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Birx, Germany

Thuringia · Germany

Birx is a small town in Thuringia, Germany with a population of 187. Elevation: 2,484 ft (757 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
187 Population 6/sq mi density
2,484 ft Elevation 757 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
44.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$28,489 Median Income
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Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$28,489 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,200 home value, $331/mo rent

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People

Population187
Density6/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,489

Housing

A+
Home Value$66,200
Rent$331
Ownership93.9%
Housing Units75

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain44.6 in/yr
Sunny Days188/yr
Elevation2,484 ft (757 m)
Population187
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation2,484 ft (757 m)
Coordinates50.5333°, 10.0500°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceThuringia
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation44.6 inches (1,133 mm)
Annual Snowfall49.0 inches (124 cm)
Median Household Income$28,489

About Birx

Birx is a small town in Germany (Thuringia) with a population of 187. The city sits at an elevation of 2,484 feet (757 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Birx is $28,489, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 7 business establishments.

Income: Birx vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$28,489
62% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)7

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Birx is $66,200, 77% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $331 (72% below the national average of $1,163). 93.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 75 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$66,200
77% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$331
72% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership93.9%
Owner-Occupied93.9%
Renter-Occupied6.1%
Housing Units75

Property Tax

Climate in Birx

Birx has an average annual temperature of 7°C (45°F). The hottest month is Jul (15.9°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1045 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -1.5°C / 29°F -3.8° / 0.7° 96.8
Feb -0.8°C / 31°F -3.5° / 1.8° 78.6
Mar 2.3°C / 36°F -0.9° / 5.5° 83.8
Apr 6.8°C / 44°F 2.6° / 10.9° 55.4
May 10.7°C / 51°F 6.2° / 15.2° 89.3
Jun 13.8°C / 57°F 9.3° / 18.2° 84.0
Jul 15.9°C / 61°F 11.5° / 20.3° 104.9
Aug 15.9°C / 61°F 11.4° / 20.4° 79.1
Sep 11.6°C / 53°F 7.8° / 15.3° 88.1
Oct 7.2°C / 45°F 4.2° / 10.1° 87.9
Nov 2.4°C / 36°F 0° / 4.7° 87.7
Dec -0.7°C / 31°F -2.9° / 1.5° 109.3
Birx experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 188 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. The area receives 49.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,484 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average47.2°F
13% below Germany avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days188 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,484 ft (757 m)
Area30.0 sq mi (77.6 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates50.5333°N, 10.0500°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.6"
17% above Germany avg
Snowfall 49.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.41"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

45 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M3.6 on May 17, 2014.

Sep 11, 1996 3 km ESE of Barnstädt, Germany M4.9 144 km
Nov 29, 1997 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany M4.3 138 km
Jul 26, 2000 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany M4.0 150 km
Nov 29, 1997 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany M3.9 140 km
May 26, 1990 1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany M3.8 112 km
May 17, 2014 2 km ESE of Pfungstadt, Germany M3.6 130 km
May 29, 1990 0 km ENE of Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany M3.5 117 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km E of Bad Bocklet, Germany M3.4 31 km
Jun 29, 2010 3 km NW of Hochheim am Main, Germany M3.4 135 km
Nov 10, 1997 2 km S of Münnerstadt, Germany M3.3 36 km
Dec 18, 1998 2 km SSE of Wiesbaden, Germany M3.3 138 km
May 4, 2004 3 km NNW of Frankfurt am Main, Germany M3.2 108 km
May 6, 1991 4 km S of Groß-Umstadt, Germany M3.2 112 km
Aug 20, 2004 0 km ENE of Trebur, Germany M3.2 134 km
Apr 14, 1990 1 km SSW of Einhausen, Germany M3.1 145 km
Feb 25, 1996 Germany M3.1 149 km
Jan 26, 2001 3 km NE of Kiedrich, Germany M3.0 147 km
Mar 5, 2004 3 km NNW of Oberursel, Germany M3.0 111 km
Dec 27, 1996 1 km NNE of Groß-Bieberau, Germany M3.0 118 km
Jul 26, 2000 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany M3.0 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.6 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 3.0 in Coldest
March 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in
April 44°F (6°C) 2.5 in Driest
May 53°F (11°C) 2.9 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
November 36°F (2°C) 3.6 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 4.4 in Wettest

Birx has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 30°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.4") and April the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Birx

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

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

18 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Piano ambient, ambiental MP3 192 kbps
Radio Gong Würzburg modern rock MP3 128 kbps
Antenne Thueringen MP3 128 kbps
Epic Lounge - SAX HOUSE LOUNGE ambient, ambient and relaxation music MP3 192 kbps
Epic Lounge - Massage Lounge ambient, ambient lounge MP3 192 kbps
Technolovers EURODANCE 80's, 80er MP3 192 kbps
METAL XMAS MP3 128 kbps
hr3 Osthessen pop MP3 128 kbps
Emsefunk electronic, pop MP3 128 kbps
Technolovers TRANCE melodic trance, progressive trance MP3 192 kbps
Flashbass.fm MP3 128 kbps
Radio Nightclub pop, rock MP3 128 kbps
Nerds and Geeks: THE STATION (96kbps) chiptunes, retro games MP3 96 kbps
Maretimo Latin Radio latin music MP3 128 kbps
Chillout Archiv chillout, lounge MP3 128 kbps
hr1 Osthessen adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
hr4 Osthessen oldies, schlager MP3 128 kbps
Epic Lounge - RESTAURANT LOUNGE ambient, ambient and relaxation music MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Birx

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alte Holzschnitzerschule
Ausstellung SACRA
Brauerei Museum
DDR Grenzmuseum
Deutsches Segelflugmuseum mit Modellflug Wasserkuppe
Deutsches Tabakpfeifenmuseum
Dokumentationszentrum Hainbergkaserne
Dorf-Aktiv-Museum
Drushba
Feuerwehr Museum
Fränkisches Freilandmuseum Fladungen
Freilichtmuseum Fladungen
Gedenkstätte Point Alpha
Gefrierwäärk
Grenzinformationsstelle
Haus auf der Grenze
Haus der Schwarzen Berge
Heile Schern
Heimatmuseum
Honigkuchen und Wachsmuseum
Kirchenburgen Museum
Kleines Grenzmuseum
Museum Dermbach
Museumsscheune
Naturmuseum
Orgelbaumuseum
Ortsmuseum
Pfundsmuseum
Radom
Rhöner Museumsdorf
Rhönmuseum
Roßdorf 1866 - Gefecht am Nebel;Wagner-Stube;Kleine Galerie
Stadtmuseum
SteinReich Fossilien Museum
Wagstädter Heimatstuben

Libraries in Birx

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei Hohenroth0.0
Bücherei Salz0.0
Dermbacher Bibliothek0.0
Gemeinde- und Pfarrbücherei Hilders0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Helmershausen0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Kaltensundheim0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Wohlmuthausen0.0
Gemeindebücherei Sondheim0.0
Katholische Bücherei0.0
Pfarrbücherei0.0
Pfarrbücherei Mariä Himmelfahrt0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Bad Neustadt0.0
Stadtbücherei Gersfeld0.0

Farmers Markets in Birx

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Die Hamsterhütte
Grüner Markt
Kaltennordheimer Wochenmarkt
Marktplatz
Trödelmarkt

Hotels in Birx

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Haus zur Wasserkuppe
Pension Dreiländereck
Rhönschaf-Hotel

Restaurants in Birx

11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Flechsenberger Hof
Gasthof & Pension "Goldener Stern"
Gastroniebetrieb Schäferhütte Weckbach
Haus zur Wasserkuppe
Lisas Welt
Reulbacher Eck
Rhöner Landhotel Haus zur Wasserkuppe
Rhönpizzeria
Rhönschaf-Hotel
Rhönstübchen
zum Löwen

Cafes in Birx

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kaffeemühle

Dentists in Birx

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Zahnarztpraxis Dr. Cron

Gas Stations in Birx

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso

Breweries in Birx

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brauerei Streck
Brauerei Streck
Brauerei Streck
Brauerei Streck
Dorfbrauhaus Schönau a. d. Brend
Kreuzberger Klosterbrauerei
Neuschter Bräu - AltNeuscht
Pax Bräu
Rhönbrauerei
Rhönbrauerei Dittmar

Airports Near Birx

42 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Eisenach-Kindel AirportEIBMedium Airport
Altfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Am Kreuzberg Glider AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Hersfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Kissingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Königshofen AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Langensalza AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Neustadt/Saale-Grasberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Bibergau Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Bischofsberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Büchig AirfieldSmall Airport
Burgebrach Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Dolmar AirfieldSmall Airport
Dornberg-Sontra AirfieldSmall Airport
Edermünde-Grifte AirfieldSmall Airport
Fulda-Jossa AirfieldSmall Airport
Gerolzhofen Model AirfieldSmall Airport
Gössenheim Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Gotha-Ost AirfieldSmall Airport
Haßfurt-Schweinfurt AirfieldSmall Airport
Hessisch Lichtenau AirfieldSmall Airport
Hettstadt AirfieldSmall Airport
Huhnrain AirfieldSmall Airport
Johannisau Glider FieldSmall Airport
Karlstadt-Saupurzel Glider FieldSmall Airport
Kolitzheim-Herleshof AirfieldSmall Airport
Lager Hammelburg AirfieldSmall Airport
Langenberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Lauterbach AirfieldSmall Airport
Maroldsweisach AirstripSmall Airport
Mosenberg AirfeldSmall Airport
Mühlhausen AirfieldSmall Airport
Oberleichtersbach AirfieldSmall Airport
Obermehler-Schlotheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Plätzer AirfieldSmall Airport
Schweinfurt South AirfieldSmall Airport
Stauffenbühl AirfieldSmall Airport
Suhl-Goldlauter AirfieldSmall Airport
Wasserkuppe AirfieldSmall Airport
Weidberg-Kaltenwestheim Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Westhausen Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Würzburg-Schenkenturm AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Birx

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Postfiliale 508

Treatment Centers in Birx

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Wandelhalle

Churches & Religious Organizations in Birx

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Grotte
Mariengrotte am Bornberg
Martin-Luther-Kirche
St. Jakobus der Ältere
St. Martin Kapelle
St. Michael
St. Michael
St. Wendelin
Wendelinuskapelle

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Birx

What is the population of Birx?

Birx has a population of 187 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 30.0 square miles.

Is Birx expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,489, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $66,200 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $331 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Birx?

Birx has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 188 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 44.6 inches, with 49.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Birx?

There are 7 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Birx?

The median home value in Birx is $66,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $331. The homeownership rate is 93.9%.

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