Askersund stad

Area scores for Askersund stad in Askersund — safety, schools, services and demographics weighed into a Bovisi Index.

Bovisi Index

69Good

Areas

Ranked 1 of 6 in Askersund

Scores for Askersund stad

Each sub-score runs from 0 to 100. Higher is better.

Safety90
Schools66
Services70
Public transit24
Economy22
Employment79
Healthcare access80
Preschools7

Facts about Askersund stad

Median income

217

kSEK/yr

Unemployment

3,2

%

Reported crimes

13 082

per 100,000 pop.

Children aged 0–15

13,8

%

Sub-areas (DeSO)

3

Residents

4 342

Average age

48,1

yrs

House price trend in Askersund

Median price for detached houses sold in the municipality. SCB does not publish price statistics at area level.

1,77
M SEK median 2025
+15%
5 years
+72%
10 years
81
sales

Source: Statistics Sweden, Real estate prices (BO0501). Few sales make the series volatile in smaller municipalities.

Contaminated land in Askersund stad

41 sites in Askersund stad appear in the County Administrative Boards' register of potentially contaminated land.

Risk class 2 — high: 4Risk class 3 — moderate: 6Not yet classified: 31

Most common activities: Drivmedelshantering (6), Övrigt BKL 2 (3), Bilvårdsanläggning, bilverkstad samt åkeri (3)

A site in the register means activity that may have contaminated the ground was carried out there — not that contamination has been confirmed. More than two thirds of sites nationally are identified but not yet surveyed, and therefore carry no risk class. The class refers to the site, not to surrounding homes.

Source: Swedish County Administrative Boards, EBH register. Risk classification per the Environmental Protection Agency's MIFO methodology.

Safety and living in Askersund stad

Askersund stad in Askersund has a safety index of 90 out of 100 (Excellent), based on reported crime in the area. That is in line with the average for Askersund.

The area's strongest side is Safety (90/100), while Preschools (7/100) pulls the overall score down.

For families, schools (66/100) and preschools (7/100) matter a lot, and proximity to services (70/100) and public transit (24/100) shapes everyday life.

The Bovisi Index for Askersund stad is 69 out of 100 (Good), weighing together safety, economy, services, schools, transit and air quality into a comparable measure.

Frequently asked questions about Askersund stad

How safe is Askersund stad?

Askersund stad has a safety index of 90 out of 100 (Excellent) in the Bovisi Index, based on reported crimes per capita. See the full safety picture and compare with neighbouring areas on the map.

Is Askersund stad a good area to live in?

Askersund stad in Askersund scores 69 out of 100 (Good) on the Bovisi Index. It ranks 1 of 6 in Askersund when safety, schools, services and demographics are combined.