Västervik

Västervik is positioned in the Top 25% nationally for environmental performance, with a score of 62.0. This ranking reflects a holistic view based on various indicators that capture the municipality's environmental quality. However, on the Miljökvalitet - Kommunindex (Municipality Quality Index), Västervik holds an index value of 36.3, which is notably below the national average of 42.6, indicating potential areas for improvement in overall environmental quality based on the available data from 2025.

In terms of waste management effectiveness, Västervik has shown strong engagement, with 92.9% of residents reporting satisfaction with household waste collection services, which is similar to the national average of 92.6%. Moreover, 88.5% of residents believe the availability of recycling centers in the municipality is good, which is somewhat above the national average of 81.3%. These figures highlight a positive perception among residents regarding waste management services provided by Västervik's municipality.

Access to essential services such as drinking water is also well regarded, with 91.4% of residents reporting satisfaction with the municipality's efforts to ensure access to drinking water, aligning closely with the national average of 87.6%. Additionally, Västervik has efficient emergency response times, with a median ambulance response time of 3.8 minutes, somewhat below the national average of 4.2 minutes. Furthermore, the median response time for the fire services stands at 2 minutes, which is similar to the national standard. The total accessibility to recycling centers is 6.9 minutes per person, significantly below the national average of 9.4 minutes, which may indicate a need for enhanced access in this aspect.