Schoonoord

City in Drenthe, Netherlands

Overview

Schoonoord is a picturesque village in Drenthe, Netherlands, blending rustic charm with easy access to natural landscapes. The community is tight-knit yet welcoming to visitors, offering a quiet retreat from the bustle of bigger cities. With its tranquil environment and rich history, Schoonoord is ideal for those seeking peace and simple Dutch countryside life.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Netherlands
Province
Drenthe
Population
1,733
Time Zone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
52.85°, 6.76°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,812
Local Cost
$1,230
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
93
English
65
Temperature
9.8°C
Summer Avg
17.3°C
Winter Avg
2.5°C
Record High
35.3°C
Record Low
-16.6°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
791 mm
Internet Speed
649 Mbps
Upload
367 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
38
Walk Score
38
Footways
75.0
Airport
GRQ
Distance
33 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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: 85/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.