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Světlá nad Sázavou, Czechia

Vysočina · 🇨🇿 Czechia

Světlá nad Sázavou is a small city in Vysočina, Czechia with a population of 6,394. Elevation: 1,690 ft (515 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
6,394 Population 394/sq mi density
1,690 ft Elevation 515 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
33.0 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

Population6,394
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density394/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 Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI25 (Good)
Rain33.0 in/yr
Sunny Days225/yr
Elevation1,690 ft (515 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband86.0%
Population6,394
Population Density394 / sq mi
Elevation1,690 ft (515 m)
Coordinates49.6680°, 15.4039°
TimezoneEurope/Prague
Country🇨🇿 Czechia
State / ProvinceVysočina
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation33.0 inches (837 mm)
Annual Snowfall45.7 inches (116 cm)
Median Age43.3 years

Is Světlá nad Sázavou a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Světlá nad Sázavou 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. Světlá nad Sázavou 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

Světlá nad Sázavou experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches, including 45.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 25.

Světlá nad Sázavou has a population of 6,394 with a density of 394 people per square mile, spread across 16.3 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

6,394
Total Population
394
People / sq mi
43.3yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
16.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Světlá nad Sázavou vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Světlá nad Sázavou vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Světlá nad Sázavou 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: Světlá nad Sázavou 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 Světlá nad Sázavou, 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: Světlá nad Sázavou 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

Světlá nad Sázavou experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. The area receives 45.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. 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 1,690 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days225 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall33.0 inches
13% below US avg
Snowfall45.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median25.0
RatingGood
Good Days %90.0%

Geography

Elevation1,690 ft (515 m)
Area16.3 sq mi (42.1 km²)
Population Density394/sq mi
Coordinates49.6680°N, 15.4039°W
TimezoneEurope/Prague
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 Density394/sq mi
Total Area16.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities

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