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Bad Laer, Germany

Lower Saxony · Germany

Bad Laer is a small city in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 9,151. Elevation: 269 ft (82 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
9,151 Population 516/sq mi density
269 ft Elevation 82 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
31.7 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
$85,400 home value, $427/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population9,151
Density516/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$31,558

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,400
Rent$427
Ownership49.8%
Housing Units3,660

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain31.7 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Population9,151
Population Density516 / sq mi
Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Coordinates52.1000°, 8.0833°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceLower Saxony
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation31.7 inches (806 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.9 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$31,558

About Bad Laer

Bad Laer is a small city in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 9,151. The city sits at an elevation of 269 feet (82 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 31.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Bad Laer is $31,558, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 357 business establishments.

Income: Bad Laer vs Germany

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Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)357

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bad Laer is $85,400, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $427 (63% below the national average of $1,163). 49.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,660 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$85,400
70% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$427
63% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership49.8%
Owner-Occupied49.8%
Renter-Occupied50.2%
Housing Units3,660

Property Tax

Climate in Bad Laer

Bad Laer has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.8°C), the coldest is Jan (2.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 801 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.6°C / 37°F 0° / 5.2° 88.3
Feb 3.1°C / 38°F 0° / 6.2° 62.0
Mar 6°C / 43°F 1.9° / 10.1° 49.6
Apr 9.8°C / 50°F 4.6° / 15° 32.7
May 13.6°C / 56°F 8.2° / 18.9° 59.6
Jun 16.5°C / 62°F 11.2° / 21.8° 74.2
Jul 18.8°C / 66°F 13.4° / 24.2° 66.1
Aug 18.4°C / 65°F 13° / 23.7° 87.1
Sep 14.8°C / 59°F 10° / 19.5° 52.7
Oct 10.6°C / 51°F 6.7° / 14.4° 67.8
Nov 6.2°C / 43°F 3.3° / 9.2° 72.8
Dec 3.4°C / 38°F 0.9° / 5.8° 87.7
Bad Laer 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 278 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 31.7 inches. The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 269 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below Germany avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Area17.7 sq mi (45.9 km²)
Population Density516/sq mi
Coordinates52.1000°N, 8.0833°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
17% below Germany avg
Snowfall 2.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.15"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

269 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Sep 8, 2011.

May 16, 1991 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany M4.7 38 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 40 km
Sep 8, 2011 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands M4.2 149 km
Jul 24, 2009 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany M4.1 125 km
Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 99 km
Mar 22, 1993 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.8 26 km
Jan 29, 1994 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.7 25 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 44 km
Jan 24, 2008 1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany M3.7 130 km
Aug 3, 1995 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany M3.6 33 km
Aug 3, 1992 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany M3.6 74 km
Feb 17, 2008 2 km WNW of Moers, Germany M3.6 124 km
Jan 24, 2001 3 km N of Rath, Germany M3.5 145 km
Feb 16, 2007 3 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany M3.5 107 km
Aug 6, 2003 3 km SW of Wesel, Germany M3.5 114 km
Mar 11, 2008 3 km NW of Krefeld, Germany M3.4 136 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km SW of Recke, Germany M3.4 39 km
May 7, 1996 4 km WSW of Xanten, Germany M3.4 126 km
Aug 29, 2001 6 km SSW of Moers, Germany M3.4 128 km
Oct 18, 2003 4 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany M3.4 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.8 in Driest
May 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.9 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.8 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.2 in Wettest

Bad Laer has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 35°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Bad Laer

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Susanne Raming Schule
Grundschule am Salzbach
Geschwister-Scholl-Oberschule
Geschwister Scholl Schule
Grundschule am Salzbach
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Radio Stations near Bad Laer

24 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Gütersloh borgholzhausen, clarholz MP3 192 kbps
Radio Lippewelle Hamm MP3 192 kbps
WDR COSMO -- (https) diversity, global MP3 128 kbps
Radio WAF pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Lippe MP3 192 kbps
Radio Lippewelle Hamm MP3 192 kbps
Radio RST MP3 128 kbps
Skamusic Münster ska MP3 128 kbps
Radio Osnabrück undefined MP3
Shake!FM funk, hip-hop MP3
Alternativeworld alternative, brit pop MP3 128 kbps
WDR 2 Ostwestfalen-Lippe UNKNOWN
Dunkler Welle - Das Schwärzeste Radio Im Netz eclectic MP3 320 kbps
Brillux Radio AAC
Feierfreund MP3
Antenne Bethel AAC+ 64 kbps
Jamz69 MP3 192 kbps
Osradio 104,8 MP3 192 kbps
Radio Mottekstrehle MP3 16 kbps
L'UniCo (Campusradio Paderborn) MP3 192 kbps
0nlineradio acid jazz, classic jazz MP3 192 kbps
move IT Radio edm MP3 128 kbps
Gay Radio (FR) MP3 128 kbps
OS-Radio pop music, regional MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Bad Laer

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amazone-Museum
Augustaschacht
Automobilsammlung Volkswagen Osnabrück
Averbecks Speicher
Baracke 35
Bodenpavillon
Bürgerhaus des Historismus
Bürgerhaus des Klassizismus
Caspar Ritter von Zumbusch-Museum
Die Villa_
Erich Maria Remarque-Friedenszentrum
Felix-Nussbaum-Haus
Flugplatz Museum Gütersloh
Forum am Dom - Domschatzkammer und Diözesanmuseum
Gadem
Galerie im Mertenshof
Gestapo Keller
Grönegau-Museum
Haus der Versmolder Geschichte
Heimathaus Bockhorst
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Bad Laer
Heimatmuseum Marienfeld
Heimatmuseum Versmold
Historisches Rathaus
Hollager Hof
Ikonenmuseum Jung
Kreimer-Selberg-Museum
Kultur- und Heimathaus
Kulturgeschichtliches Museum
Kutschenmuseum
Mäuse Turm
Motorcycle Museum Heiner Beckmann
Motorenmuseum Heitmann
Museum am Schölerberg
Museum für feldspurige Industriebahnen Osnabrück-Piesberg
Museum Heinrich Friederichs
Museum Industriekultur Osnabrück
Osnabrücker Schulmuseum
Pfad-Finder - Baumwipfelpfad Bad Iburg
Sägemühle Meier Osthoff
Sawmill Meier-Osthoff
Schlossmuseum Bad Iburg
Stellmacherei
Stiftskammer
Torschreiberhaus
Traktorenmuseum
Uhrenmuseum
Villa Stahmer
Westfälisches Feldbahnmuseum
Westpreußisches Landesmuseum

Libraries in Bad Laer

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bereichsbibliothek Heger-Tor-Wall der Universität Osnabrück0.0
Bibliothek der DBU0.0
Bibliothek Westerberg0.0
Bücherei Alt-Lotte0.0
Bücherei der Ev.-luth. Kirchengemeinde0.0
Bücherei St. Johannes Baptist0.0
Bücherei St. Mariä Himmelfahrt0.0
Diözesanbibliothek0.0
Evangelische Bücherei0.0
Forschungsbibliothek ELSI0.0
Hauptbücherei Hagen-Gellenbeck0.0
Hochschule Osnabrück - Teilbibliothek Haste0.0
Kath. ö. Bücherei0.0
Kath. öff. Bücherei St. Alexander0.0
Kath. öffentliche Bücherei St. Josef0.0
kath. Pfarrbücherei0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei Glandorf0.0
Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei St. Magnus0.0
KÖB0.0
Library of the University of Osnabrueck0.0
Medienstelle Osnabrueck0.0
Medienzentrum Osnabrück0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei St. Bonifatius0.0
Pfarrbücherei0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Osnabrück0.0
Stadtbibliothek Rheda-Wiedenbrück0.0
Stadtbibliothek Versmold0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Lengerich0.0
Stadtbücherei Warendorf0.0
Tiny Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bad Laer

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Freckenhorster Wochenmarkt
Freitagsmarkt
Markt
Marktplatz
Marktplatz Lotte
Marktplatz Ostbevern
Rathausplatz
Wilhelmsplatz
Wochenmarkt Altstadt / Domhof
Wochenmarkt am Ledenhof
Wochenmarkt am Riedenbach
Wochenmarkt Belm
Wochenmarkt Borgholzhausen
Wochenmarkt Dodesheide
Wochenmarkt Everswinkel
Wochenmarkt Hagen
Wochenmarkt Neustadt / Johanniskirche
Wochenmarkt Schinkel

Hotels in Bad Laer

9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Biohotel Melter
Ferienhotel Haus Höpke
Gasthof Plengemeyer
Haus Becker
Haus Nazareth
Hotel Mönter-Meyer
Hotel Restaurant "Haus Große Kettler"
Hotel Storck
Landidyll Haus Nesemeyer

Restaurants in Bad Laer

10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arkade
Blombergs Höhen
Die Mühle - Café Bar Restaurant
Gasthof Plengemeyer
Grill-Bistro Nikoleta
Haus Große Kettler
Lindenhof - Restaurant & Café
Westerwieder Bauernstuben
WOK Express
Zum Voßbrink

Cafes in Bad Laer

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bäckerei Meyer
Bäckerei und Cafe Dodt
Eiscafe De Lorenzo
La Piazza
Park Café

Theatres in Bad Laer

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bühnenersatzverkehr Theaterlinie 49 e.V.

Veterinaries in Bad Laer

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Ehrenbrink

Train Stations in Bad Laer

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bad Laer

Gas Stations in Bad Laer

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

budget oil
Dreckmann

Banks in Bad Laer

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sparkasse Osnabrück
Volksbank Bad Laer

Breweries in Bad Laer

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brauerei BEURA GmbH & Co. KG

Stadiums & Teams in Bad Laer

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Bad Laer

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Skihang Tüppel 0.0 $0

Airports Near Bad Laer

41 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dortmund AirportDTMLarge Airport
Münster Osnabrück AirportFMOLarge Airport
Paderborn Lippstadt AirportPADLarge Airport
Bielefeld AirportBFEMedium Airport
Diepholz Air BaseMedium Airport
Ahlen AirfieldSmall Airport
Arnsberg-Menden AirfieldSmall Airport
Arnsberg-Ruhrwiese AirfieldSmall Airport
Atterheide AirfieldSmall Airport
Beelen AirfieldSmall Airport
Bohmte-Bad Essen AirfieldSmall Airport
Borghorst AirfieldSmall Airport
Brilon-Hochsauerland AirfieldSmall Airport
Büren AirfieldSmall Airport
Colnrade Ultralight FieldSmall Airport
Damme AirfieldSmall Airport
Donstorf ULSmall Airport
Drensteinfurt Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Everswinkel Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Flugplatz AchmerSmall Airport
Hamm-Lippewiesen AirfieldSmall Airport
Hengsen-Opherdicke AirfieldSmall Airport
Iserlohn-Rheinermark AirfieldSmall Airport
Iserlohn-Sümmern Glider FieldSmall Airport
Kamen-Heeren AirfieldSmall Airport
Lünen-Lippeweiden Glider FieldSmall Airport
Melle-Grönegau AirfieldSmall Airport
Menden-Barge AirfieldSmall Airport
Münster-Telgte AirfieldSmall Airport
Oelde Bergeler AirfieldSmall Airport
Oerlinghausen AirfieldSmall Airport
Oeventrop-Ruhrwiesen AirfieldSmall Airport
Ottmarsbocholt AirfieldSmall Airport
Paderborn-Haxterberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Paradiek Lohne bei VechtaSmall Airport
Quakenbrück AirfieldSmall Airport
Rheine-Bentlage AirfieldSmall Airport
Rheine-Eschendorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Soest-Bad Sassendorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Waltrop Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Westerenger AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Bad Laer

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Postagentur

Treatment Centers in Bad Laer

9 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Dörenberg-Klinik
Fachklinik Nettetal
Klinik Münsterland
Klinik Teutoburger Wald Trakt C
Paracelsus-Wittekindklinik Bad Essen
Parkklinik
Reha-Klinik Sonnenhof
Rehabilitationsklinik Werscherberg
Rehazentrum RPK Osnabrück

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bad Laer

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ev. -Lutherische Dreifaltigkeitskirche
Friedhofskapelle
Hofkapelle Mönter-Meyer
Kath. Kirche Mariae Geburt
Schulten Kreuz

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 Laer

What is the population of Bad Laer?

Bad Laer has a population of 9,151 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 516 people per square mile, spread across 17.7 square miles.

Is Bad Laer expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,558, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $85,400 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $427 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 Bad Laer?

Bad Laer 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 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.7 inches, with 2.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bad Laer?

There are 357 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bad Laer?

The median home value in Bad Laer is $85,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $427. The homeownership rate is 49.8%.

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