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Semily, Czechia

Liberecký kraj · 🇨🇿 Czechia

Semily is a small city in Liberecký kraj, Czechia with a population of 8,022. Elevation: 1,053 ft (321 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
8,022 Population 1,273/sq mi density
1,053 ft Elevation 321 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
35.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Prague Timezone
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 35.0%
4% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.0%
19% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.8%
21% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

People

Population8,022
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density1,273/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$31,762
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty0.0%

Health

Obesity26.0%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking27.0%
Depression16.3%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI25 (Good)
Rain35.2 in/yr
Sunny Days215/yr
Elevation1,053 ft (321 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.0%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband86.0%
Population8,022
Population Density1,273 / sq mi
Elevation1,053 ft (321 m)
Coordinates50.6019°, 15.3355°
TimezoneEurope/Prague
Country🇨🇿 Czechia
State / ProvinceLiberecký kraj
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation35.2 inches (893 mm)
Annual Snowfall39.1 inches (99 cm)
Median Age43.3 years

Is Semily a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Semily receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Semily 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 2.8%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 35.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Semily experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches, including 39.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 25.

Semily has a population of 8,022 with a density of 1,273 people per square mile, spread across 6.3 square miles. The median age is 43.3 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.7% female and 49.3% male. 20.9% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 83.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

8,022
Total Population
1,273
People / sq mi
43.3yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
6.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Semily vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Semily vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Semily is N/A. Per capita income is $31,762 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 55.6, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Semily vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$31,762

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
21% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living55.60 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Semily, 26.0% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 7.5% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 41.6% have high blood pressure. 27.0% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 13.7% report binge drinking. 77.4% are physically inactive, above the national average. 16.3% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.0%
19% below US avg
Diabetes7.5%
High Blood Pressure41.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking27.0%
93% above US avg
Binge Drinking13.7%
Physical Inactivity77.4%
Depression16.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate83.0%

Food & Exercise

Semily experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 39.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 25 — among the cleanest air in the country. 90% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 1,053 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days215 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.2 inches
7% below US avg
Snowfall39.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median25.0
RatingGood
Good Days %90.0%

Geography

Elevation1,053 ft (321 m)
Area6.3 sq mi (16.3 km²)
Population Density1,273/sq mi
Coordinates50.6019°N, 15.3355°W
TimezoneEurope/Prague

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 1.1 in
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 1.3 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.6 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.0 in
July 67°F (20°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
September 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.5 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 1.4 in

Semily has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F — from 29°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.1").

35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4% above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 86.0% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.0%
4% above US avg
High School+99.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,273/sq mi
Total Area6.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Semily

What is the population of Semily?

Semily has a population of 8,022 residents and is located in Czechia. The population density is 1,273 people per square mile, spread across 6.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.3% male.

Is Semily expensive to live in?

Semily is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 55.6 — below the baseline of 100.

What is the weather like in Semily?

Semily has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 215 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 35.2 inches, with 39.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 25.

How is the job market in Semily?

The job market in Semily is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.8% — well below the national rate of 3.6%.

How are the schools in Semily?

35.0% of adults in Semily hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Semily?

The obesity rate in Semily is 26.0% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 27.0% of adults are smokers. 77.4% are physically inactive. 16.3% of residents report depression.

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