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Bensersiel, Germany

Lower Saxony · Germany

Bensersiel is a small town in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 1,000. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,000 Population 68/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
30.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$28,692 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$28,692 median income
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$98,000 home value, $490/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population1,000
Density68/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,692

Housing

A+
Home Value$98,000
Rent$490
Ownership51.6%
Housing Units400

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain30.0 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population1,000
Population Density68 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates53.6727°, 7.5784°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceLower Saxony
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation30.0 inches (763 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.1 inches (10 cm)
Median Household Income$28,692

About Bensersiel

Bensersiel is a small town in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 1,000. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Bensersiel is $28,692, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 39 business establishments.

Income: Bensersiel vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$28,692
62% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)39

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bensersiel is $98,000, 65% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $490 (58% below the national average of $1,163). 51.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 400 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$98,000
65% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$490
58% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership51.6%
Owner-Occupied51.6%
Renter-Occupied48.4%
Housing Units400

Property Tax

Climate in Bensersiel

Bensersiel has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (2.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 910 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.5°C / 37°F 0.2° / 4.8° 84.9
Feb 3.1°C / 38°F 0.4° / 5.8° 54.4
Mar 5.2°C / 41°F 1.7° / 8.8° 55.0
Apr 8.7°C / 48°F 4.5° / 12.9° 40.0
May 12.3°C / 54°F 8.1° / 16.5° 58.4
Jun 15.4°C / 60°F 11.3° / 19.5° 68.9
Jul 17.7°C / 64°F 13.8° / 21.6° 102.0
Aug 18.2°C / 65°F 14.1° / 22.3° 108.8
Sep 14.4°C / 58°F 10.8° / 18° 77.0
Oct 10°C / 50°F 6.8° / 13.2° 88.5
Nov 5.6°C / 42°F 3.1° / 8° 81.5
Dec 2.8°C / 37°F 0.7° / 5° 90.1
Bensersiel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 282 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 30.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below Germany avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area14.7 sq mi (38.1 km²)
Population Density68/sq mi
Coordinates53.6727°N, 7.5784°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.0"
21% below Germany avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.7 on Sep 24, 2022.

Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 108 km
Aug 8, 2006 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands M3.8 77 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 146 km
Feb 7, 2013 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands M3.4 70 km
Aug 16, 2012 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands M3.4 66 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km SW of Recke, Germany M3.4 149 km
May 22, 2019 1 km E of Warffum, Netherlands M3.2 73 km
Jun 21, 2004 3 km NE of Dwingeloo, Netherlands M3.0 119 km
Feb 19, 1997 3 km SW of Gieten, Netherlands M3.0 95 km
Jul 2, 2006 3 km NW of Lastrup, Germany M3.0 97 km
Oct 24, 2003 2 km SE of Niekerk, Netherlands M2.9 95 km
Apr 3, 2008 3 km SSW of Ottersberg, Germany M2.8 121 km
Sep 24, 2022 3 km SSW of Spijk, Netherlands M2.7 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in
August 62°F (17°C) 2.5 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in

Bensersiel has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 35°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.7").

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Radio Stations near Bensersiel

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Nordseewelle (Ostfriesland) pop, regional radio MP3
Radio Ostfriesland Bürgerradio alternative, pop MP3 192 kbps
New Wave (RU) поп-музыка MP3 128 kbps
New Wave - BestNet Radio (US) new wave MP3 128 kbps
Wattwerker MP3 128 kbps
Prog Rock Station - laut.fm progressive rock MP3 128 kbps
Wattwerker MP3 128 kbps
Radio Nordseewelle (new) MP3
Radio Nordseewelle (Friesland & Wilhelmshaven) pop, regional radio MP3
Radio Nordseewelle MP3

Museums in Bensersiel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alte Pastorei (Deutsches Sielhafenmuseum)
alter Rettungsschuppen 2
Altes Zollhaus
August-Gottschalk-Haus
Ausstellung Alte Rettungsgeräte
Automobilmuseum Topolino
Dörpmuseum Münkeboe
Druckereimuseum
Gedenkstätte Synagoge Dornum
Groot Hus (Deutsches Sielhafenmuseum)
Gulfhof Bengen
Historische Rettungsstation Harlesiel (Deutsches Sielhafenmuseum)
Historischer Rettungsschuppen
Historisches Museum
Infohaus Altes Wasserwerk
Inselmuseum
Kurioses Muschelmuseum
Leben am Meer
Miraculum MitMachMuseum
Moormuseum Moordorf
Mühlenfachmuseum Stiftsmühle Aurich
Museumskutter GEBRÜDER AZ:5
Nationalpark-Haus
Nationalpark-Haus Carolinensiel
Nationalpark-Haus Wittbülten
Oll Reef Hus
Oma-Freese-Huus
Phänomania
Robert von Zeppelin- und Fliegermuseum Wittmund
Schifffahrtsmuseum
Seemannshus
Skulpturengarten
Vogelwärterhaus
Wald- und Moormuseum Berumerfehn
Wattenhuus
Zwei-Siele-Museum

Libraries in Bensersiel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Fachstelle der Upstalsboom-Gesellschaft0.0
Landschaftsbibliothek0.0
Selbstlernzentrum0.0
Spöölstuv0.0
Stadtarchiv Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbücherei Esens0.0

Farmers Markets in Bensersiel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Am Markt
Markthalle
Marktplatz
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt Neuharlingersiel

Hotels in Bensersiel

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aquantis Hotel
Heeren's Hotel
Hotel Garni "Benser Watt"
Hotel Schiffer
Hotel-Pension Störtebeker
Nordseehotel Benser-Hof
Nordstern - Hotel & Restaurant
Vier Jahreszeiten

Restaurants in Bensersiel

15 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

beim Griechen
Bella Napoli
Blankerhans
Deichklause
Der Seewolf
Fisch und Meer
Haus am Sommerdeich
Haven
Nordseehotel Benser-Hof
Nordstern - Hotel & Restaurant
Peter Pan
Restaurant Fischerstuben
Restaurant Waterkant
Stürhus
Tulipano

Cafes in Bensersiel

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Am Yachthafen
Café Kunterbunt
Eiscafé Curoli
Heeren's Hotel
Hinrichs Cafe
Sandra's Sielcafé

Gas Stations in Bensersiel

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Star

Banks in Bensersiel

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sparkasse

Stadiums & Teams in Bensersiel

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Airports Near Bensersiel

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Wittmundhafen Air BaseMedium Airport
Alte Ems AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Zwischenahn-Rostrup AirfieldSmall Airport
Baltrum AirportBMRSmall Airport
Barßel AirfieldSmall Airport
Bohlenbergerfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Brockzetel Glider FieldSmall Airport
Emden AirportEMESmall Airport
Flugplatz Leer-PapenburgSmall Airport
Harlesiel AirfieldSmall Airport
Helgoland-Düne AirportHGLSmall Airport
JadeWeser AirportWVNSmall Airport
Juist AirportJUISmall Airport
Langeoog AirportLGOSmall Airport
Norden-Norddeich AirportNODSmall Airport
Norderney AirportNRDSmall Airport
Oldenburg-Hatten AirfieldSmall Airport
Oostwold AirfieldSmall Airport
Stadskanaal AirfieldSmall Airport
Steinberg in Surwold Glider AirfieldSmall Airport
Wangerooge AirportAGESmall Airport
Westerstede-Felde AirfieldSmall Airport
Wiefelstede-Conneforde AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Bensersiel

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Strandportal

Treatment Centers in Bensersiel

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
AWO Lotte-Lemke-Haus - Gesundheitszentrum der AWO für Mütter und Kinder

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 Bensersiel

What is the population of Bensersiel?

Bensersiel has a population of 1,000 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 68 people per square mile, spread across 14.7 square miles.

Is Bensersiel expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,692, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $98,000 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $490 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Bensersiel?

Bensersiel has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.0 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bensersiel?

There are 39 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bensersiel?

The median home value in Bensersiel is $98,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $490. The homeownership rate is 51.6%.

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