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Quality of life in Ruswil (Lucerne) — scores, review and neighborhoods

5.7/ 10
Good
Population
6,751
Commune type
Town

Living in Ruswil, a commune of 6751 inhabitants in Canton Lucerne — with an overall score of 5.7/10, this commune is average for quality of life in Switzerland. It stands out for Nature & Green Spaces (9.5/10) and Noise (9.4/10). Its score is in line with the cantonal average.

Scorecard

Noise
9.4
Air Quality
6.2
Public Transport
3.3
Education & Culture
4.4
Nightlife & Dining
2.6
Nature & Green Spaces
9.5
Healthcare
6.6
Taxation
4.1
Annual Sunshine
5.6
Cantonal average

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Family
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For nature lovers looking to settle in Switzerland, Ruswil achieves a compatibility score of 7.1/10. Key strengths for this profile include Nature & Green Spaces and Noise. The Young Professional profile (4.8/10) would find better alternatives in neighboring communes.

Strengths: Ruswil excels in Nature & Green Spaces (9.5/10) — a green environment with many accessible green spaces, Noise (9.4/10) — a quiet environment, ideal for rest and focus, Healthcare (6.6/10) — excellent access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals.

Areas to consider: Lower scores are noted for Nightlife & Dining (2.6/10) — limited dining and nightlife options, Public Transport (3.3/10) — limited public transport connections, Taxation (4.1/10) — a higher tax burden than average.

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Key Infrastructure

Education & Culture

Schul- und Gemeindebibliothek SchlossmatteLibrary
Tropfstei RuswilCinema / Theatre
Schulhaus DorfSchool
BärenmattSchool
Schulhaus ZiswilSchool
Schulhaus UnterdorfSchool

Public Transport

WerthensteinTrain Station
NeumüliBus Stop
RottalcenterBus Stop
RebstockstrasseBus Stop
SonnhöfliBus Stop
FreieckBus Stop
AlthusBus Stop
ZiswilBus Stop

Healthcare Facilities

Praxis UnimedicaDoctor
Praxis Dr. Graf AndreasDoctor
Praxis Dr. Pollak Josef und VincentDoctor

Guides to read for this area

Four guides by lifestyle profile and three analyses of this area's strongest criteria.

By lifestyle profile

Family
Where to Live in Lucerne as a Family
Young Professional
Where to Live in Lucerne as a Young Professional
Retirement
Where to Live in Lucerne in Retirement
Nature
Where to Live in Lucerne Close to Nature

Frequently asked questions about Ruswil

What's it like to live in Ruswil? Resident impressions and quality of life
Ruswil shares the Lucerne agglomeration with Werthenstein, Buttisholz, and Nottwil, but stands apart through its exceptional environmental quality. The commune's weakest dimension is restaurant and leisure infrastructure, scoring just 1.1, alongside limited public transport connectivity at 2.1. Education scores similarly at 2.1. However, Ruswil excels dramatically in natural surroundings with a 9.5 score and noise protection at 9.4, reflecting a genuinely quiet, green setting. Air quality reaches 7.1. It is worth noting that healthcare access scores 6.1. The main tradeoff here is clear: Ruswil offers countryside tranquility and nature access at the cost of limited dining, entertainment, and transit options—a profile suiting those prioritizing peace and landscape over urban convenience.
How sunny and clean is the air in Ruswil?
Ruswil's environmental profile shows notable variation compared to its neighbors Werthenstein, Buttisholz, and Nottwil. The commune's air quality ranks moderately at 7.1, positioning it as reasonably clean but not exceptional for the region. Sunlight exposure, however, represents a significant weakness at 5.6, suggesting below-average annual sunshine hours. Worth flagging is that Ruswil's nature score of 9.5 stands as its strongest environmental dimension, reflecting abundant green spaces and natural amenities. The core tradeoff emerges clearly: while the commune benefits from excellent natural environments and acceptable air quality, limited sunlight availability may influence both residential comfort and seasonal wellbeing for inhabitants.
How well-connected is Ruswil? Transport, schools, dining
Ruswil faces a markedly different situation than neighbors Werthenstein, Buttisholz, and Nottwil when it comes to urban connectivity. The commune scores weakly on public transport (2.1), education (2.1), and dining options (1.1), lagging considerably in these dimensions. It is worth noting that despite these limitations, Ruswil excels in environmental quality, with outstanding scores for nature (9.5) and noise pollution control (9.4). Health services also register respectably at 6.1. The main tradeoff is clear: Ruswil prioritizes rural tranquility and natural amenities over the infrastructure and services typical of more densely connected communes, making it better suited for those valuing countryside living over urban convenience.
What are the neighboring communes of Ruswil and how big is it?
Ruswil borders Werthenstein, Buttisholz, and Nottwil in the Lucerne agglomeration, making it part of a well-connected cluster. With a population of 6,751, Ruswil is a modest-sized commune offering notable environmental strengths. It scores exceptionally high on nature (9.5) and quiet conditions (9.4), reflecting its rural character. However, education and restaurant amenities score low at 2.1 and 1.1 respectively, suggesting limited local services in these categories. Health facilities perform moderately at 6.1. The main tradeoff here is clear: Ruswil prioritizes natural environment and tranquility over urban conveniences and diverse dining or educational infrastructure.
Is Ruswil a tax-friendly municipality?
Compared to neighbors Werthenstein, Buttisholz, and Nottwil, Ruswil presents a moderate tax position with a score of 4.1—neither distinctly favorable nor punitive. It is worth noting that fiscal friendliness is not the commune's defining strength. The standout assets are environmental: nature scores exceptionally at 9.5 and noise pollution is minimal at 9.4. Health services also perform respectably at 6.1. For those prioritizing tax advantages, Ruswil represents a secondary consideration; the commune's real appeal lies in its natural environment and low sound pollution rather than its fiscal regime.

Neighboring communes of Ruswil

Demographic profile

Age structure

0–19 years 22.4 %20–64 years 61.2 %65 and over 16.4 %
Density
156 inhab./km²
Change over 10 yrs
+6.9 %
Vacant housing
0.6 %
New dwellings
15.6 per 1,000 inhab.
Social assistance
1.6 %
Tertiary employment
48.1 %

Land use

Built-up area 7 %Agricultural land 71.9 %Forest 20.7 %

Source: FSO — Regional portraits of municipalities, 2021

Information

Canton
Lucerne (LU)
Language region
German-speaking Switzerland
Coordinates
47.0782, 8.1360
BFS Number
1098
Last updated
29 June 2026

Data: FSO, geo.admin.ch, OSM — Scores normalised 0-10

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