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Stepnogorsk
City in Akmola, Kazakhstan
Overview
Stepnogorsk is a small industrial city in Kazakhstan's Akmola region, originally built as a secret Soviet city. Today it is known for its uranium industry, low-key urban life, and proximity to open steppe landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Kazakhstan
Region
Akmola
Population
46,947
Time Zone
Asia/Almaty
Coordinates
52.35°, 71.88°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$637
Local Cost
$308
Local Income
$320
Cashless
45
English
20
Temperature
2.7°C
Summer Avg
19.4°C
Winter Avg
-15.7°C
Record High
40.4°C
Record Low
-46.5°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
373 mm
Internet Speed
42 Mbps
Upload
42 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
32
Coworking
0
Cafes
26
Nightlife
5
Parks
1
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
514.0
Airport
—
Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 23 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 2026-01-14.
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 60/100.
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