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Bergen auf Rügen, Germany

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · 🇩🇪 Germany

Bergen auf Rügen is a small city in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany with a population of 14,771. Elevation: 240 ft (73 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
14,771 Population 744/sq mi density
240 ft Elevation 73 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
23.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 35.4%
5% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 20.4%
36% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.7%
3% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.2%
98% lower than US avg

People

Population14,771
Median Age45.7 yrs
Density744/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$54,777
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty0.2%

Health

Obesity20.4%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking19.5%
Depression4.2%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI10 (Good)
Rain23.2 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation240 ft (73 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.4%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband92.5%
Population14,771
Population Density744 / sq mi
Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Coordinates54.4182°, 13.4335°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceMecklenburg-Vorpommern
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation23.2 inches (590 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.7 inches (12 cm)
Median Age45.7 years

Is Bergen auf Rügen a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bergen auf Rügen receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Bergen auf Rügen offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 35.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Bergen auf Rügen experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. With 294 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 23.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 10.

Bergen auf Rügen has a population of 14,771 with a density of 744 people per square mile. The median age is 45.7 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

14,771
Total Population
744
People / sq mi
45.7yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
19.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Bergen auf Rügen vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Bergen auf Rügen vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bergen auf Rügen is N/A. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Bergen auf Rügen vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$54,777

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.2%
98% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living75.20 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Bergen auf Rügen, 20.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 19.5% are current smokers. 4.2% report depression. 83.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Bergen auf Rügen vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity20.4%
36% below US avg
Diabetes5.0%
High Blood Pressure29.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.5%
39% above US avg
Binge Drinking11.2%
Physical Inactivity83.7%
Depression4.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate87.0%

Food & Exercise

Bergen auf Rügen has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation is 23.2 inches. The area enjoys 294 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 10.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average46.7°F
14% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall23.2 inches
39% below US avg
Snowfall4.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median10.0
RatingGood
Good Days %93.1%

Geography

Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Area19.9 sq mi (51.4 km²)
Population Density744/sq mi
Coordinates54.4182°N, 13.4335°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
35.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% above US avg). 92.5% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.4%
5% above US avg
High School+99.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density744/sq mi
Total Area19.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access92.5%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities

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