Composite profile
Overall score
72/100
Use the Hradec Králové profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and healthcare framing alongside Prague, Brno, and Olomouc.
Overall72/100
Affordability76/100
Air quality70/100
Energy68/100
Czechia / Central Europe
Hradec Králové, Czechia City Intelligence
Hradec Králové is the regional capital of the Hradec Králové Region in eastern Bohemia, a university and medical-services city on the Elbe River with strong rail and road access and a cost framing typical of mid-sized Czech centers. Hradec Králové is a central europe city of about ~95K in Czechia. On the composite city-intelligence score, Hradec Králové sits around the indexed median (72/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- ~95K
Image credit: Image: Lukáš Kalista / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Overall city intelligence
Good72/100
Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.
Data confidence
Directional
Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.
Verified utility layers
See country hub
Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.
Hradec Králové data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 72/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 76/100 | Hradec Králové's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies. |
| Air Quality | 70/100 | Hradec Králové's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated. |
| Energy | 68/100 | Hradec Králové's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context. |
| Safety | 72/100 | Hradec Králové's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available. |
| Internet Speed | 70/100 | Hradec Králové's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Climate Risk | 71/100 | Hradec Králové's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Resilience | 71/100 | Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context. |
Safety
Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.
Safety
Overall safety80/100
Low crime82/100
Personal safety81/100
Night safety77/100
Road safety77/100
Hradec Králové ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (80/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life83/100
Healthcare86/100
Education84/100
Green space96/100
Cleanliness85/100
Infrastructure86/100
Mobility66/100
Hradec Králové has a very high quality-of-life estimate (83/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness85/100
Education84/100
Green space96/100
Overall safety80/100
Hradec Králové scores very high for family living (85/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability78/100
Walkability80/100
Cycling55/100
Infrastructure86/100
Hradec Králové is high for remote workers (78/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability81/100
Healthcare86/100
Cleanliness85/100
Outdoor lifestyle59/100
Hradec Králové is very high for retirement (81/100), appealing for healthcare access, affordability and a clean environment.
Emergency and public safety in Hradec Králové
Local public safety guidance for Hradec Králové, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| European emergency | 11224/7 | 112 reaches police, fire, and ambulance dispatch across the European Union from any phone, free of charge. |
| Police | 15824/7 | — |
| Ambulance | 15524/7 | — |
| Fire | 15024/7 | — |
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Hradec Králové, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Czechia emergency profile.
Public safety sources
Each emergency contact above is attributed to an official emergency service or government publisher. Confirm current numbers directly with these sources.
- European Commission: 112 — The European emergency number
Used as the primary attribution for the EU-wide 112 universal emergency number on European country profiles.
Last verified: 2026-05-16
Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.
Healthcare and hospitals in Hradec Králové
Healthcare context for Hradec Králové, with national-level information from Czechia where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.
For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Hradec Králové, see the Czechia healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.
Transport and mobility in Hradec Králové
Local mobility context for Hradec Králové, with national-level context from Czechia where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Hradec Králové, see the Czechia transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.
Air quality dataset
Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Hradec Králové. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Hradec Králové
Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025
Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location
Source-attributed values for Hradec Králové will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.
| Metric | Value | Data year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location. | ||
Data provenance
Source attributionGlobal City Intelligence — air-quality dataset
Verified data unavailable- Publisher
- Global City Intelligence
- Last verified
- 2026-05-16
The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).
Methodology and context
Numeric measurements appear in this section only after they are sourced from accepted official publishers. The dataset is independently validated at build time; malformed records cannot ship to production.
- Scoring methodology — how indicators across the platform are constructed.
- Data sources registry — the official sources cited by verified datasets.
- Open the Hradec Králové air-quality module
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Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Hradec Králové drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.
Quick answers about Hradec Králové
Is Hradec Králové worth visiting?
Yes — excellent quality of life (83/100), with nearby nature such as Broumovsko Protected Landscape Area, Prachov Rocks.
Is Hradec Králové good for families?
Excellent (85/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Hradec Králové affordable?
More affordable than average; about 23,500 CZK/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Hradec Králové?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.
What are Hradec Králové's main industries?
Mainly manufacturing, automotive, tourism.
What is the climate in Hradec Králové?
A humid continental climate, averaging about 8.4°C.
Does Hradec Králové have universities?
Higher education is good (63/100).
What is healthcare like in Hradec Králové?
Healthcare access is strong (68/100).
Is Hradec Králové good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is strong (73/100).
What nature is near Hradec Králové?
Within ~170 km: Broumovsko Protected Landscape Area, Prachov Rocks.
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Cost of Living in Hradec Králové
Hradec Králové's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality in Hradec Králové
Hradec Králové's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy in Hradec Králové
Hradec Králové's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety in Hradec Králové
Hradec Králové's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed in Hradec Králové
Hradec Králové's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk in Hradec Králové
Hradec Králové's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
City rankings
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Cost of living in Hradec Králové
Cost of living estimates for Hradec Králové — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.
Climate in Hradec Králové
Climate profile for Hradec Králové — Humid Continental climate, annual average 8.4°C, comfort score 67/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Hradec Králové
Economy and jobs profile for Hradec Králové — industrial city, economy score 64/100, key industries including manufacturing, automotive, tourism. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Hradec Králové
Education profile for Hradec Králové — regional education center, education score 59/100, 4 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Hradec Králové
Healthcare and retirement profile for Hradec Králové — healthcare access city, healthcare score 68/100, retirement score 73/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Visual guide to Hradec Králové
Source-attributed visual context for Hradec Králové using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.
Weekend trip planning guide for Hradec Králové
Weekend trip planning checklist for Hradec Králové — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.
Nearby weekend places from Hradec Králové
Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.
Estimate a monthly budget for Hradec Králové
Estimate a monthly budget for Hradec Králové using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.
Plan a trip budget for Hradec Králové
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Nearby cities from Hradec Králové
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Hradec Králové. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
Prague, Czechia
Same region · about 29 km from Hradec Králové. Explore Prague's city intelligence profile.
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České Budějovice, Czechia
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Jihlava, Czechia
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Mountain cluster · about 113 km from Hradec Králové. Explore Karlovy Vary's city intelligence profile.
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Hradec Králové FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Hradec Králové, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Hradec Králové
Is Hradec Králové worth visiting?
Hradec Králové has a very high quality-of-life estimate (83/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as Broumovsko Protected Landscape Area, Prachov Rocks and Kunětická hora within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Hradec Králové?
Hradec Králové has a very high quality-of-life estimate (83/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 83/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Hradec Králové?
A single resident of Hradec Králové spends roughly 23,500 CZK per month, with a one-bedroom rent near 12,500 CZK. Overall the city is more affordable than average for the Czechia. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Hradec Králové?
Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Hradec Králové is high for remote workers (78/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Hradec Králové?
Hradec Králové's labour market is moderate, with opportunities concentrated in manufacturing, tourism and hospitality and education and research. Hradec Králové has a manufacturing-oriented economy with strengths in manufacturing, automotive and tourism.
Is Hradec Králové good for digital nomads and remote work?
Hradec Králové offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 72/100.
What are the education options in Hradec Králové?
Hradec Králové is a regional education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Social Sciences, Engineering and Computer Science.
Is Hradec Králové a good place to study?
Hradec Králové offers a strong student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, relatively affordable living and strong quality of life.
What is healthcare like in Hradec Králové?
Hradec Králové has solid baseline healthcare access, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 68/100. Residents have strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Hradec Králové a good place to retire?
Hradec Králové offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 73/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space, walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Hradec Králové?
Hradec Králové has a humid continental climate, averaging about 8.4°C annually with roughly 600 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jan.
Is Hradec Králové a safe place to live?
Hradec Králové ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (80/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.
How easy is it to get around Hradec Králové?
Hradec Králové indexes a walkability score of 80 and a cycling score of 55 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Hradec Králové?
Nature destinations within about 170 km of Hradec Králové include Broumovsko Protected Landscape Area, Prachov Rocks and Kunětická hora. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.
Is Hradec Králové good for families?
Hradec Králové scores very high for family living (85/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.
What outdoor activities are there around Hradec Králové?
Hradec Králové rates 59/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 96/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Broumovsko Protected Landscape Area, Prachov Rocks and Kunětická hora supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.
Interpretation
Use the Hradec Králové profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and healthcare framing alongside Prague, Brno, and Olomouc. Its standout dimensions are cost of living (76/100) and safety (72/100). The area most worth watching is energy (68/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.
Country context is available on the Czechia country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Hradec Králové appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.
Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- UN-Habitat: World Cities Report 2024
Used as a policy and methodology reference for urban exposure and resilience signals.
- European Environment Agency: Air Quality Status Report
Used where European city comparisons need monitored air-quality context.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.