Söderhamn

Söderhamn, located in Gävleborg County, ranks in the Top 10% nationally regarding environmental qualities. This position reflects a score of 69.1 based on a comprehensive set of indicators that measure various aspects of environmental performance. The municipality has achieved 100% completeness across the eight key performance indicators used in this evaluation, affirming the robustness of the data collected.

In terms of waste management, Söderhamn's performance is notable, with 95.7% of residents indicating that waste collection functions well, a figure that is similar to the national average of 92.6%. Furthermore, the municipality has an impressive supply of recycling centers, where 87.2% of residents express satisfaction, which is somewhat above the national average of 81.3%. Notably, the average accessibility to recycling centers is at 6.1 minutes per person, significantly below the national average of 9.4 minutes, suggesting an efficient system for accessing recycling facilities.

Söderhamn's commitment to ensuring good drinking water access is reflected in 86.1% of respondents rating the municipal efforts positively, close to the national average of 87.6%. In emergency services, the response times for both fire rescue and ambulances are also important indicators. The average alarm response time for fire services is reported at 1.8 minutes, which is notably below the national average of 2 minutes. For ambulances, the average response time is 4 minutes, similar to the national average of 4.2 minutes.

Finally, Söderhamn has a Miljökvalitet - Kommunindex score of 41.6, which is similar to the national average index of 42.6, indicating a comparable performance at a national level. Overall, the data underscores Söderhamn's strong positioning in environmental matters, as demonstrated by the high levels of public satisfaction and effective waste management practices.