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Skinnskatteberg, Sweden

Västmanland · Sweden

Skinnskatteberg is a small town in Västmanland, Sweden with a population of 2,383. Elevation: 394 ft (120 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

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B+ Good
2,383 Population 2,109/sq mi density
394 ft Elevation 120 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
26.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$78,084 Median Income
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Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$78,084 median income

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About Skinnskatteberg

Skinnskatteberg

Skinnskatteberg is a locality and the seat of Skinnskatteberg Municipality in Västmanland County, Sweden with 2,287 inhabitants in 2010.

People

Population2,383
Density2,109/mi²

Economy

B+
Median Income$78,084

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain26.9 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation394 ft (120 m)
Population2,383
Population Density2,109 / sq mi
Elevation394 ft (120 m)
Coordinates59.8303°, 15.6934°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceVästmanland
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation26.9 inches (682 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.5 inches (24 cm)
Median Household Income$78,084

About Skinnskatteberg

Skinnskatteberg is a small town in Sweden (Västmanland) with a population of 2,383. The city sits at an elevation of 394 feet (120 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 22°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Skinnskatteberg is $78,084, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. The area has 262 business establishments.

Income: Skinnskatteberg vs Sweden

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)262

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Skinnskatteberg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 22°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 26.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 394 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average40.7°F
25% below Sweden avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation394 ft (120 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density2,109/sq mi
Coordinates59.8303°N, 15.6934°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.9"
29% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 9.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.7 on Apr 5, 1995.

Dec 12, 1990 11 km NW of Irsta, Sweden M3.9 63 km
Apr 11, 1993 2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden M3.7 46 km
Apr 5, 1995 9 km N of Åkersberga, Sweden M2.7 150 km
May 15, 1994 13 km NNW of Ryd, Sweden M2.6 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1969 NORSALV RIVER Meteorological 5.0 m 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-5°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.6 in
April 38°F (4°C) 1.8 in
May 49°F (10°C) 1.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
September 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
October 42°F (6°C) 2.4 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 2.7 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 2.2 in

Skinnskatteberg has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 22°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Skinnskatteberg

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bergslagens folkhögskola
Klockarbergsskolan
Sankt Örjan Kedjebo internatskola
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Radio Stations near Skinnskatteberg

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
P4 Västmanland MP3 152 kbps

Museums in Skinnskatteberg

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Elvisboden
Nya Lapphyttan
Västanfors Hembygdsgård

Libraries in Skinnskatteberg

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kolsva bibliotek0.0
Norbergs bibliotek0.0

Farmers Markets in Skinnskatteberg

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Järntorget

Hotels in Skinnskatteberg

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Färna Herrgård & Spa

Restaurants in Skinnskatteberg

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bosses Grill
Edithas
Pizzeria Amore
Restaurang Station

Clinics in Skinnskatteberg

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Skinnskattebergs Vårdcentral

Train Stations in Skinnskatteberg

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Skinnskatteberg

Gas Stations in Skinnskatteberg

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

QStar
SE #390539629

Banks in Skinnskatteberg

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Handelsbanken
Swedbank

Breweries in Skinnskatteberg

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Wallhöll Brygghus

Ski Resorts Near Skinnskatteberg

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Skidbacke Karlbergsskogen 0.0 $0
Fridabacken 0.0 $0
Romme Alpin 0.0 $0

Airports Near Skinnskatteberg

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dala AirportBLEMedium Airport
Örebro AirportORBMedium Airport
Arboga AirfieldSmall Airport
Avesta AirfieldSmall Airport
Ekeby AirfieldSmall Airport
Gagnef AirfieldSmall Airport
Hedemora FlygfältSmall Airport
Köping/Gålby AirfieldSmall Airport
Ludvika AirfieldSmall Airport
NorbergSmall Airport
Nyby Private AirstripSmall Airport
Örnlanda AirstripSmall Airport
Sticksjö Private AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Skinnskatteberg

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gunnilbo kyrka
Skinnskattebergs 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 Skinnskatteberg

What is the population of Skinnskatteberg?

Skinnskatteberg has a population of 2,383 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 2,109 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles.

Is Skinnskatteberg 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 Skinnskatteberg?

Skinnskatteberg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 22°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 26.9 inches, with 9.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Skinnskatteberg?

There are 262 business establishments in the area.

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