Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
1'067 48.5%
Men
1'132 51.5%
Children & youth (0–19)
525 23.9%
Swiss citizens
1'798 82.4%
Foreign residents
383 17.6%
0–19 · 525 · 23.9%20–64 · 1'332 · 60.6%65+ · 342 · 15.6%
Foreign residents 17.6%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 65.7%63.2% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 66.6%70.3% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 56.4%40.3% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 56.9%16.3% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP45.1% · strongest party
SVP45.1%
Mitte31.9%
FDP11.2%
SP5.6%
GRÜNE2.5%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier215%
Cantonal tax multiplier145%
215%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 64 of 79 in canton LucerneSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Schüpfheim · 13.2 kmAnnual mean temperature 20258.9 °C
Precipitation 20251'277 mm
8.9 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitewerthenstein.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (3)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Werthenstein?
- Werthenstein has 3 postal codes: 6105, 6106, 6110.
- What is the tax rate in Werthenstein?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Werthenstein is 215% (2026); canton LU levies 145%.
- How many residents does Werthenstein have?
- Werthenstein has 2'199 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Werthenstein in?
- Werthenstein is located in canton LU.