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Bad Hersfeld, Germany
Hesse · Germany
Bad Hersfeld is a mid-size city in Hesse, Germany with a population of 30,725. Elevation: 686 ft (209 m). Average temperature: 47°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 30,725 |
| Population Density | 753 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.8720°, 9.7089° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Hesse |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 28.0 inches (711 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.5 inches (16 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,906 |
About Bad Hersfeld
Bad Hersfeld is a mid-size city in Germany (Hesse) with a population of 30,725. The city sits at an elevation of 686 feet (209 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Bad Hersfeld vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $28,906 |
| 62% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 1,198 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $89,800 |
| 68% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $449 |
| 61% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 43.8% |
| Owner-Occupied | 43.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 56.2% |
| Housing Units | 12,290 |
Property Tax
Climate in Bad Hersfeld
Bad Hersfeld has an average annual temperature of 9.3°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.4°C), the coldest is Jan (0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 641 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Area | 40.8 sq mi (105.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 753/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8720°N, 9.7089°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.5 in |
Bad Hersfeld has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 32°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.8").
Schools in Bad Hersfeld
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modellschule Obersberg | - | - | - | - |
| Berufliche Schulen Obersberg | - | - | - | - |
| Gesamtschule Obersberg | - | - | - | - |
| Schule für Erwachsene Osthessen | - | - | - | - |
| Astrid-Lindgren-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Fröbelschule | - | - | - | - |
| Konrad-Duden-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Wilhelm-Neuhaus-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Lingg-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Gesamtschule Geistal | - | - | - | - |
| Fuldatal-Schule-Ludwigsau | - | - | - | - |
| Sozialschule | - | - | - | - |
| Solztalschule Sorga | - | - | - | - |
| Ernst-von-Harnack Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Kolibri-Schule Asbach | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule An der Sommerseite | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Bad Hersfeld
48 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RADIO BOB - Power Metal | metal, power metal | MP3 | |
| RADIO BOB - Blues [mp3 | 192 kbps] | 1920s, 1960s | MP3 | |
| Radio BOB - Nu Metal (mp3 192) | metal, nu metal | MP3 | |
| EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Piano | ambient, ambiental | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Bob - Classic Rock | - | MP3 | |
| RADIO BOB - 70er Rock [aac | 64 kbps] | 1970s, classic rock | AAC | |
| RADIO BOB - Southern Rock [aac | 64 kbps] | alternative, blues | AAC | |
| hr1 Nordhessen | adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Epic Lounge - Massage Lounge | ambient, ambient lounge | MP3 192 kbps | |
| hr3 Nordhessen | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio BOB - Nu Metal (aac 64) | metal, nu metal | AAC | |
| RADIO BOB - 70er Rock [mp3 | 192 kbps] | 1970s, classic rock | MP3 | |
| Epic Lounge - SAX HOUSE LOUNGE | ambient, ambient and relaxation music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Study | adult contemporary, ambient | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RADIO BOB! 2000er Rock [64 kbit/s AAC] | alternative rock, emo | AAC | |
| RADIO BOB - Blues [aac | 64 kbps] | 1920s, 1960s | AAC | |
| Radio Bob | rock/hardrock | MP3 | |
| Radio bob | - | AAC | |
| Technolovers EURODANCE | 80's, 80er | MP3 192 kbps | |
| EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Background Music | chill, chillout | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Epic Lounge - GAMING LOUNGE | ambient, ambient and relaxation music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| METAL XMAS | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| hr4 Nordhessen | oldies, volksmusik | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO BOB! Rockparty | metal, rock | MP3 | |
| hr3 Osthessen | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO BOB - Roadtrip | classic rock, hard rock | MP3 | |
| Technolovers TRANCE | melodic trance, progressive trance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RADIO BOB - Newcomer | new rock, newcomer | MP3 | |
| RADIO BOB - Chillout Unplugged Songs [mp3 | 192 kbps] | aor, art rock | MP3 | |
| Radio Bob - Mittelalter Rock | - | MP3 | |
| Freies Radio Kassel | - | MP3 170 kbps | |
| Lumbung radio | alternative, arts | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Bob - Country | country | MP3 | |
| RADIO BOB! DONOTS | - | MP3 | |
| Radio BOB! National (192kbps) | 80s, 90s | MP3 | |
| FMRausch: FM Rausch Radio | ambient, avantgarde | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Technolovers BIG ROOM | big room, bigroom | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Bob! Britpop | - | MP3 | |
| hr4 Osthessen | oldies, schlager | MP3 128 kbps | |
| hr1 Osthessen | adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Epic Lounge - WORKDAY LOUNGE | ambient and relaxation music, chillout | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Chillout Archiv | chillout, lounge | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Bob - Women of Rock | rock, women | MP3 | |
| RADIO BOB - Chillout Unplugged Songs [aac | 64 kbps] | aor, art rock | AAC | |
| RADIO BOB - Southern Rock [mp3 | 192 kbps] | alternative, blues | MP3 | |
| Radio RFM (Rundfunk Meissner e.V.) | community radio | OGG 96 kbps | |
| Noise On FM | dance, house | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SCHLAGER | 70er, kult | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Bad Hersfeld
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahnmuseum | ||||
| Bergbaumuseum | ||||
| Brauereimuseum Malsfeld | ||||
| Burgmuseum | ||||
| Cornberger Sandsteinmuseum | ||||
| Dauerausstellung Bahnhof Bebra | ||||
| Eisenbahnfreunde Bebra e.V. | ||||
| Gedenkstätte Point Alpha | ||||
| Haus auf der Grenze | ||||
| Heile Schern | ||||
| Heimat Museum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Burghaun | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Spangenberg | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Wichte | ||||
| Jüdisches Museum, Mikwe | ||||
| Konrad-Duden-Museum | ||||
| Konrad-Zuse-Museum | ||||
| Korbmachermuseum Beiseförth | ||||
| Kreisheimatmuseum Rotenburg | ||||
| Landtechnisches Museum | ||||
| Lebendiges Bienenmuseum Knüllwald | ||||
| Museum Modern Art Hünfeld | ||||
| Puppen- und Spielzeugmuseum | ||||
| Scheune an der Aula | ||||
| Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Wortreich |
Libraries in Bad Hersfeld
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Kultur-Schmiede e.V. Remsfeld | 0.0 | |||||
| Medienzentrum Hersfeld Rotenburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Bad Hersfeld | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Hünfeld | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bad Hersfeld
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eulenmarkt | |||||
| Imkerei Hollibienen | |||||
| Linggplatz | |||||
| Rotenburg an der Fulda | |||||
| Trödelmarkt |
Hotels in Bad Hersfeld
17 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bad Hersfeld
54 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bad Hersfeld
14 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Bad Hersfeld
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Bad Hersfeld
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Bad Hersfeld
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Bad Hersfeld
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Bad Hersfeld
13 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Bad Hersfeld
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Bad Hersfeld
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bad Hersfeld
11 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bad Hersfeld
16 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Bad Hersfeld
3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Bad Hersfeld
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Bad Hersfeld
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUNFELT BRAEU |
Stadiums & Teams in Bad Hersfeld
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Bad Hersfeld
44 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kassel Airport | KSF | Large Airport |
| Fritzlar Army Airfield | FRZ | Medium Airport |
| Alsfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Am Kreuzberg Glider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Auf der Schaufel Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Hersfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Kissingen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Königshofen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Neustadt/Saale-Grasberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bischofsberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Büchig Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dehausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Der Dingel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dornberg-Sontra Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Edermünde-Grifte Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eichsfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz „Graner Berg“ | - | Small Airport |
| Fulda-Jossa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gedern Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Gelnhausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hessisch Lichtenau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hoherodskopf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hölleberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Homberg (Ohm) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Huhnrain Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Johannisau Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Kreuzebra Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Langenberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Langenselbold Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lauterbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mengeringhausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mosenberg Airfeld | - | Small Airport |
| Nidda Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oberleichtersbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Plätzer Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Schotten Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stauffenbühl Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Waldeck Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Warburg-Am Heinberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wasserkuppe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Weidberg-Kaltenwestheim Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Witzenhausen-Burgberg Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Ziegenhain-Der Ring Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zierenberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bad Hersfeld
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| DHL Paketshop |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bad Hersfeld
23 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ev. Kirche | |
| ev. Kirche Friedlos | |
| Ev. Kirche Rohrbach | |
| Evangelisch Freikirchliche Gemeinde | |
| Evangelische Auferstehungskirche | |
| Evangelische Kirche Asbach | |
| Evangelische Kirche Gerterode | |
| Evangelische Kirche Kathus | |
| Evangelische Kirche Untergeis | |
| Evangelisches Gemeindezentrum Johanneskirche | |
| Friedhofskapelle | |
| Friedhofskapelle | |
| Friedhofskapelle Kathus | |
| Gemeinschaftshaus der Landeskirchlichen Gemeinschaft | |
| hefchurch | |
| Kirche Allmershausen | |
| Kirche Petersberg | |
| Matthäuskirche | |
| Neuapostolische Kirche | |
| Neuapostolische Kirche |
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What is the population of Bad Hersfeld?
Bad Hersfeld has a population of 30,725 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 753 people per square mile, spread across 40.8 square miles.
Is Bad Hersfeld expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,906, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $89,800 (68% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $449 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Bad Hersfeld?
Bad Hersfeld has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.0 inches, with 6.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Bad Hersfeld?
There are 1,198 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Bad Hersfeld?
The median home value in Bad Hersfeld is $89,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $449. The homeownership rate is 43.8%.