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Lycksele
City in Västerbotten, Sweden
Overview
Lycksele is a small city in northern Sweden's Västerbotten region, known for its deep forests, lively Sami culture, and welcoming atmosphere. Visitors come for the nature, the wildlife park, and the chance to experience Swedish Lapland in a relaxed, local setting.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sweden
County
Västerbotten
Population
8,580
Time Zone
Europe/Stockholm
Coordinates
64.60°, 18.67°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,807
Local Cost
$970
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
93
English
80
Temperature
1.5°C
Summer Avg
13.2°C
Winter Avg
-9.2°C
Record High
30.8°C
Record Low
-34.3°C
Humidity
90%
Precipitation
803 mm
Internet Speed
209 Mbps
Upload
67 Mbps
Latency
29 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
1
Parks
6
Transport
62
Walk Score
62
Footways
124.0
Airport
LYC
Distance
5 km
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 78/100.
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