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Ivalo
City in Lapland, Finland
Overview
Ivalo is a small but lively gateway to Finland's far north, surrounded by pristine wilderness and famed as a launch pad for arctic adventures. Despite its modest population, Ivalo offers important services, spectacular outdoor experiences, and northern lights vistas.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Finland
Region
Lapland
Population
3,998
Time Zone
Europe/Helsinki
Coordinates
68.66°, 27.54°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$1,895
Local Cost
$1,160
Local Income
$2,250
Cashless
96
English
82
Temperature
-0.8°C
Summer Avg
11.8°C
Winter Avg
-12.2°C
Record High
28.0°C
Record Low
-37.4°C
Humidity
91%
Precipitation
766 mm
Internet Speed
18 Mbps
Upload
20 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
2
Parks
4
Transport
92
Walk Score
92
Footways
183.0
Airport
IVL
Distance
8 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-15.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.
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