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Strömsund is in Jämtland County. The municipality has 11,023 residents (Statistics Sweden 2024), making it Sweden's 203rd largest. The population has fallen by 3.9% over the past five years. The main town is Strömsund along with 20 other towns and villages.
The median income is SEK 357,700 per year (2024). The average age is 48.0 years. The municipal tax rate is 34.92%. Unemployment was 5.2% in 2024.
Everyday life
Schools, healthcare, how you get around and what is outside your door. What you actually live with.
The housing market
How the municipality has developed
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Light & weather
The map
Explore the municipality
The towns, the places, nature, services and club life: what makes the municipality a place and not just a number.
Voices from the area
People who made the move, in their own words.
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Common questions about Strömsund
What is it like to live in Strömsund?
Strömsund has 11,023 residents and is in Jämtland County. The average age is 48.0 years. The median income is SEK 357,700 per year. 88% of residents say they feel safe in the municipality. The mean annual temperature is 4.5 °C.
How many people live in Strömsund?
11,023 people lived in Strömsund Municipality in 2024 according to Statistics Sweden, making it Sweden's 203rd largest municipality. The population has fallen by 3.9% in five years.
What does it cost to live in Strömsund?
A condominium costs on average SEK 1,369 per m² (2024). A detached house costs on average SEK 0.8 million. The municipal tax rate is 34.92%.
What is the job market like in Strömsund?
Unemployment in Strömsund was 5.2% in 2024. The median income is SEK 357,700 per year. 26.9% of residents have post-secondary education.
What is it like to be a student in Strömsund?
There is no university in Strömsund. The nearest one is in Östersund, about 88 km away as the crow flies. 26.9% of residents have post-secondary education. Condominium prices are SEK 1,369 per m².
What is Strömsund like for families with children?
78.4% of pupils in Strömsund qualify for upper secondary school (2024). The municipality spends SEK 109,685 per child per year on preschool. 88% feel safe in the municipality.
What is the weather and climate like in Strömsund?
The mean annual temperature in Strömsund is 4.5 °C. 897 mm of precipitation falls each year, spread over 145 rainy days and 56 snowy days.
Is Strömsund a safe place to live?
88% of residents in Strömsund say they feel safe (2022). Reported violent crimes stand at 791 per 100,000 residents.
Which towns are in Strömsund Municipality?
The largest towns in Strömsund Municipality are Strömsund, Backe, Gäddede, Görvik, Hallviken, Hammerdal, Holmsund, Hoting, Lidsjöberg, Lövberga, Norråker, Näsviken and 9 more.