

There are 99 business establishments in the area.

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