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Stromness, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Stromness is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 1,730. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,730 Population 1,236/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
44.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$55,156 Median Income
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$55,156 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$278,153 home value, $1,379/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population1,730
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density1,236/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$55,156
Per Capita$55,156
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

B+
Home Value$278,153
Rent$1,379
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units692

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain44.8 in/yr
Sunny Days255/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+84.0%

Community

Population1,730
Population Density1,236 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates58.9650°, -3.2960°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation44.8 inches (1,137 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$55,156
Median Age40.6 years

About Stromness

Stromness is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 1,730. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Stromness has a population of 1,730 with a density of 1,236 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90% of residents.

Population

1,730
Total Population
1,236
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.0%
15% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 10.0%

Social Characteristics

Stromness vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Stromness is $55,156, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,156 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,061, 26% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 157 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Stromness vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$55,156
27% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$55,156
Avg Weekly Wage$1,061

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)157

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Stromness is $278,153, 1% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,379 (19% above the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 692 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$278,153
1% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,379
19% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units692

Property Tax

Climate in Stromness

Stromness has an average annual temperature of 8.3°C (47°F). The hottest month is Aug (13.3°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1034 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.4°C / 40°F 2.5° / 6.3° 110.7
Feb 4.4°C / 40°F 2.3° / 6.6° 95.2
Mar 5.4°C / 42°F 2.8° / 7.9° 83.0
Apr 6.9°C / 44°F 4.1° / 9.7° 56.0
May 8.8°C / 48°F 5.7° / 12° 54.3
Jun 11.2°C / 52°F 8.3° / 14.1° 55.4
Jul 13.1°C / 56°F 10.2° / 16° 57.7
Aug 13.3°C / 56°F 10.5° / 16.1° 72.2
Sep 11.8°C / 53°F 9.2° / 14.3° 88.7
Oct 9.2°C / 49°F 7.1° / 11.4° 121.2
Nov 6.8°C / 44°F 4.8° / 8.7° 125.9
Dec 4.8°C / 41°F 2.9° / 6.7° 114.0
Stromness experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average45.6°F
16% below United Kingdom avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density1,236/sq mi
Coordinates58.9650°N, 3.2960°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.8"
18% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.35"
Driest Month (May) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Mar 22, 2007.

Mar 22, 2007 75 km WSW of Sandwick, United Kingdom M2.7 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 4.7 in
February 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in Coldest
March 40°F (5°C) 4.1 in
April 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in
May 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in Driest
June 51°F (10°C) 2.3 in
July 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
August 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in Warmest
September 51°F (11°C) 4.3 in
October 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in
November 43°F (6°C) 5.4 in Wettest
December 40°F (5°C) 4.9 in

Stromness has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 39°F in February to 54°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and May the driest (2.2").

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50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48% above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.0%
48% above United Kingdom avg
High School+84.0%
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density1,236/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Schools in Stromness

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Stenness Community School — — — —
Stromness Primary School — — — —
Orphir Community School — — — —
Stromness Academy — — — —
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Radio Stations near Stromness

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Grampian Hospital Radio — MP3

Museums in Stromness

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Craa Nest
Flotta Heritage Centre / Museum
Glen House
Kirbuster Farm Museum
Longhope Lifeboat Museum
Orkneyinga Saga Centre
Scapa Flow Visitor Centre & Museum
Stromness Museum
The Old School

Libraries in Stromness

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library Services0.0
Stromness Library0.0

Hotels in Stromness

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Harbouraide Guest House
Merkister Hotel
Mill of Eyrland
Orkney Lodge
Royal Hotel
Smithfield Hotel
Standing Stones Hotel
The Stromness Hotel

Restaurants in Stromness

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Adams Place
Stromness Authentic Chinese Takeaway
The Pier Bistro + Takeaway

Cafes in Stromness

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beneth'ill Cafe
Flori
Julia's The Shed
Skara Brae Cafe
Stromness + Parish Eventide Club
Vintage Paper Co café

Monuments in Stromness

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kitchener Memorial

Castles in Stromness

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Earl's Palace
Skaill House

Zoos in Stromness

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Skaill Falconry

Dentists in Stromness

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Garson Dental Practice
Orkney Dental - Stromness

Veterinaries in Stromness

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Northvet Veterinary Group
Northvet Veterinary Group

Gas Stations in Stromness

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asda Express
GB #18110552
GB #6158032286
Isbister Bros
North End Garage

Golf Courses in Stromness

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Stromness Golf Club

Breweries in Stromness

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Swannay Brewery
The Orkney Brewery

Airports Near Stromness

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Eday AirportEOIMedium Airport
Kirkwall AirportKOIMedium Airport
Wick John O'Groats AirportWICMedium Airport
Corston Airstrip—Small Airport
Flotta Isle AirstripFLHSmall Airport
Lamb Holm Airfield—Small Airport
Papa Westray AirportPPWSmall Airport
Sanday AirportNDYSmall Airport
Stronsay AirportSOYSmall Airport
Westray AirportWRYSmall Airport

Post Offices in Stromness

6 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Dounby Post Office
Graemsay Post Office
Orphir Post Office
Quoyloo Post Office
Stenness Post Office
Stromness Post Office

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Stromness

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Heart of Neolithic OrkneyCultural1999

Churches & Religious Organizations in Stromness

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gospel Hall
Orphir Church
Saint Mary-the-Virgin
Stenness Parish Church
Stromness Church of Scotland
Stromness Parish Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Stromness

Heart of Neolithic Orkney
Cultural · inscribed 1999
The group of Neolithic monuments on Orkney consists of a large chambered tomb (Maes Howe), two ceremonial stone circles (the Stones of Stenness and the Ring of Brodgar) and a settlement (Skara Brae), together with a number of unexcavated burial, ceremonial and...

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stromness

What is the population of Stromness?

Stromness has a population of 1,730 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1,236 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Stromness expensive to live in?

The median household income is $55,156, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $278,153 (1% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,379 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Stromness?

Stromness has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.8 inches.

How is the job market in Stromness?

Stromness has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,061. There are 157 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Stromness?

The median home value in Stromness is $278,153. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,379. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Stromness?

50.0% of adults in Stromness hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Stromness?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

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