Best areas to live in Oskarshamn

We've analysed 8 sub-areas in Oskarshamn with the Bovisi Index.

Bovisi Index (average)

65Good

Number of areas

8

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Municipality facts: Oskarshamn

Municipal tax rate

34.2 %(2026)

Feel safe outdoors after dark

75.6 %(2025)

Say it's a good place to live

89.2 %(2025)

Would recommend moving here

56.1 %(2025)

Grade 9 merit score

216.1(2025)

Schools work well

79.9 %(2025)

Source: Kolada (RKA) — citizen survey etc., latest available year

Top 5 areas in Oskarshamn

2

69

Good

3

68

Good

4
Gröndal-ÅsaStable

67

Good

5

66

Good

All 8 areas

2Norrtorn-OrrängenStable
69

Good

3Döderhult-SvallidenStable
68

Good

4Gröndal-ÅsaStable
67

Good

5Oskarshamns centrumStable
66

Good

6Bockara-PåskallavikStable
62

Good

8Kristineberg-MysingsöStable
59

Average

About the Bovisi Index

The Bovisi Index is a composite score (0-100) that weighs together safety, economy, services, schools and other factors to give a complete picture of an area. A higher value = a better area to live in.

How do you choose the right area in Oskarshamn?

Use the Bovisi Index as a starting point, then explore the areas on the map to see detailed data on exactly what matters most to you.