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Karlstad
City in Värmland, Sweden
Overview
Karlstad, set at the confluence of Lake Vänern and the Klarälven river, is known for its sunny disposition and charming city center. It blends cultural attractions with picturesque landscapes, offering a relaxed yet lively small-city vibe.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sweden
County
Värmland
Population
69,615
Time Zone
Europe/Stockholm
Coordinates
59.38°, 13.50°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,363
Local Cost
$1,275
Local Income
$2,650
Cashless
96
English
85
Temperature
6.1°C
Summer Avg
16.4°C
Winter Avg
-4.2°C
Record High
30.1°C
Record Low
-31.4°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
948 mm
Internet Speed
200 Mbps
Upload
64 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
69
Coworking
0
Cafes
10
Nightlife
8
Parks
51
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KSD
Distance
12 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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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