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Karstula
City in Central Finland, Finland
Overview
Karstula is a small, picturesque town in Central Finland, surrounded by lakes and forests. Its peaceful rural atmosphere and welcoming community offer an authentic Finnish experience away from the crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Finland
Region
Central Finland
Population
3,625
Time Zone
Europe/Helsinki
Coordinates
62.87°, 24.78°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
93
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,688
Local Cost
$950
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
90
English
78
Temperature
3.0°C
Summer Avg
15.0°C
Winter Avg
-8.5°C
Record High
30.0°C
Record Low
-39.6°C
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
834 mm
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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