Leuk
City in Valais, Switzerland
Overview
Leuk is a picturesque Swiss town in the Valais region, known for its medieval old town, thermal baths, and gateway location to the Rhône valley's vineyards. With its blend of historic charm and access to outdoor activities, Leuk appeals to both culture seekers and nature lovers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Canton
Valais
Population
3,948
Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.32°, 7.63°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
92
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,680
Local Cost
$1,770
Local Income
$3,700
Cashless
80
English
60
Temperature
4.0°C
Summer Avg
12.9°C
Winter Avg
-5.0°C
Record High
27.6°C
Record Low
-26.5°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1176 mm
Internet Speed
331 Mbps
Upload
312 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
25
Walk Score
25
Footways
49.0
Airport
SIR
Distance
26 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
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 2026-01-15.
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: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.