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Blankenburg, Germany
Saxony-Anhalt · Germany
Blankenburg is a small city in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany with a population of 15,963. Elevation: 751 ft (229 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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| Population | 15,963 |
| Population Density | 219 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.7903°, 10.9551° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Saxony-Anhalt |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.8 inches (910 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 18.1 inches (46 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,508 |
About Blankenburg
Blankenburg is a small city in Germany (Saxony-Anhalt) with a population of 15,963. The city sits at an elevation of 751 feet (229 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Blankenburg vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $27,508 |
| 63% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 623 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $72,600 |
| 74% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $363 |
| 69% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 44.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 44.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 56.0% |
| Housing Units | 6,385 |
Property Tax
Climate in Blankenburg
Blankenburg has an average annual temperature of 9.5°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.4°C), the coldest is Jan (1.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 577 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 211 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| Area | 73.0 sq mi (188.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 219/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.7903°N, 10.9551°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
Blankenburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 31°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (2.1").
Schools in Blankenburg
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin-Luther-Grundschule | — | — | — | — |
| Europasekundarschule "August Bebel" | — | — | — | — |
| Stabil Harz | — | — | — | — |
| Stabil Harz | — | — | — | — |
| Stabil Harz | — | — | — | — |
| Gymnasium "Am Thie" | — | — | — | — |
| Sekundarschuele "August Bebel" | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Blankenburg
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RADIO 21 Braunschweig | pop, rock | MP3 | |
| Festival Radio | edm, electro | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ESC Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio60! | — | AAC+ 128 kbps |
Museums in Blankenburg
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alte Münze | ||||
| Alte Schule | ||||
| Altes Bürgerhaus | ||||
| Anhaltische Harzbahn | ||||
| Bahnhofsmuseum Benneckenstein | ||||
| Berend Lehmann Museum | ||||
| Blacksmith | ||||
| Bonhoeffer-Haus | ||||
| Cafe im Puppen- und Teddybärenmusem | ||||
| DDR-Museum Thale | ||||
| Dorfgemeinschaftshaus;Heimatstube | ||||
| Eisenbahn und Spielzeugmuseum | ||||
| Fachwerkmuseum im Ständerbau | ||||
| Feuerwehrmuseum | ||||
| Fire Department Museum | ||||
| form gestaltung in der ddr | ||||
| Freie Ritterschaft zu Stolberg | ||||
| Freilichtmuseum im Waldhof | ||||
| Gleimhaus | ||||
| Grube Glasebach | ||||
| Harzer Baumkuchenhaus | ||||
| Harzer Bike Schmiede | ||||
| Harzer Uhrenmuseum | ||||
| Harzmuseum | ||||
| Heimat Museum | ||||
| Heimat-Museum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube Derenburg | ||||
| Heimatstube Harzklub Königshütte | ||||
| Heineanum | ||||
| Heinrich-Meutefin-Museum | ||||
| Herbergsmuseum | ||||
| Hermannshöhlenmuseum | ||||
| Historischer Lokschuppen Hasselfelde | ||||
| Hüttenmuseum | ||||
| Infozentrum Gedenkstätte Zwieberge | ||||
| Kleinste Haus | ||||
| Klopstockhaus Quedlinburg | ||||
| Klostermuseum | ||||
| Köhlereimuseum | ||||
| Komturhof | ||||
| Kreuzgang der Liebfrauenkirche | ||||
| Kupferschiefer-Schaubergwerk „Lange Wand“ | ||||
| Lokschuppen Rübeland | ||||
| Luftfahrtmuseum Wernigerode | ||||
| Maschinenfabrik Carlswerk | ||||
| Mausefallen- und Kuriositätenmuseum | ||||
| Münzenbergmuseum | ||||
| Museum Lyonel Feininger | ||||
| Museumshof "Ernst Koch" Silstedt | ||||
| Obscurum Thale | ||||
| Ostdeutsches Fahrzeugmuseum Mario Tänzer | ||||
| Puppen- und Teddybärenmusem | ||||
| Schachmuseum | ||||
| Schiefes Haus | ||||
| Schlossmuseum auf dem Stiftsberg | ||||
| Schraube-Museum | ||||
| Schul- und Stadtmuseum "Alte Elementarschule" | ||||
| St. Wiperti Kirche | ||||
| Städtisches Museum | ||||
| Stiftskirche St. Servaii Domschatz Quedlinburg | ||||
| Streuobstmuseum | ||||
| Western |
Libraries in Blankenburg
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemeindebibliothek Rieder | 0.0 | |||||
| Harzbücherei Wernigerode | 0.0 | |||||
| Kinderbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Landeshauptarchiv Standort Wernigerode | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Blankenburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Halberstadt | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Thale | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Blankenburg
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fischmarkt | |||||
| Holzmarkt | |||||
| Marktplatz |
Hotels in Blankenburg
7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Blankenburg
18 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Blankenburg
8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Blankenburg
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Blankenburg
2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Blankenburg
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Blankenburg
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Blankenburg
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Blankenburg
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Blankenburg
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Blankenburg
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Blankenburg
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Blankenburg
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brauhaus Lüdde | ||||
| Microbrauerei Lindenberger Bahnhofsbräu |
Stadiums & Teams in Blankenburg
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Blankenburg
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wintersportgebiet Wurmberg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ski Area Mühlwiese | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Blankenburg
36 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport | BWE | Medium Airport |
| Allstedt Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Am Salzgittersee Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Aschersleben Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Aue bei Hattorf Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bad Bibra Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bad Frankenhausen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bad Langensalza Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ballenstedt Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bleicherode Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bollrich Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cochstedt Airport | CSO | Small Airport |
| Dingelstedt Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dorstadt Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gardelegen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gerbstedt Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Große Wiese Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hasselfelde Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hohenstein UL | — | Small Airport |
| Hoym Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kreuzebra Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Laucha Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Magdeburg City Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mühlhausen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Nordhausen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Obermehler-Schlotheim Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Oberrißdorf Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Oschersleben Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Rote Wiese Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Salzgitter-Drütte Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Salzgitter-Schäferstuhl Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sassberg Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Sömmerda-Dermsdorf Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Stapelburg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Uehrde Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Wilsche Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Blankenburg
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Postfiliale Blankenburg |
Treatment Centers in Blankenburg
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Badehaus | ||
| Teufelsbadklinik |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Blankenburg
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bergkirche St. Bartholomäus | |
| Lutherkirche | |
| St. Josef |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Blankenburg?
Blankenburg has a population of 15,963 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 219 people per square mile, spread across 73.0 square miles.
Is Blankenburg expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,508, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $72,600 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $363 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Blankenburg?
Blankenburg has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 211 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 35.8 inches, with 18.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Blankenburg?
There are 623 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Blankenburg?
The median home value in Blankenburg is $72,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $363. The homeownership rate is 44.0%.