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Ankum, Germany

Lower Saxony · Germany

Ankum is a small city in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 7,186. Elevation: 190 ft (58 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
7,186 Population 234/sq mi density
190 ft Elevation 58 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
31.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$31,558 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$31,558 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value, $425/mo rent

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About Ankum

Ankum

Ankum is a municipality in the district of Osnabrück, in Lower Saxony, Germany.
From the Parish Ankum many people had emigrated to the Netherlands until 1800 and later to the USA.

People

Population7,186
Density234/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$31,558

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,000
Rent$425
Ownership50.0%
Housing Units2,874

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain31.1 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Population7,186
Population Density234 / sq mi
Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Coordinates52.5500°, 7.8833°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceLower Saxony
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation31.1 inches (790 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.8 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$31,558

About Ankum

Ankum is a small city in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 7,186. The city sits at an elevation of 190 feet (58 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Ankum is $31,558, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 280 business establishments.

Income: Ankum vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$31,558
58% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)280

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ankum is $85,000, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $425 (63% below the national average of $1,163). 50.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,874 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$85,000
70% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$425
63% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership50.0%
Owner-Occupied50.0%
Renter-Occupied50.0%
Housing Units2,874

Property Tax

Climate in Ankum

Ankum has an average annual temperature of 9.9°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (2.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 840 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.3°C / 36°F -0.1° / 4.7° 82.9
Feb 2.8°C / 37°F -0.1° / 5.8° 64.3
Mar 5.6°C / 42°F 1.6° / 9.6° 62.7
Apr 9.4°C / 49°F 4.1° / 14.6° 44.9
May 13.1°C / 56°F 7.7° / 18.5° 55.1
Jun 16°C / 61°F 10.7° / 21.3° 66.9
Jul 18.2°C / 65°F 12.7° / 23.6° 80.4
Aug 18°C / 64°F 12.6° / 23.3° 79.3
Sep 14.4°C / 58°F 9.6° / 19.2° 71.4
Oct 10.2°C / 50°F 6.3° / 14.1° 75.2
Nov 5.9°C / 43°F 3.2° / 8.7° 71.5
Dec 3°C / 37°F 0.8° / 5.3° 85.0
Ankum experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 280 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 31.1 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 190 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below Germany avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Area30.7 sq mi (79.5 km²)
Population Density234/sq mi
Coordinates52.5500°N, 7.8833°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.1"
18% below Germany avg
Snowfall 2.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.07"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

247 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Sep 24, 2022.

May 16, 1991 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany M4.7 31 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 32 km
Jul 24, 2009 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany M4.1 147 km
Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 65 km
Mar 22, 1993 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.8 35 km
Aug 8, 2006 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands M3.8 128 km
Jan 29, 1994 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.7 37 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 28 km
Aug 3, 1992 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany M3.6 118 km
Feb 17, 2008 2 km WNW of Moers, Germany M3.6 150 km
Aug 3, 1995 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany M3.6 47 km
Aug 6, 2003 3 km SW of Wesel, Germany M3.5 134 km
Feb 16, 2007 3 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany M3.5 130 km
Feb 7, 2013 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands M3.4 128 km
Aug 16, 2012 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands M3.4 116 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km SW of Recke, Germany M3.4 29 km
Nov 24, 1990 3 km E of Dortmund, Germany M3.4 118 km
Oct 18, 2003 4 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany M3.4 129 km
May 7, 1996 4 km WSW of Xanten, Germany M3.4 143 km
May 13, 2008 3 km NNW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany M3.3 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.7 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.1 in Wettest

Ankum has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 35°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Ankum

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Grundschule Ankum - - - -
August-Benninghaus Schule - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ankum

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
deutschrap deutschrap, german rap MP3 128 kbps
Radio RST - MP3 128 kbps
Melodic Radio melodic rock, rock MP3 192 kbps
Shake!FM funk, hip-hop MP3
Radio Osnabrück undefined MP3
Antenne Münster local news, pop music MP3 128 kbps
Deutschrap-Deluxe von laut.fm deutschrap, hiphop MP3 128 kbps
NurseFM - MP3 128 kbps
OS-Radio pop music, regional MP3 192 kbps
AngelsFox-Radio discofox+schlager MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Ankum

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ackerbürgerhaus aus dem Jahre 1843
Alte Ruthemühle
Bienenmuseum
Feuerwehrmuseum
Heimatmuseum Höckel
Heimatstübchen mit Dorfmuseum
Historische Kinotechnik
Historische Scheune
Hollager Hof
Landleben Austellung
Mäuse Turm
Meyers Haus
Mineralienmuseum Mettingen
Museum für feldspurige Industriebahnen Osnabrück-Piesberg
Museum im Kloster
Museum Industriekultur Osnabrück
Naturschutz- und Bildungszentrum Alfsee
Pferdezuchtmuseum
Radiomuseum
Schulmuseum
Schweger Mühle
Selingsmühle
Stadtmuseum
Tuchmacher Museum Bramsche
Tüöttenmuseum
Varusschlacht im Osnabrücker Land - Museum und Park Kalkriese

Libraries in Ankum

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek der IGS und Samtgemeinde0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei Hemmelte0.0
Bücherei St. Bonafatius0.0
Bücherei St. Catharina0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Hochschule Osnabrück - Teilbibliothek Haste0.0
Kath. ö. Bücherei0.0
Kath. öff. Bücherei St. Alexander0.0
Kath.-Öffentliche Bücherei Lage-Rieste0.0
Katholische Bücherei Löningen0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei St. Petrus Lastrup0.0
Medienforum0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei St. Bonifatius0.0
Pfarrbürerei St. Philippus und Jacobus0.0
Samtgemeindebücherei Artland0.0
Stadtbücherei Bramsche0.0

Farmers Markets in Ankum

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Löninger Wochenmarkt
Marktplatz Recke
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt Belm
Wochenmarkt Bersenbrück

Hotels in Ankum

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Billenkamp
Ferienhof Schmidt
Hotel Raming
Landhotel Schmidt
Reiterhof Eilfort

Restaurants in Ankum

8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bungenstock´s Ankumer Gasthaus
Gasthaus Grüner Wald
Gaststätte Bergmann
Peperoni
Pizzeria Piccolo
Ristorante Lucchese
See+Sporthotel
Zorbas

Cafes in Ankum

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café-Konditorei Wilke GmbH
Sitter Landcafe

Cinemas in Ankum

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gloria Kinocenter Ankum

Dentists in Ankum

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Relker
Sklarek

Veterinaries in Ankum

4 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

agro prax Gesellschaft für Tiermedizin und Betriebsbegleitung mbH
Gemeinschaftspraxis Arnold
Pferdeklinik Ankum
Veterinärlabor Ankum

Train Stations in Ankum

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ankum

Bus Stations in Ankum

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DE #2292335841
Realschule

Gas Stations in Ankum

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Autohaus Berling
BFT
BSD
Raiffeisen
Shell

Banks in Ankum

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Oldenburgische Landesbank
Postbank
Sparkasse
Sparkasse Ankum
Volksbank

Stadiums & Teams in Ankum

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Airports Near Ankum

35 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Münster Osnabrück AirportFMOLarge Airport
Bielefeld AirportBFEMedium Airport
Diepholz Air Base-Medium Airport
Alte Ems Airfield-Small Airport
Atterheide Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Zwischenahn-Rostrup Airfield-Small Airport
Barßel Airfield-Small Airport
Beelen Airfield-Small Airport
Bohmte-Bad Essen Airfield-Small Airport
Borghorst Airfield-Small Airport
Colnrade Ultralight Field-Small Airport
Damme Airfield-Small Airport
Dankern Airfield-Small Airport
Donstorf UL-Small Airport
Everswinkel Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Flugplatz Achmer-Small Airport
Flugplatz Leer-Papenburg-Small Airport
Flugplatz Nordhorn-Lingen-Small Airport
Ganderkesee Atlas Airfield-Small Airport
Große Höhe Airfield-Small Airport
Melle-Grönegau Airfield-Small Airport
Meppen Air Base-Small Airport
Metelen Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Münster-Telgte Airfield-Small Airport
Oelde Bergeler Airfield-Small Airport
Oldenburg-Hatten Airfield-Small Airport
Ottmarsbocholt Airfield-Small Airport
Paradiek Lohne bei Vechta-Small Airport
Quakenbrück Airfield-Small Airport
Rheine-Bentlage Airfield-Small Airport
Rheine-Eschendorf Airfield-Small Airport
Steinberg in Surwold Glider Airfield-Small Airport
Varrelbusch AirfieldVACSmall Airport
Westerenger Airfield-Small Airport
Westerstede-Felde Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Ankum

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Gelbe Punkt

Treatment Centers in Ankum

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Fachklinik Nettetal
Fachklinik St. Marienstift
Pro Vita
St. Leo-Stift
St.-Elisabeth-Hospital

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ankum

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Artländer Dom St. Nikolaus
Baptisten Gemeinde Ankum
Kreuzweg Taggenbrock
Mennonitengemeinde

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 Ankum

What is the population of Ankum?

Ankum has a population of 7,186 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 234 people per square mile, spread across 30.7 square miles.

Is Ankum expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,558, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $85,000 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $425 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Ankum?

Ankum has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.1 inches, with 2.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Ankum?

There are 280 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ankum?

The median home value in Ankum is $85,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $425. The homeownership rate is 50.0%.

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