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Bad Ems, Germany

Rheinland-Pfalz · Germany

Bad Ems is a small city in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany with a population of 9,735. Elevation: 282 ft (86 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
9,735 Population 1,348/sq mi density
282 ft Elevation 86 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
49.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$28,847 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$28,847 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,800 home value, $429/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population9,735
Density1,348/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,847

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,800
Rent$429
Ownership36.8%
Housing Units3,894

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain49.0 in/yr
Sunny Days217/yr
Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Population9,735
Population Density1,348 / sq mi
Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Coordinates50.3354°, 7.7137°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceRheinland-Pfalz
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation49.0 inches (1,244 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.6 inches (35 cm)
Median Household Income$28,847

About Bad Ems

Bad Ems is a small city in Germany (Rheinland-Pfalz) with a population of 9,735. The city sits at an elevation of 282 feet (86 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Bad Ems is $28,847, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 380 business establishments.

Income: Bad Ems vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$28,847
62% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)380

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bad Ems is $85,800, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $429 (63% below the national average of $1,163). 36.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,894 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$85,800
70% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$429
63% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership36.8%
Owner-Occupied36.8%
Renter-Occupied63.2%
Housing Units3,894

Property Tax

Climate in Bad Ems

Bad Ems has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.6°C), the coldest is Jan (1.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 787 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.5°C / 35°F -1.2° / 4.2° 71.7
Feb 2.2°C / 36°F -1.2° / 5.5° 61.3
Mar 5.2°C / 41°F 0.6° / 9.8° 66.3
Apr 9.7°C / 49°F 3.8° / 15.6° 38.5
May 13°C / 55°F 7.3° / 18.7° 71.0
Jun 16.4°C / 62°F 10.7° / 22.2° 71.2
Jul 18.6°C / 65°F 12.7° / 24.5° 69.2
Aug 17.7°C / 64°F 11.9° / 23.5° 71.5
Sep 14.2°C / 58°F 8.8° / 19.7° 55.1
Oct 10°C / 50°F 5.8° / 14.3° 61.0
Nov 5.6°C / 42°F 2.6° / 8.5° 62.3
Dec 2.7°C / 37°F 0.2° / 5.2° 87.7
Bad Ems experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 282 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below Germany avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days217 days/yr

Geography

Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Area7.2 sq mi (18.7 km²)
Population Density1,348/sq mi
Coordinates50.3354°N, 7.7137°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.0"
29% above Germany avg
Snowfall 13.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.70"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

910 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 2, 2021.

Jul 22, 2002 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands M4.8 129 km
Feb 23, 2008 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.5 125 km
Aug 3, 2007 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany M4.4 34 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands M4.3 127 km
Jan 20, 2000 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany M4.3 68 km
Nov 29, 1997 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany M4.3 33 km
Jun 21, 2001 Germany M4.2 145 km
May 22, 2004 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany M4.2 27 km
Jan 3, 2008 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.1 125 km
Mar 17, 2002 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany M4.0 114 km
Jul 26, 2000 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany M4.0 25 km
Jun 14, 2000 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France M4.0 150 km
Sep 11, 1999 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany M4.0 120 km
Sep 25, 2001 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 126 km
Jan 5, 1998 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France M3.9 144 km
Jan 26, 2008 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany M3.9 125 km
Feb 13, 2005 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany M3.9 123 km
Mar 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 125 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 140 km
Feb 14, 2011 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany M3.9 9 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (64 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 64 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in
February 34°F (1°C) 2.6 in Coldest
March 40°F (4°C) 3.2 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in Driest
May 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
July 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
October 47°F (9°C) 3.1 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.3 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.7 in Wettest

Bad Ems has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 34°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and April the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Bad Ems

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Freiherr-vom-Stein-Schule - - - -
Ernst-Born-Schule - - - -
Goethe-Gymnasium - - - -
Adolf-Reichwein-Schule - - - -
Realschule Plus Bad Ems-Nassau - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bad Ems

29 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
SWR1 Rheinland-Pfalz - MP3 128 kbps
RauteMusik - TECHNO acid, acidcore MP3 192 kbps
0nlineradio VIVALDI classic, classical MP3 192 kbps
Technolovers DRUM N BASS bass, drum & bass MP3 192 kbps
swr4 koblenz oldies, schlagerhits MP3 128 kbps
CHILLOUT PIANO by Epic Piano chillout, chillout radio MP3 192 kbps
0nlineradio 50s 50s, 60s MP3 192 kbps
RPR1. Koblenz 80er, 90er MP3
Bonn Rhein Sieg direkt - MP3 192 kbps
DEEJAY-RADIO GERMANY chill, chillout MP3 192 kbps
GANORIUM Radio club, dance MP3 128 kbps
bigFM Hessen hip-hop, pop AAC
CHOPIN by Epic Piano chopin, classic MP3 192 kbps
Studio Nahe pop music, regional MP3 192 kbps
0nlineradio GREATEST HITS 70er, 70s MP3 192 kbps
Technolovers TRAP chilled trap, dub MP3 192 kbps
Radio Rüsselsheim - MP3 128 kbps
Antenne Koblenz - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Siegen 88.2 FM - MP3 192 kbps
MBGW Gottesdienst - MP3
Radio RheinFM 60er, 70er MP3 128 kbps
Radio Nachtflug darkwave, ebm MP3 256 kbps
MBG Neuwied-Gladbach gottesdienst, religious MP3 320 kbps
RPR1. Kaiserslautern 80er, 90er MP3
0nlineradio GRAN PRIX charts, dance MP3 192 kbps
Technolovers ELECTRO dance, dance music MP3 192 kbps
Radio Westerwald - MP3 192 kbps
Gässjer FM culture, entertainment MP3 192 kbps
Frank und Sallys Radio - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bad Ems

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Beatles Museum & Yellow Submarine Café
Bergbau Museum Grube Friedrichssegen
Besucherzentrum Loreley
Blüchermuseum Kaub
DB Museum Koblenz
DB Museum Koblenz
Deinhard Kellermuseum
Denkmalareal Sayner Hütte
Emser Bergbaumuseum
Gleisanlage vom DB Museum Koblenz
Grube Georg
Heimathaus
Hunsrückbahn-Museum
Keramikmuseum
Kleines Feuerwehrmuseum
Kur- und Stadtmuseum
Landesmuseum
Landmuseum Ransel
Limeskastell Pohl
Loreley Wein- und Heimatmuseum
Ludwig-Museum im Deutschherrenhaus
Marksburg
Meteoriten Museum Geschäft
Mittelrhein-Museum
Mosellum
Motorradmuseum Wirzenborn
MU*SE
Mühlenmuseum Hein´s Mühle
Museum Boppard – Römer in Boppard
Museum Boppard, Kurfürstliche Burg
Museum der Bimsindustrie
Museum für Dachschiefer-Bergbau
Museum im Nordbau
Museum Moselweiß
Mutter-Beethoven-Haus
Neues Museum Schloss Sayn
Nicolaus-August-Otto-Museum
Örmser Museum
Regionalmuseum Leben und Arbeiten Nastätten
Rheinisches Eisenkunstguss-Museum
Rheinisches Fastnachtsmuseum Koblenz
Rheinmuseum
Roentgen-Museum
Schmetterlingsgarten
Skulpturen und Miniaturen Museum
Stadtmuseum
Tonbergbaumuseum
TurmMuseum auf Schönburg
Waagenmuseum Altes Spritzenhaus
Wehrtechnische Studiensammlung
Wein- und Heimatmuseum Winningen

Libraries in Bad Ems

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bücherei Hilgert0.0
Bücherei im Schinderhanneshaus0.0
Gemeindebücherei Eitelborn0.0
Gemeindebücherei Winningen0.0
Gemeindebuecherei0.0
Kath. öffentl. Bücherei0.0
Kath. öfffentliche Bücherei St. Markus0.0
Katholische Öffentliche Bibliothek0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Landesbibliothekszentrum Rheinland-Pfalz0.0
Leselounge der BUGA Freunde Koblenz e.V.0.0
Öffentliche Katholische Bücherei0.0
Stadtarchiv Lahnstein0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Nassau0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Lahnstein0.0
Verbandsgemeindebücherei Rengsdorf0.0

Farmers Markets in Bad Ems

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Druckbonbon.de
Ehrlichsberg
mobiler Markt Niederahr
Töpferplatz
Wochenmarkt Emmelshausen
Wochenmarkt Lay
Wochenmarkt Montabaur
Wochenmarkt Selters

Hotels in Bad Ems

10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alter Kaiser
BSW Ferienhotel Lindenbach
Emser ThermenHotel
Häcker's Grand Hotel
Hotel Bad Emser Hof
Hotel Monet
Hotel Restaurant Adria Kroatien
Park Hotel
Prinz Eitel
Wintersberg - Berghotel am Limes

Restaurants in Bad Ems

18 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brauhaus Bismarck´s
Delphi
Die Futterkrippe
Estragon
Gasthaus "Alt Ems"
Gasthaus "Zur Kreuzmühle"
Goldene Ente
Häcker's Grand Hotel
Hotel Restaurant Adria Kroatien
Lahnterrasse
Phaiwan's Thai Kitchen
Pizzeria Dante Express
Restaurant Concordiaturm
Restaurant Halberts
Restaurant Monet
San Marco
Vonundzu
Wintersberg - Berghotel am Limes

Cafes in Bad Ems

8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beatles Museum & Yellow Submarine Café
BELLVITA
C'est la Vie
Café Kesseler
Eiscafé Brustolon
Eiscafé da Crocco
Römer Café & Bistro
Venezia

Theatres in Bad Ems

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kurtheater

Castles in Bad Ems

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Karlsburg
Schloss Balmoral

Clinics in Bad Ems

5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hufeland Klinik
Lahntal-Klinik
Maharishi Ayurveda Privatklinik Bad Ems
Malbergklinik
VAMED Rehaklink Bad Ems

Train Stations in Bad Ems

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bad Ems

Gas Stations in Bad Ems

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bell Oil
ED-Tankstelle
Tankstelle Bootsservice Kutscher

Banks in Bad Ems

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Naspa
Sparda-Bank Südwest
Volksbank Rhein-Lahn-Limburg eG

Gyms in Bad Ems

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DE #481331513
Rhein-Lahn Fitness Personal Training

Breweries in Bad Ems

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Lahnsteiner Brauerei
Rheingauer Gutsbräu

Stadiums & Teams in Bad Ems

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Bad Ems

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Hesselbacher Gletscher 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Bad Ems

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cologne Bonn AirportCGNLarge Airport
Frankfurt-Hahn AirportHHNLarge Airport
Büchel Air Base-Medium Airport
Mainz-Finthen Airfield-Medium Airport
Siegerland AirportSGEMedium Airport
Wiesbaden Army AirfieldWIEMedium Airport
Ailertchen Airfield-Small Airport
Aßlarer Hütte Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Marienberg Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Sobernheim-Domberg Airfield-Small Airport
Bell-Hundheim UL-Small Airport
Bergneustadt-Auf dem Dümpel Airfield-Small Airport
Betzdorf-Kirchen Airfield-Small Airport
Bonn-Hangelar Airfield-Small Airport
Bottenhorn Airfield-Small Airport
Braunfels Airfield-Small Airport
Breitscheid Airfield-Small Airport
Dauborn Airfield-Small Airport
Dierdorf-Wienau Airfield-Small Airport
Eibinger Forstwiese Airfield-Small Airport
Eudenbach Glider Field-Small Airport
Grünstadt Airfield-Small Airport
Hirzenhain Airfield-Small Airport
Hoppstädten-Weiersbach Airfield-Small Airport
Hörbach Airfield-Small Airport
Hünsborn Airfield-Small Airport
Idar-Oberstein/Göttschied Airfield-Small Airport
Imsweiler UL-Small Airport
Kirn Airfield-Small Airport
Koblenz-Winningen Airfield-Small Airport
Langenlonsheim Airfield-Small Airport
Laufenselden Glider Field-Small Airport
Leverkusen Airfield-Small Airport
Limburg-Elz Airfield-Small Airport
Lindlar Glider Field-Small Airport
Mendig Airfield-Small Airport
Michelbach Glider Field-Small Airport
Mönchsheide Glider Field-Small Airport
Montabaur Airfield-Small Airport
Nannhausen Airfield-Small Airport
Nastätten Glider Field-Small Airport
Naunheim / Maifeld Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Oberems Glider Field-Small Airport
Oppenheim Airfield-Small Airport
Reichshof-Eckenhagen Airfield-Small Airport
Riedelbach Airfield-Small Airport
Roßberg Becherbach Airfield-Small Airport
Schameder Airfield-Small Airport
Schwarzenbach-Sötern Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Bad Ems

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Deutsche Post

Treatment Centers in Bad Ems

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Mittelrhein-Klinik
Mittelrhein-Klinik Bad Salzig - Sanatorium
VITREA Rehaklinik

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bad Ems

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ev. Kirche St. Martin
Kaiser-Wilhelm-Kirche
Kath. Kirche St. Martin
Maria Königin
St. Alexandra

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 Bad Ems

What is the population of Bad Ems?

Bad Ems has a population of 9,735 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 1,348 people per square mile, spread across 7.2 square miles.

Is Bad Ems expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,847, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $85,800 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $429 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Bad Ems?

Bad Ems has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 217 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.0 inches, with 13.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bad Ems?

There are 380 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bad Ems?

The median home value in Bad Ems is $85,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $429. The homeownership rate is 36.8%.

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