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Birkenfeld, Germany

Bavaria · Germany

Birkenfeld is a small town in Bavaria, Germany with a population of 2,153. Elevation: 689 ft (210 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

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A Great
2,153 Population 74/sq mi density
689 ft Elevation 210 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
55.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$31,869 Median Income
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Overall
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Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$31,869 median income
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Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,000 home value, $385/mo rent

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People

Population2,153
Density74/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$31,869

Housing

A+
Home Value$77,000
Rent$385
Ownership74.6%
Housing Units861

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain55.2 in/yr
Sunny Days209/yr
Elevation689 ft (210 m)
Population2,153
Population Density74 / sq mi
Elevation689 ft (210 m)
Coordinates49.8586°, 9.6956°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceBavaria
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation55.2 inches (1,403 mm)
Annual Snowfall31.1 inches (79 cm)
Median Household Income$31,869

About Birkenfeld

Birkenfeld is a small town in Germany (Bavaria) with a population of 2,153. The city sits at an elevation of 689 feet (210 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Birkenfeld is $31,869, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 84 business establishments.

Income: Birkenfeld vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$31,869
58% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)84

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Birkenfeld is $77,000, 73% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $385 (67% below the national average of $1,163). 74.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 861 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$77,000
73% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$385
67% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership74.6%
Owner-Occupied74.6%
Renter-Occupied25.4%
Housing Units861

Property Tax

Climate in Birkenfeld

Birkenfeld has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (19°C), the coldest is Jan (0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 646 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.8°C / 33°F -2° / 3.5° 48.0
Feb 1.6°C / 35°F -1.9° / 5.2° 43.5
Mar 5.1°C / 41°F 0.2° / 10.1° 54.9
Apr 9.9°C / 50°F 3.5° / 16.3° 37.3
May 13.3°C / 56°F 7° / 19.6° 67.9
Jun 17°C / 63°F 10.7° / 23.3° 58.8
Jul 19°C / 66°F 12.4° / 25.5° 65.0
Aug 18.2°C / 65°F 11.8° / 24.7° 67.4
Sep 14.3°C / 58°F 8.3° / 20.3° 49.2
Oct 9.6°C / 49°F 5.1° / 14° 45.4
Nov 5°C / 41°F 2° / 7.9° 51.2
Dec 2°C / 36°F -0.6° / 4.5° 57.3
Birkenfeld experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 209 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 31.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 689 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average48.9°F
9% below Germany avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days209 days/yr

Geography

Elevation689 ft (210 m)
Area29.2 sq mi (75.7 km²)
Population Density74/sq mi
Coordinates49.8586°N, 9.6956°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.2"
45% above Germany avg
Snowfall 31.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.91"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

102 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.6 on May 17, 2014.

Nov 29, 1997 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany M4.3 118 km
Oct 21, 1997 1 km NE of Wangen, Germany M4.1 125 km
Jul 26, 2000 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany M4.0 127 km
Nov 29, 1997 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany M3.9 118 km
Feb 14, 2011 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany M3.9 143 km
May 26, 1990 1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany M3.8 86 km
Nov 18, 1990 1 km SSW of Kaub, Germany M3.8 141 km
Jul 30, 1997 1 km ENE of Miehlen, Germany M3.6 138 km
May 17, 2014 2 km ESE of Pfungstadt, Germany M3.6 77 km
May 29, 1990 0 km ENE of Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany M3.5 90 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km E of Bad Bocklet, Germany M3.4 54 km
Nov 7, 1998 3 km E of Dachsenhausen, Germany M3.4 144 km
Jun 29, 2010 3 km NW of Hochheim am Main, Germany M3.4 101 km
Dec 18, 1998 2 km SSE of Wiesbaden, Germany M3.3 105 km
Nov 10, 1997 2 km S of Münnerstadt, Germany M3.3 54 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Speyer, Germany M3.3 109 km
Jun 22, 2004 0 km SE of Ehningen, Germany M3.2 144 km
May 4, 2004 3 km NNW of Frankfurt am Main, Germany M3.2 80 km
May 6, 1991 4 km S of Groß-Umstadt, Germany M3.2 55 km
Aug 20, 2004 0 km ENE of Trebur, Germany M3.2 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.4 in
February 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.9 in Wettest

Birkenfeld has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 34°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and April the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Birkenfeld

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Grundschule
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Radio Stations near Birkenfeld

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Gong Würzburg modern rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Charivari Würzburg Webradio oldies, pop MP3 128 kbps
Antenne Thueringen MP3 128 kbps
Blasmusikradio mit Bernd folk MP3 128 kbps
BreakZ.FM - Charts & Remixe #mashup, charts MP3 192 kbps
Zeiten Radio MP3 128 kbps
80er Pop-Rock 80s, pop MP3 128 kbps
Kaffee Radio 60s, 70s MP3 128 kbps
Radio Primaton 80s, 90s AAC
Pascals Radio MP3 128 kbps
Party Radio apresski, dance MP3 128 kbps
Chat-Fire 60s, 70s MP3 128 kbps
Frühlingsradio 80s, 90s MP3 128 kbps
sender neu jerusalem religious AAC+ 95 kbps
Epic Lounge - RESTAURANT LOUNGE ambient, ambient and relaxation music MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Birkenfeld

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ahler Kram
Domschatz
Dorfmuseum
Eisenbahnmuseum Würzburg
Europäisches Klempner- und Kupferschmiedemuseum
Fahrzeug- und Technikmuseum Neuendorf
Fuhrmann und Schneider Museum
Fürstenbaumuseum
Galerie im Oberen Tor
Gamburger Buschermuseum
Glasmuseum
Grafschaftsmuseum Wertheim
Hammermuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum "Prassek-Scheune"
Huttenschloss
Isolatorenmuseum
Jüdisches Kulturmuseum Veitshöchheim
Kirchenburg
Lügenstein Museum
Mälzereimuseum
Martin-von-Wagner-Museum
Museum "Schlösschen im Hofgarten"
Museum am Dom
Museum für Franken & Staatliches Museum für Kunst- und Kulturgeschichte
Museum für ländliches Kulturgut
Museum im Kulturspeicher
Museum Obertor-Apotheke
Museum Papiermühle Homburg
Museum Sonnenplatz-Apotheke
Pfeifermuseum
Röntgen-Gedächtnisstätte Würzburg
Rosenbaumsche Laubhütte
Siebold-Museum
Spessartmuseum
Staatsgalerie Würzburg
Städt. Schulmuseum
Stadtgeschichtliches Museum Karlstadt
Tauberfränkisches Landschaftsmuseum
VS-Schulmuseum
Zeller Wassermuseum

Libraries in Birkenfeld

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alte Schule0.0
Altes Rathaus mit Gemeindebücherei0.0
Archiv und Bibliothek des Bistums Würzburg (ABBW)0.0
Bibliothek der Hochschule für Musik Würzburg0.0
Bibliothek Markt Höchberg0.0
Bücherei am Bahnhof0.0
Bücherei im Lagerhaus0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Kist0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei Lengfurt0.0
Gemeindebücherei Thüngen0.0
Gemeindebücherei Waldbrunn0.0
Hochschulbibliothek0.0
Kath. Bücherei St. Bonifatius0.0
Kath. Öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Kath.Öffentl.Bücherei0.0
Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei0.0
köb St. Adalbero0.0
Spezialbibliothek0.0
Staatsarchiv Würzburg0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Gemünden0.0
Stadtbibliothek in der Hohen Kemenate0.0
Stadtbibliothek Marktheidenfeld0.0
Stadtbücherei Wertheim0.0
Stadtbücherei Würzburg0.0
Städtische Mediothek0.0
Teilbibliothek Psychologie0.0
Ulrich-Herold-Haus0.0

Farmers Markets in Birkenfeld

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fischerplatz
Grüner Markt
Grüner Markt
Marktplatz
Spezialitätenmarkt
Wochenmarkt Tauberbischofsheim

Restaurants in Birkenfeld

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Goldenes Lamm
Schwarzer Adler

Breweries in Birkenfeld

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Goikelbräu
Klosterbrauerei
Spessart-Spexht
Waldschloss-Brauerei Frammersbach
Würzburger Hofbräu
Zum Neuen Brauhaus 1816

Stadiums & Teams in Birkenfeld

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Ski Resorts Near Birkenfeld

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Skilift Burgbernheim 0.0 $0

Airports Near Birkenfeld

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adolf Würth AirportMedium Airport
Niederstetten Army Air BaseMedium Airport
Altenbachtal Glider FieldSmall Airport
Altfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Am Kreuzberg Glider AirfieldSmall Airport
Aschaffenburg AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Kissingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Königshofen AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Neustadt/Saale-Grasberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Windsheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Baumerlenbach AirfieldSmall Airport
Bibergau Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Bischofsberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Büchig AirfieldSmall Airport
Degmarn Glider FieldSmall Airport
Dörzbach-Hohebach Ultralight FlightparkSmall Airport
Feuchtwangen Private AirstripSmall Airport
Fulda-Jossa AirfieldSmall Airport
Gedern Glider FieldSmall Airport
Gelnhausen AirfieldSmall Airport
Gerolzhofen Model AirfieldSmall Airport
Giebelstadt AirportGHFSmall Airport
Gössenheim Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Gundelsheim ULMSmall Airport
Heilbronn-Böckingen Glider FieldSmall Airport
Hermuthausen AirfieldSmall Airport
Hettstadt AirfieldSmall Airport
Hoherodskopf AirfieldSmall Airport
Huhnrain AirfieldSmall Airport
Ingelfingen-Bühlhof AirfieldSmall Airport
Ippesheim Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Johannisau Glider FieldSmall Airport
Karlstadt-Saupurzel Glider FieldSmall Airport
Kitzingen AirfieldKZGSmall Airport
Kolitzheim-Herleshof AirfieldSmall Airport
Lager Hammelburg AirfieldSmall Airport
Langenselbold AirfieldSmall Airport
Leuzendorf Glider FieldSmall Airport
Mainbullau AirfieldSmall Airport
Michelstadt-Odenwald AirfieldSmall Airport
Möckmühl-Korb AirfieldSmall Airport
Mosbach-Lohrbach AirfieldSmall Airport
Mülben AirfieldSmall Airport
Neuenstadt am Kocher Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Nidda AirfieldSmall Airport
Oberleichtersbach AirfieldSmall Airport
Obersöllbach Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Ochsenfurt AirfieldSmall Airport
Oedheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Rothenburg ob der Tauber AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Birkenfeld

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Bürgerspital Geriatriezentrum

Churches & Religious Organizations in Birkenfeld

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Flurkapelle
St.Valentin Kirche

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 Birkenfeld

What is the population of Birkenfeld?

Birkenfeld has a population of 2,153 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 74 people per square mile, spread across 29.2 square miles.

Is Birkenfeld expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,869, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $77,000 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $385 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Birkenfeld?

Birkenfeld 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 65°F in July. The area receives 209 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.2 inches, with 31.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Birkenfeld?

There are 84 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Birkenfeld?

The median home value in Birkenfeld is $77,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $385. The homeownership rate is 74.6%.

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