Överkalix

Överkalix is positioned in the Top 10% nationally in the domain of environment, reflecting a strong overall score based on an index value of 60.5 on the Municipal Quality Index (Miljökvalitet - Kommunindex) for 2025. This score is significantly above the national average of 42.6, indicating a favorable environmental quality relative to other municipalities in Sweden.

Regarding waste management, 95.9% of residents report that household waste collection functions well, a figure that is similar to the national average of 92.6%. Additionally, 81.1% of residents are satisfied with the municipality's efforts to ensure access to drinking water, though this is somewhat below the national average of 87.6%. The availability of recycling centers is also perceived positively, with 81.4% of residents finding the offerings satisfactory, comparable to the national figure of 81.3%.

In terms of emergency services, Överkalix shows efficiency with a median response time for fire services of 1.6 minutes, which is significantly below the national average of 2 minutes. The median response time for ambulances is 4.1 minutes, which is similar to the national average of 4.2 minutes.