Örnsköldsvik

Örnsköldsvik, located in Västernorrland county, is positioned in the Top 10% nationally within the environment domain, based on a score of 68.9. This strong performance is supported by a full set of indicators, ensuring a comprehensive view of the municipality's environmental quality. Among the various metrics evaluated, the municipality demonstrates notable strengths in waste management and access to clean water.

In surveys regarding waste collection efficiency, Örnsköldsvik shows that 97.3% of respondents believe that waste collection functions well, which is somewhat above the national average of 92.6%. Additionally, 93.7% of residents feel that the municipality effectively ensures access to drinking water, compared to a national average of 87.6%. These results reflect a general satisfaction with crucial environmental services.

However, Örnsköldsvik's performance in the Municipal Environmental Index stands at an index value of 32.5, which is significantly below the national average of 42.6. Furthermore, the accessibility of recycling centers is reported at 5.1 minutes per person, which is significantly below the national average of 9.4 minutes. Additionally, the median response time for ambulance services is 4 minutes, similar to the national average of 4.2 minutes, while emergency service response time averages at 2.4 minutes, above the national average of 2 minutes.