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Ballast
City in Drenthe, Netherlands
Overview
Ballast is a tranquil village in Drenthe, Netherlands, known for its classic Dutch charm and welcoming community. Surrounded by scenic countryside, the town offers a peaceful retreat with easy access to nature and local traditions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Netherlands
Province
Drenthe
Population
1,710
Time Zone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
52.67°, 6.73°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
94
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,167
Local Cost
$1,450
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
88
English
85
Temperature
9.8°C
Summer Avg
17.5°C
Winter Avg
2.3°C
Record High
35.8°C
Record Low
-17.4°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
772 mm
Internet Speed
237 Mbps
Upload
161 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
3
Parks
2
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
241.0
Airport
ENS
Distance
45 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
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: 72/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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