Composite profile
Overall score
53/100
Use the Piacenza profile to compare transport access, cost, and economic dimensions alongside Milan, Parma, and Bologna.
Overall53/100
Affordability58/100
Air quality46/100
Energy54/100
Italy / Southern Europe
Piacenza, Italy City Intelligence
Piacenza is a provincial capital in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, sited on the River Po near the borders of Lombardy and Piedmont and serving as a regional logistics and industrial hub. Its medieval centre, position on the Via Emilia, and access to the Trebbia valley and Apennine foothills make it a base for plain and hill exploration. Piacenza is a southern europe city of about ~103K in Italy. On the composite city-intelligence score, Piacenza sits at an early stage relative to the indexed set (53/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- ~103K
Image credit: Image: Harrie Gielen / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Overall city intelligence
Constrained53/100
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.
Piacenza data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 58/100 | Piacenza's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies. |
| Air Quality | 46/100 | Piacenza'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 | 54/100 | Piacenza's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context. |
| Safety | 53/100 | Piacenza's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available. |
| Internet Speed | 54/100 | Piacenza's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Climate Risk | 53/100 | Piacenza's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Resilience | 53/100 | 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 safety77/100
Low crime78/100
Personal safety79/100
Night safety75/100
Road safety75/100
Piacenza is estimated to be a generally safe city (77/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life80/100
Healthcare84/100
Education82/100
Green space87/100
Cleanliness78/100
Infrastructure83/100
Mobility65/100
Piacenza has a very high quality-of-life estimate (80/100), 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 friendliness79/100
Education82/100
Green space87/100
Overall safety77/100
Piacenza scores high for family living (79/100), 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 suitability69/100
Walkability79/100
Cycling56/100
Infrastructure83/100
Piacenza is high for remote workers (69/100), based on connectivity, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability77/100
Healthcare84/100
Cleanliness78/100
Outdoor lifestyle57/100
Piacenza is high for retirement (77/100), appealing for healthcare access, a comfortable climate and a clean environment.
Emergency and public safety in Piacenza
Local public safety guidance for Piacenza, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| European emergency | 11224/7 | Italy operates 112 as a single emergency number (Numero Unico di Emergenza) across the country. |
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Piacenza, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Italy 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 Piacenza
Healthcare context for Piacenza, with national-level information from Italy 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 Piacenza, see the Italy 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 Piacenza
Local mobility context for Piacenza, with national-level context from Italy where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Piacenza, see the Italy 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 Piacenza. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Piacenza
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 Piacenza 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 Piacenza air-quality module
- Browse the clean-air city collection
Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Piacenza 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 Piacenza
Is Piacenza worth visiting?
Yes — excellent quality of life (80/100), with nearby nature such as Antola Natural Regional Park, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park.
Is Piacenza good for families?
Strong (79/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Piacenza affordable?
Around average cost; about €1,470/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Piacenza?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.
What are Piacenza's main industries?
Mainly tourism, hospitality, manufacturing.
What is the climate in Piacenza?
A mediterranean climate, averaging about 13.9°C.
Does Piacenza have universities?
Higher education is strong (65/100).
What is healthcare like in Piacenza?
Healthcare access is strong (67/100).
Is Piacenza good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is strong (71/100).
What nature is near Piacenza?
Within ~170 km: Antola Natural Regional Park, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park.
Explore Piacenza modules
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Cost of Living in Piacenza
Piacenza's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality in Piacenza
Piacenza'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 Piacenza
Piacenza's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety in Piacenza
Piacenza's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed in Piacenza
Piacenza's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk in Piacenza
Piacenza's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
City rankings
Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.
Cost of living in Piacenza
Cost of living estimates for Piacenza — 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 Piacenza
Climate profile for Piacenza — Mediterranean climate, annual average 13.9°C, comfort score 82/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Piacenza
Economy and jobs profile for Piacenza — tourism economy, economy score 62/100, key industries including tourism, hospitality, manufacturing. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Piacenza
Education profile for Piacenza — regional education center, education score 60/100, 4 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Piacenza
Healthcare and retirement profile for Piacenza — healthcare access city, healthcare score 67/100, retirement score 71/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Visual guide to Piacenza
Source-attributed visual context for Piacenza 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 Piacenza
Weekend trip planning checklist for Piacenza — 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 Piacenza
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 Piacenza
Estimate a monthly budget for Piacenza 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 Piacenza
Plan a trip budget for Piacenza using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.
Nearby cities from Piacenza
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Piacenza. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
Cremona, Italy
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Pavia, Italy
Same region · about 45 km from Piacenza. Explore Pavia's city intelligence profile.
Parma, Italy
Nearby city · about 57 km from Piacenza. Explore Parma's city intelligence profile.
Milan, Italy
Same region · about 61 km from Piacenza. Explore Milan's city intelligence profile.
Brescia, Italy
Same region · about 68 km from Piacenza. Explore Brescia's city intelligence profile.
Monza, Italy
Same region · about 68 km from Piacenza. Explore Monza's city intelligence profile.
Bergamo, Italy
Same region · about 72 km from Piacenza. Explore Bergamo's city intelligence profile.
Reggio Emilia, Italy
Same region · about 83 km from Piacenza. Explore Reggio Emilia's city intelligence profile.
Mantua, Italy
Same region · about 86 km from Piacenza. Explore Mantua's city intelligence profile.
Genoa, Italy
Same region · about 94 km from Piacenza. Explore Genoa's city intelligence profile.
Themed collections
Theme-first discovery collections that include Piacenza — grouped by outdoor interest (mountains, lakes, coasts, forests, national parks) rather than geography.
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Piacenza FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Piacenza, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Piacenza
Is Piacenza worth visiting?
Piacenza has a very high quality-of-life estimate (80/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as Antola Natural Regional Park, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park and Trebbia River within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Piacenza?
Piacenza has a very high quality-of-life estimate (80/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 80/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Piacenza?
A single resident of Piacenza spends roughly €1,470 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near €780. Overall the city is around average cost for Italy. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Piacenza?
Plan for around-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Piacenza is high for remote workers (69/100), based on connectivity, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Piacenza?
Piacenza's labour market is moderate, with opportunities concentrated in tourism and hospitality, manufacturing and technology. Piacenza has a tourism-driven economy with strengths in tourism, hospitality and manufacturing.
Is Piacenza good for digital nomads and remote work?
Piacenza offers solid infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 68/100.
What are the education options in Piacenza?
Piacenza is a regional education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Economics, Engineering and Computer Science.
Is Piacenza a good place to study?
Piacenza offers a moderate student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods and strong quality of life.
What is healthcare like in Piacenza?
Piacenza has solid baseline healthcare access, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 67/100. Residents have strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Piacenza a good place to retire?
Piacenza offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 71/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space, walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Piacenza?
Piacenza has a mediterranean climate, averaging about 13.9°C annually with roughly 800 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jul.
Is Piacenza a safe place to live?
Piacenza is estimated to be a generally safe city (77/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.
How easy is it to get around Piacenza?
Piacenza indexes a walkability score of 79 and a cycling score of 56 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Piacenza?
Nature destinations within about 170 km of Piacenza include Antola Natural Regional Park, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park and Trebbia River. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.
Is Piacenza good for families?
Piacenza scores high for family living (79/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.
What outdoor activities are there around Piacenza?
Piacenza rates 57/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 87/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Antola Natural Regional Park, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park and Trebbia River supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.
Interpretation
Use the Piacenza profile to compare transport access, cost, and economic dimensions alongside Milan, Parma, and Bologna. Its standout dimensions are cost of living (58/100) and energy (54/100). The area most worth watching is air quality (46/100), 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 Italy country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Piacenza 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.