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Bassum, Germany

Lower Saxony · Germany

Bassum is a small city in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 16,191. Elevation: 141 ft (43 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

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16,191 Population 173/sq mi density
141 ft Elevation 43 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
27.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$32,121 Median Income
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Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$32,121 median income
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Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,000 home value, $440/mo rent

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People

Population16,191
Density173/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$32,121

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,000
Rent$440
Ownership63.1%
Housing Units6,476

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain27.2 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Population16,191
Population Density173 / sq mi
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Coordinates52.8506°, 8.7279°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceLower Saxony
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation27.2 inches (691 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.8 inches (10 cm)
Median Household Income$32,121

About Bassum

Bassum is a small city in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 16,191. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet (43 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Bassum is $32,121, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 631 business establishments.

Income: Bassum vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$32,121
57% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)631

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bassum is $88,000, 69% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $440 (62% below the national average of $1,163). 63.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 6,476 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$88,000
69% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$440
62% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership63.1%
Owner-Occupied63.1%
Renter-Occupied36.9%
Housing Units6,476

Property Tax

Climate in Bassum

Bassum has an average annual temperature of 9.9°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (2.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 701 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.1°C / 36°F -0.2° / 4.4° 68.2
Feb 2.4°C / 36°F -0.3° / 5.2° 46.7
Mar 5.2°C / 41°F 1.4° / 9.1° 47.3
Apr 9.6°C / 49°F 4.3° / 14.9° 40.8
May 13°C / 55°F 7.5° / 18.5° 56.0
Jun 16°C / 61°F 10.5° / 21.6° 64.6
Jul 18.2°C / 65°F 12.6° / 23.8° 69.2
Aug 17.7°C / 64°F 12.5° / 22.9° 72.9
Sep 15°C / 59°F 10.2° / 19.7° 49.5
Oct 10.4°C / 51°F 6.8° / 14.1° 59.6
Nov 5.9°C / 43°F 3.3° / 8.6° 56.8
Dec 3.4°C / 38°F 1.3° / 5.6° 69.2
Bassum experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 287 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 27.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below Germany avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Area93.5 sq mi (242.2 km²)
Population Density173/sq mi
Coordinates52.8506°N, 8.7279°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.2"
28% below Germany avg
Snowfall 3.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 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 95 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 96 km
Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 11 km
Mar 22, 1993 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.8 93 km
Jan 29, 1994 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.7 95 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 93 km
Aug 3, 1995 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany M3.6 108 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km SW of Recke, Germany M3.4 93 km
Aug 16, 2012 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands M3.4 143 km
Aug 18, 1998 2 km N of Werne, Germany M3.2 150 km
Jul 22, 1998 6 km W of Welver, Germany M3.1 150 km
Feb 19, 1997 3 km SW of Gieten, Netherlands M3.0 135 km
Jun 23, 1995 6 km NE of Werne, Germany M3.0 145 km
Jun 28, 1996 4 km SSE of Oelde, Germany M3.0 123 km
Jul 2, 2006 3 km NW of Lastrup, Germany M3.0 61 km
Jun 7, 2006 Germany M2.9 141 km
Feb 1, 2005 6 km N of Welver, Germany M2.9 141 km
Feb 6, 1991 4 km SSW of Dassel, Germany M2.9 136 km
May 17, 2004 4 km NW of Ahlen, Germany M2.8 133 km
Apr 3, 2008 3 km SSW of Ottersberg, Germany M2.8 37 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 35°F (1°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 2.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
August 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.5 in

Bassum has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 34°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Bassum

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
VHS Diepholz
Grundschule Mittelstraße
Grundschule I Mittelstraße
PrinzHöfte Schule
Oberschule Bassum
Grundschule Petermoor
LUKAS-Schule
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Radio Stations near Bassum

40 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bremen Vier MP3 128 kbps
Bremen Eins MP3 128 kbps
Bremen Zwei NEU ard, culture MP3 128 kbps
BREMEN NEXT ard, bremen next MP3 128 kbps
Energy Bremen (NRJ) MP3 192 kbps
The WOLF - New Country and the Legends country, legends MP3
Bremen Vier Rockt rock MP3 128 kbps
deutschrap deutschrap, german rap MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bremen 2 MP3 128 kbps
Melodic Radio melodic rock, rock MP3 192 kbps
Bremen Zwei Sounds pop MP3 128 kbps
Bremen Vier Heuckzeug MP3 128 kbps
bigFM Bremen AAC
Bremen Eins Beat-Club MP3 128 kbps
Bremen Zwei pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio 21 Bremen MP3
postpunk MP3 128 kbps
Zeiglers wunderbare Welt des Pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Dudelsack MP3 128 kbps
Deutschrap-Deluxe von laut.fm deutschrap, hiphop MP3 128 kbps
Nerds and Geeks: THE STATION (128kbps) chiptunes, retro games MP3 128 kbps
NurseFM MP3 128 kbps
Bremen Eins Spezial pop MP3 128 kbps
Bremen Vier Hip-Hop-Channel hip-hop, rap MP3 128 kbps
The WOLF - Südhessen (aac+) classic country, country AAC
Bremen Zwei unencrypted MP3 128 kbps
The WOLF - Südhessen classic country, country MP3
Radio Weser.TV - Bremen UKW 92,5 MHz MP3 192 kbps
POP LOUNGE CAFE ambient, chillout MP3 128 kbps
The Wolf 93.3 (US) country AAC
soundtalesproductions Bremen radio plays MP3 128 kbps
The WOLF - Nordhessen classic country, country MP3
The wolf AAC+ 57 kbps
Lounge Radio Ibiza ambient, chillout+lounge MP3 128 kbps
Hall of Music radio bremen, webradio MP3 128 kbps
Flatlines Radio Punk hardcore, punk MP3 128 kbps
1000 GOLDIES 60s, 70s MP3 128 kbps
Radio Weser TV AAC 758 kbps
Radio Weser.TV - Bremerhaven UKW 90,7 MHz MP3 160 kbps
LAUT.FM Bremen City Nights MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bassum

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Becks Brewery Tour
Bleikeller
Botanika
Bremenhalle
Bremer Geschichtenhaus
Bremer Rundfunkmuseum
Das Depot
Das kleine Dorfmuseum
Dat lüttje Museum
Dom-Museum
Dorfmuseum Ridderade
Fabrikmuseum Nordwolle
Focke-Museum
Focke-Museum
Focke-Windkanal
Freiradmuseum
Gerhard-Marcks-Haus
Gesellschaft für Aktuelle Kunst
Hafenmuseum Speicher XI
Haus Coburg
Haus der Wissenschaft
Heimatmuseum
Krankenhaus-Museum
Kreismuseum Syke
Kunsthalle Bremen
Ludwig Roselius Museum
Mercedes-Benz Werksführung
Mobileum
Museum der Strohverarbeitung
Museum für Netztechnik
Museumseisenbahn "Jan Harpstedt"
Museumsmühle Hasbergen
Nostalgie Museum mit Café
Paula-Modersohn-Becker-Museum
Schifferhaus
Schulmuseum Bremen
Sportler Museum Delmenhorst
Städtische Galerie Bremen
Stadtmuseum Delmenhorst
Tischlerei-Museum Bremen
Trotzdem
Übermaxx
Überseemuseum
Villa Ichon
Wassermühle Barrien
Weserburg Museum für moderne Kunst
Wilhelm Wagenfeld Haus
Wuseum

Libraries in Bassum

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Artothek0.0
Bibliothek Stuhr-Brinkum0.0
Bibliothek Stuhr-Brinkum0.0
Bibliothek Stuhr-Moordeich0.0
Bibliothek Stuhr-Moordeich0.0
Brodelpott Bibliothek0.0
Brodelpott Bibliothek0.0
Bücherei Barnstorf0.0
Bücherei Sulingen0.0
Citizens Service & Public Library0.0
Deutsches Tanzfilminstitut Bremen0.0
Gemeindebücherei Ganderkesee0.0
German Dance Film Institute Bremen0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei St. Christophorus0.0
KinderBibliothek im Viertel (KiBi)0.0
KinderBibliothek im Viertel (KiBi)0.0
Kinderbücherei0.0
Kinderbücherei0.0
Öffentliche Bibliothek0.0
Öffentliche Bibliothek0.0
Samtgemeinde Bibliothek0.0
Schulbibliothek der KGS Kirchweyhe0.0
Schwarze Kinderbibliothek0.0
Schwarze Kinderbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek (Zentrale)0.0
Stadtbibliothek (Zentrale)0.0
Stadtbibliothek Bremen (Zweigstelle Hemelingen)0.0
Stadtbibliothek Bremen (Zweigstelle Hemelingen)0.0
Stadtbibliothek Bremen (Zweigstelle Huchting)0.0
Stadtbibliothek Bremen (Zweigstelle Huchting)0.0
Stadtbibliothek Bremen Zweigstelle Habenhausen0.0
Stadtbibliothek Bremen Zweigstelle Habenhausen0.0
Stadtbibliothek Osterholz (Zweigstelle der Stadtbibliothek Bremen)0.0
Stadtbibliothek Osterholz (Zweigstelle der Stadtbibliothek Bremen)0.0
Stadtbibliothek Vahr (Zweigstelle der Stadtbibliothek Bremen)0.0
Stadtbibliothek Vahr (Zweigstelle der Stadtbibliothek Bremen)0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Delmenhorst0.0
TB Musik0.0
TB Musik0.0
TB Technik und Sozialwesen0.0
TB Technik und Sozialwesen0.0
TB Wirtschaft und Nautik0.0
TB Wirtschaft und Nautik0.0
Teilbibiliothek für Kunst0.0
Teilbibiliothek für Kunst0.0

Farmers Markets in Bassum

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Arberger Dorfplatz
Arberger Dorfplatz
Bauernmarkt Fangturm
Bauernmarkt Fangturm
Bauernmarkt Slevogtstraße
Bauernmarkt Slevogtstraße
Benqueplatz
Benqueplatz
Findorffmarkt
Findorffmarkt
Hastedter Wochenmarkt
Hastedter Wochenmarkt
Kirchhuchting – Center-Point
Kirchhuchting – Center-Point
Kurfürsten Markt
Markt im Hanseatenhof
Markt in Brinkum
Markt in Brinkum
Mecklenburger Platz
Mecklenburger Platz
ÖkoMarkt Neustadt
ÖkoMarkt Neustadt
Ulrichsplatz
Ulrichsplatz
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt Delmestraße
Wochenmarkt Delmestraße
Wochenmarkt Domshof
Wochenmarkt Domshof
Wochenmarkt Gottfried-Menken-Straße
Wochenmarkt Gottfried-Menken-Straße
Wochenmarkt H.-H.-Meier-Allee
Wochenmarkt Huchting Am Sodenmatt
Wochenmarkt Huchting Am Sodenmatt
Wochenmarkt Unser-Lieben-Frauen-Kirchhof
Wochenmarkt Unser-Lieben-Frauen-Kirchhof
Ziegenmarkt

Hotels in Bassum

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brokate
Frida Hotel & Café

Restaurants in Bassum

11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asia Cuisine
Culina
Gasthaus Freye
Kupferkrug
Orfeo Greco
Pazifik
Restaurant L'Osteria
Rhodos
Stövers Landgasthaus
Stövers Landgasthaus
Trattoria Gennaro

Cafes in Bassum

7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bäckerei G. Meyer
Bahnhofsbistro Meyerholz
Bens
Cafe Weymann
Eiscafé Venezia
Frida Hotel & Café
Lindencafee

Zoos in Bassum

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tierpark Petermoor (Arche-Park)

Dentists in Bassum

4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Burkhard Flügel
Dr.Yirga
Gemeinschaftspraxis Genca, Dr. Siefken
Kieferorthopädische Gemeinschaftspraxis Dr. Cheaib, Dr. Marku

Veterinaries in Bassum

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kleintierpraxis Bassum
Tierarztpraxis Schuder

Train Stations in Bassum

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bassum

Gas Stations in Bassum

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

bft Hadeler
Star
T&W Tanken & Waschen

Banks in Bassum

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kreissparkasse Syke
Volksbank
Volksbank

Gyms in Bassum

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gym 80

Breweries in Bassum

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Hofbruhuus Heidhoff
Porter & Stout
Porter & Stout

Stadiums & Teams in Bassum

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bassum

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bremen AirportBRELarge Airport
Bückeburg Air BaseMedium Airport
Diepholz Air BaseMedium Airport
Wunstorf Air BaseMedium Airport
Bad Zwischenahn-Rostrup AirfieldSmall Airport
Blexen AirfieldSmall Airport
Bohmte-Bad Essen AirfieldSmall Airport
Bückeburg-Weinberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Colnrade Ultralight FieldSmall Airport
Damme AirfieldSmall Airport
Deisterflieger ULSmall Airport
Donstorf ULSmall Airport
Eimbeckhausen AirfieldSmall Airport
Ganderkesee Atlas AirfieldSmall Airport
Große Höhe AirfieldSmall Airport
Hellingst AirfieldSmall Airport
Hoya AirfieldSmall Airport
Hüttenbusch AirfieldSmall Airport
JadeWeser AirportWVNSmall Airport
Karlshöfen AirfieldSmall Airport
Kührstedt-Bederkesa AirfieldSmall Airport
Melle-Grönegau AirfieldSmall Airport
Nienburg-Holzbalge AirfieldSmall Airport
Oldenburg-Hatten AirfieldSmall Airport
Osterholz-Scharmbeck AirfieldSmall Airport
Paradiek Lohne bei VechtaSmall Airport
Porta Westfalica AirfieldSmall Airport
Rinteln AirfieldSmall Airport
Rotenburg (Wümme) AirfieldSmall Airport
Seedorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Tarmstedt AirfieldSmall Airport
Varrelbusch AirfieldVACSmall Airport
Verden-Scharnhorst AirfieldSmall Airport
Weser-Wümme AirfieldSmall Airport
Westerenger AirfieldSmall Airport
Wiefelstede-Conneforde AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Bassum

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Papier und Tinte

Treatment Centers in Bassum

16 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Ärztehaus 52
Ärztehaus am Goethe-Theater
Ärztehaus Sankt Marien
Augenklinik
BG Rehazentrum
DNBH Dialyse und Nierenzentrum Bremen Horn
Eltern-Kind-Zentrum Prof.-Hess
Forum K – Ärztehaus
Kliniken für Chirurgie und innere Medizin
MVZ ZEMODI Sonneberger Strasse
Praxis für Ergotherapie Stefanie Neuberger
Reha-Klinik am Sendesaal
RehaCentrum Alt-Osterholz
RehaCentrum Alt-Osterholz
SternKlinik
Zentrum für Chirurgie und Stroke Unit

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bassum

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Friedhofskapelle
Kapelle der Stille
Königreichssaal
St. Ansgar
Stiftskirche

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 Bassum

What is the population of Bassum?

Bassum has a population of 16,191 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 173 people per square mile, spread across 93.5 square miles.

Is Bassum expensive to live in?

The median household income is $32,121, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $88,000 (69% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $440 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 Bassum?

Bassum has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.2 inches, with 3.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bassum?

There are 631 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bassum?

The median home value in Bassum is $88,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $440. The homeownership rate is 63.1%.

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