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Altenbeken, Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany

Altenbeken is a small city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany with a population of 9,716. Elevation: 810 ft (247 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
9,716 Population 317/sq mi density
810 ft Elevation 247 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
40.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$29,580 Median Income
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Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$29,580 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,200 home value, $366/mo rent

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People

Population9,716
Density317/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$29,580

Housing

A+
Home Value$73,200
Rent$366
Ownership66.8%
Housing Units3,886

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain40.1 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation810 ft (247 m)
Population9,716
Population Density317 / sq mi
Elevation810 ft (247 m)
Coordinates51.7646°, 8.9420°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceNorth Rhine-Westphalia
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation40.1 inches (1,018 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.7 inches (27 cm)
Median Household Income$29,580

About Altenbeken

Altenbeken is a small city in Germany (North Rhine-Westphalia) with a population of 9,716. The city sits at an elevation of 810 feet (247 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Altenbeken is $29,580, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 379 business establishments.

Income: Altenbeken vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$29,580
61% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)379

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Altenbeken is $73,200, 74% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $366 (69% below the national average of $1,163). 66.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 3,886 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$73,200
74% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$366
69% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.8%
Owner-Occupied66.8%
Renter-Occupied33.2%
Housing Units3,886

Property Tax

Climate in Altenbeken

Altenbeken has an average annual temperature of 9.9°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.4°C), the coldest is Jan (2°C). Average annual precipitation is 903 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2°C / 36°F -0.6° / 4.6° 87.7
Feb 2.4°C / 36°F -0.6° / 5.5° 64.1
Mar 5.4°C / 42°F 1.5° / 9.4° 64.9
Apr 9.2°C / 49°F 4.2° / 14.3° 53.1
May 13°C / 55°F 7.8° / 18.2° 64.4
Jun 16°C / 61°F 10.7° / 21.3° 70.8
Jul 18.4°C / 65°F 13.1° / 23.6° 90.3
Aug 18.2°C / 65°F 13.1° / 23.3° 85.6
Sep 14.5°C / 58°F 10° / 19° 77.0
Oct 10.3°C / 51°F 6.7° / 13.9° 76.7
Nov 5.9°C / 43°F 3.3° / 8.6° 79.6
Dec 3°C / 37°F 0.5° / 5.4° 88.6
Altenbeken experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. The area receives 10.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 810 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below Germany avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation810 ft (247 m)
Area30.6 sq mi (79.3 km²)
Population Density317/sq mi
Coordinates51.7646°N, 8.9420°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.1"
5% above Germany avg
Snowfall 10.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.09"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

165 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.4 on Jul 18, 2008.

May 16, 1991 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany M4.7 107 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 110 km
Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 131 km
Mar 22, 1993 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.8 96 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 113 km
Jan 29, 1994 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.7 95 km
Aug 3, 1992 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany M3.6 95 km
Aug 3, 1995 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany M3.6 101 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km SW of Recke, Germany M3.4 108 km
Nov 24, 1990 3 km E of Dortmund, Germany M3.4 102 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SE of Dortmund, Germany M3.3 104 km
Mar 22, 2007 2 km SW of Essen, Germany M3.3 140 km
Oct 25, 1990 4 km NNE of Dortmund, Germany M3.2 104 km
Aug 18, 1998 2 km N of Werne, Germany M3.2 91 km
Feb 27, 2007 2 km SSW of Schermbeck, Germany M3.2 144 km
Jun 4, 1992 4 km W of Lanstrop, Germany M3.2 102 km
Dec 19, 1994 2 km SE of Kamen, Germany M3.2 89 km
Sep 18, 1998 0 km ESE of Fröndenberg, Germany M3.2 87 km
Nov 18, 2000 2 km ENE of Kamen, Germany M3.2 88 km
Jan 4, 2000 4 km WSW of Holzwickede, Germany M3.2 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.8 in
March 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in Driest
May 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
July 62°F (16°C) 3.6 in
August 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in Warmest
September 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.6 in
December 35°F (2°C) 4.1 in Wettest

Altenbeken has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 33°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (2.7").

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Schools in Altenbeken

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hundeschule Eggepfoten
Sportpferde Heinrich Fornefeld
Bildungswerkstatt Realschule Altenbeken
Grundschule Egge, Standort Altenbeken
Gesamtdeutsche Bildungsstätte Himmighausen
Grundschule Egge, Standort Buke
Grundschule Egge, Standort Schwaney
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Radio Stations near Altenbeken

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Technolovers TROPICAL HOUSE balearic house, deep house MP3 192 kbps
Radio Hochstift MP3 192 kbps
Radio Bielefeld bielefeld, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Herford MP3 192 kbps
EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Study adult contemporary, ambient MP3 192 kbps
BFBS Germany mix MP3 128 kbps
WDR 2 Ostwestfalen-Lippe UNKNOWN
Gay Radio (FR) MP3 128 kbps
Radio HCJB christian MP3 64 kbps
TeutoRadio MP3
radio aktiv Hameln pop, talk MP3 256 kbps
radio flora community radio, freies radio MP3 192 kbps
Coco und Jambo 90s, dance MP3 128 kbps
Hertz 87.9 - Campusradio für Bielefeld | MP3 HQ bielefeld, campus radio MP3
Radio Larmo pop music MP3 128 kbps
Epic Lounge - BEACH CLUB LOUNGE ambient, ambient and relaxation music MP3 192 kbps
EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Hotel Lounge ambient, ambient and relaxation music MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Altenbeken

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ars Sacrale
Bier- und Schnapsmuseum
Burg Dringenberg
Burgmuseum
Car-Museum "der kleine Lemgoer"
Deutsches Traktoren und Modellauto Museum
Die Vereinigten Museen
Diözesanmuseum
Dorfmuseum Schlangen
Freilichtmuseum Detmold
Friedrich-Wilhelm-Weber Museum
Fürstliches Residenzschloss Detmold
Geburtshaus Peter Hille
Gedenkstätte Pauline von Mallinckrodt
Glasmuseum Bad Driburg
Heimathof
Heinz Nixdorf MuseumsForum
Heinz-Koch-Haus Glasmuseum
Hermanneum
Historische Trafoturmstation Schlangen Mitte
Historisches Museum im Marstall
Historisches Rathaus
Husarenmuseum
Käsemuseum
Kunstverein Paderborn
Lippisches Landesmuseum
Lippisches Landesmuseum - naturkundliche Sammlung
LWL-Freilichtmuseum Detmold - Westfälisches Landesmuseum für Volkskunde
Möbelmuseum
MoorErlebnisWelt
Mühlenmuseum
Museum für Klosterkultur
Museum für russlanddeutsche Kulturgeschichte
Museum in der Kaiserpfalz
NABU Natur-Infozentrum Senne
Naturkundemuseum im Marstall
Ortsgeschichtliches Museum
Papiermühle Plöger
Residenzmuseum Schloß Neuhaus
Rotkreuzgeschichtliche Sammlung in Westfalen-Lippe
Sackmuseum
Sammlung Nachtmann
Stadtmuseum
Stationärmotoren Museum
Stiftung Kloster Dalheim. LWL-Landesmuseum für Klosterkultur
Teddy- & Puppenmuseum
Traktorenmuseum
Volkssternwarte Paderborn

Libraries in Altenbeken

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arthothek0.0
Bibliothek Paderborn / Außenstelle Schloß Neuhaus0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei Hiddesen0.0
Bücherei Schlangen0.0
Bürgerbücherei Dahl0.0
Christliche Bibliothek0.0
Die Bücherei St. Saturnina0.0
Erzbischöfliche Akademische Bibliothek Paderborn0.0
Gemeindebücherei Augustdorf0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bibliothek0.0
Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei Etteln0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei Herz-Jesu0.0
Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei Sankt Meinolfus Dörenhagen0.0
Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei St. Bonifatius Stadtheide0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei St. Michael Kirchborchen0.0
Lippische Landesbibliothek0.0
Medienzentrum im Erzbistum Paderborn0.0
Open Library Eden0.0
Pfarrbücherei Schwaney0.0
Präsenzbibliothek der Theologischen Fakultät Paderborn0.0
Stadtbibliothek, Kinder- und Computerabteilung0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Bad Driburg0.0
Stadtbücherei Detmold0.0
Städtische Bücherei0.0
Universitätsbibliothek0.0
Zentralbibliothek Paderborn0.0

Farmers Markets in Altenbeken

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Lichthofmarkt
Marktplatz
Marktplatz
Wochenmarkt

Hotels in Altenbeken

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Pension Mertens

Restaurants in Altenbeken

9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Da Gloria
La Luna
Museum’s Deele Altenbeken
Pizzeria Horus
Pörtners Gaststube
Rodízio Paderborn
Saal Bendfeld
Zum Eggetal
Zum Eichborn

Cafes in Altenbeken

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kuhrausch
Museums-Deele Altenbeken

Monuments in Altenbeken

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dyk Ton Buck Älteste Buker Wasserstelle
Kleiner Viadukt
Viadukt Altenbeken

Dentists in Altenbeken

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Zahnarzt Praxis Dr. Levermann
Zahnarzt Rustemeyer Bollmann
Zahnheilkunde Torben Sonkol

Train Stations in Altenbeken

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Altenbeken

Gas Stations in Altenbeken

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AVIA
AVIA
Tankstelle Sauerwald

Banks in Altenbeken

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sparkasse
Verbundvolksbank OWL

Breweries in Altenbeken

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Am Niederntor
BrauArt LamaSan
Josefs Bräu
Privatbrauerei Strate Detmold

Stadiums & Teams in Altenbeken

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Altenbeken

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Skiliftkarussell Winterberg 0.0 $0
Skihang am Poppenberg in Brilon 0.0 $0
Skihang Tüppel 0.0 $0

Airports Near Altenbeken

45 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hannover AirportHAJLarge Airport
Kassel AirportKSFLarge Airport
Paderborn Lippstadt AirportPADLarge Airport
Bielefeld AirportBFEMedium Airport
Bückeburg Air BaseMedium Airport
Fritzlar Army AirfieldFRZMedium Airport
Wunstorf Air BaseMedium Airport
Allendorf-Eder AirfieldSmall Airport
Auf der Schaufel Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Pyrmont AirfieldSmall Airport
Bisperode AirfieldSmall Airport
Blomberg-Borkhausen AirfieldSmall Airport
Bohmte-Bad Essen AirfieldSmall Airport
Brakel AirfieldSmall Airport
Brilon-Hochsauerland AirfieldSmall Airport
Bückeburg-Weinberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Büren AirfieldSmall Airport
Dehausen AirfieldSmall Airport
Deisterflieger ULSmall Airport
Der Dingel AirfieldSmall Airport
Detmold AirfieldSmall Airport
Edermünde-Grifte AirfieldSmall Airport
Eimbeckhausen AirfieldSmall Airport
Flugplatz „Graner Berg“Small Airport
Hellenhagen AirfieldSmall Airport
Hölleberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Höxter-Holzminden AirfieldSmall Airport
Ithwiesen AirfieldSmall Airport
Korbach AirfieldSmall Airport
Melle-Grönegau AirfieldSmall Airport
Mengeringhausen AirfieldSmall Airport
Meschede-Schüren AirfieldSmall Airport
Mosenberg AirfeldSmall Airport
Oerlinghausen AirfieldSmall Airport
Paderborn-Haxterberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Porta Westfalica AirfieldSmall Airport
Rinteln AirfieldSmall Airport
Schmallenberg-Rennefeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Soest-Bad Sassendorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Uslar AirfieldSmall Airport
Vinsebeck AirfieldSmall Airport
Waldeck AirfieldSmall Airport
Warburg-Am Heinberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Westerenger AirfieldSmall Airport
Zierenberg AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Altenbeken

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hermes Paketshop
Postfiliale 523

Treatment Centers in Altenbeken

17 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Brunnenklinik
Caspar Heinrich Klinik Bad Driburg
Cecilien-Klinik
Dr. Becker Brunnen-Klinik
Klinik Dreizehnlinden
Klinik Rosenberg
Knappschafts-Klinik Bad Driburg
Marcus Klinik
Medizinisches Zentrum für Gesundheit Bad Lippspringe MZG-Westfalen
MZG - Klinik Schanzenberg
MZG - Klinik Schanzenberg
Park-Klinik Bad Hermannsborn
Reha-Klinik Schloss Hamborn
Reha-Sportgemeinschaft Paderborn von 1953 e.V.
Reha-Zentrum Bad Driburg | Klinik Berlin
Rehazentrum Salutaris
Teutoburger-Wald-Klinik

Churches & Religious Organizations in Altenbeken

17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Antoniuskapelle
Bethaus
Evangelische Kirche Altenbeken
Friedhofskapelle
Friedhofskapelle
Friedhofskapelle
Friedhofskapelle
Heilig-Kreuz
Kath. Pfarramt Heilig-Kreuz
Kath. Pfarramt Sankt Johannes Baptist
Kreuzkapelle
Madonna am Walde
Mariengrotte
Sankt Dionysius
St. Joh. Nepomuk
St. Johannes
St. Johannes Baptist

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Berlin

🇩🇪 About Germany

Capital Berlin
Population 82,927,922
Area 357,021 km²
GDP (USD) $4,562,207,532,490
GDP per capita $54,777
HDI 0.950
Life expectancy 80.5 years
Internet users 92.5%
Urban population 81.9%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages German
Calling code +49
TLD .de
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Germany

19 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Neujahr
Jan 6 Epiphany Heilige Drei Könige
Mar 8 International Women's Day Internationaler Frauentag
Apr 3 Good Friday Karfreitag
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Ostersonntag
Apr 6 Easter Monday Ostermontag
May 1 Labour Day Tag der Arbeit
May 14 Ascension Day Christi Himmelfahrt
May 24 Pentecost Pfingstsonntag
May 25 Whit Monday Pfingstmontag
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Fronleichnam
Aug 15 Assumption Day Mariä Himmelfahrt
Sep 20 World Children's Day Weltkindertag
Oct 3 German Unity Day Tag der Deutschen Einheit
Oct 31 Reformation Day Reformationstag
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Allerheiligen
Nov 18 Repentance and Prayer Day Buß- und Bettag
Dec 25 Christmas Day Erster Weihnachtstag
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Zweiter Weihnachtstag

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Frequently Asked Questions About Altenbeken

What is the population of Altenbeken?

Altenbeken has a population of 9,716 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 317 people per square mile, spread across 30.6 square miles.

Is Altenbeken expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,580, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $73,200 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $366 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Altenbeken?

Altenbeken has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.1 inches, with 10.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Altenbeken?

There are 379 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Altenbeken?

The median home value in Altenbeken is $73,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $366. The homeownership rate is 66.8%.

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