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Schmerikon
City in St. Gallen, Switzerland
Overview
Schmerikon is a charming Swiss lakeside village on Lake Zurich, popular for its relaxed atmosphere, scenic views, and easy access to nature. With a friendly community and excellent transport links, it's a peaceful base for exploring the Canton of St. Gallen.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
St. Gallen
Population
3,709
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.23°, 8.95°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
95
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,745
Local Cost
$1,940
Local Income
$4,800
Cashless
90
English
65
Temperature
5.8°C
Summer Avg
15.0°C
Winter Avg
-3.7°C
Record High
30.1°C
Record Low
-28.1°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1536 mm
Internet Speed
208 Mbps
Upload
25 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
234.0
Airport
ZRH
Distance
40 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 2025-12-05.
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 85/100.
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