Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
2'524 49.7%
Men
2'553 50.3%
Children & youth (0–19)
1'167 23.0%
Swiss citizens
4'477 87.7%
Foreign residents
629 12.3%
0–19 · 1'167 · 23.0%20–64 · 3'118 · 61.4%65+ · 792 · 15.6%
Foreign residents 12.3%0%61.6%
Source: BFS/OFS · retrieved 24.07.2026
Recent federal votes
BFS · sd-t-17-0214.06.2026Änderung des Bundesgesetzes über den zivilen Ersatzdienst (Zivildienstgesetz, ZDG)● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 66.9%56.7% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 67.7%44.2% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 64.3%52.3% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 63.9%25.6% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023Mitte31.1% · strongest party
Mitte31.1%
SVP20.7%
FDP15.8%
SP10.7%
GRÜNE10.6%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier165%
Cantonal tax multiplier145%
165%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 18 of 79 in canton LucerneSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Egolzwil · 7.7 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.1 °C
Precipitation 2025962 mm
10.1 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websiteoberkirch.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (5)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Oberkirch?
- Oberkirch has 5 postal codes: 6018, 6207, 6208, 6210, 6216.
- What is the tax rate in Oberkirch?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Oberkirch is 165% (2026); canton LU levies 145%.
- How many residents does Oberkirch have?
- Oberkirch has 5'077 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Oberkirch in?
- Oberkirch is located in canton LU.