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Selfoss
City in Árborg, Iceland
Overview
Selfoss, the largest town in South Iceland, is a charming riverside hub known for its scenic beauty, welcoming community, and growing food and arts scene. Situated on the banks of the Ölfusá River, it is a gateway to the country's southern natural wonders.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Iceland
Municipality
Árborg
Population
9,812
Time Zone
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Coordinates
63.93°, -21.00°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,665
Local Cost
$1,725
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
95
English
93
Temperature
4.0°C
Summer Avg
10.3°C
Winter Avg
-1.0°C
Record High
23.5°C
Record Low
-17.4°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
1694 mm
Internet Speed
88 Mbps
Upload
21 Mbps
Latency
3 ms
City Vibrancy
14
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
4
Parks
7
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
448.0
Airport
SEL
Distance
2 km
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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: 82/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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