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Blankenburg, Germany

Thuringia · Germany

Blankenburg is a small town in Thuringia, Germany with a population of 172. Elevation: 892 ft (272 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
172 Population 94/sq mi density
892 ft Elevation 272 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
30.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$26,637 Median Income
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Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$26,637 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,000 home value, $380/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population172
Density94/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,637

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,000
Rent$380
Ownership81.4%
Housing Units69

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain30.4 in/yr
Sunny Days217/yr
Elevation892 ft (272 m)
Population172
Population Density94 / sq mi
Elevation892 ft (272 m)
Coordinates51.2000°, 10.7500°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceThuringia
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation30.4 inches (773 mm)
Annual Snowfall18.1 inches (46 cm)
Median Household Income$26,637

About Blankenburg

Blankenburg is a small town in Germany (Thuringia) with a population of 172. The city sits at an elevation of 892 feet (272 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Blankenburg is $26,637, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 7 business establishments.

Income: Blankenburg vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$26,637
65% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)7

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Blankenburg is $76,000, 73% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $380 (67% below the national average of $1,163). 81.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 69 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$76,000
73% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$380
67% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership81.4%
Owner-Occupied81.4%
Renter-Occupied18.6%
Housing Units69

Property Tax

Climate in Blankenburg

Blankenburg has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.1°C), the coldest is Jan (0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 569 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.8°C / 33°F -2.1° / 3.6° 39.1
Feb 1.6°C / 35°F -2° / 5.2° 26.9
Mar 5.1°C / 41°F 0.5° / 9.7° 37.3
Apr 9.2°C / 49°F 3.1° / 15.3° 27.1
May 13.4°C / 56°F 7.4° / 19.5° 60.2
Jun 16.9°C / 62°F 11° / 22.8° 59.3
Jul 19.1°C / 66°F 13° / 25.2° 84.7
Aug 18.8°C / 66°F 12.7° / 25° 55.2
Sep 14.6°C / 58°F 9° / 20.1° 48.2
Oct 9.6°C / 49°F 5.2° / 14.1° 46.7
Nov 4.9°C / 41°F 1.9° / 7.9° 40.0
Dec 1.8°C / 35°F -0.9° / 4.5° 44.4
Blankenburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches. The area receives 18.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 892 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below Germany avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days217 days/yr

Geography

Elevation892 ft (272 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density94/sq mi
Coordinates51.2000°N, 10.7500°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.4"
20% below Germany avg
Snowfall 18.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M3.3 on Apr 16, 2015.

Sep 11, 1996 3 km ESE of Barnstädt, Germany M4.9 66 km
Sep 4, 2000 3 km S of Hranice, Czechia M3.6 143 km
Jun 5, 2001 2 km NW of Schöneck, Germany M3.5 140 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km E of Bad Bocklet, Germany M3.4 113 km
May 19, 1991 1 km SW of Markneukirchen, Germany M3.3 149 km
Nov 10, 1997 2 km S of Münnerstadt, Germany M3.3 116 km
Apr 16, 2015 1 km NE of Gröbers, Germany M3.3 100 km
Mar 25, 1991 1 km N of Bad Elster, Germany M3.1 145 km
Mar 24, 1991 4 km SW of Hranice, Czechia M3.1 142 km
Feb 25, 1996 Germany M3.1 60 km
Aug 4, 2006 1 km NW of Fraureuth, Germany M3.0 123 km
Dec 11, 1998 3 km W of Aidhausen, Germany M3.0 119 km
Mar 30, 1995 3 km SSE of Badenhausen, Germany M3.0 70 km
May 4, 1991 1 km S of Gemünden am Main, Germany M3.0 149 km
Aug 1, 1992 1 km S of Kitzen, Germany M2.9 103 km
Feb 6, 1991 4 km SSW of Dassel, Germany M2.9 98 km
Jun 5, 2001 2 km WNW of Schöneck, Germany M2.8 141 km
Mar 23, 2002 1 km ENE of Gößnitz, Germany M2.8 124 km
Apr 26, 1991 7 km NW of Borgentreich, Germany M2.7 120 km
Jun 9, 2001 1 km SE of Markneukirchen, Germany M2.7 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in
February 32°F (0°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
October 47°F (9°C) 1.8 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.2 in

Blankenburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 32°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.5").

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Radio Stations near Blankenburg

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
90s90s - Lovesongs pop music MP3
Emsefunk electronic, pop MP3 128 kbps
MDR SCHLAGERWELT Thüringen 60s, 70s AAC 102 kbps
Radio F.R.E.I. Erfurt bernd das brot, bürgerradio MP3 160 kbps
Landeswelle Grillwelle hip hop AAC
MDR THÜRINGEN Nordthüringen heiligenstadt, hits AAC 102 kbps
Maretimo Latin Radio latin music MP3 128 kbps
Nerds and Geeks: THE STATION (96kbps) chiptunes, retro games MP3 96 kbps
Radio Nightclub pop, rock MP3 128 kbps
MDR THÜRINGEN Mittel- und Westthüringen apolda, arnstadt AAC 102 kbps
Flashbass.fm MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Blankenburg

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alte Kanzlei
Alttechnikausstellung
Apothekenmuseum
Bockwindmühle Ballstädt
Dorfmuseum
Erlebnisbergwerk Sondershausen
Funkenburg Westgreußen
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Burgtonna
Heimatstube
Heimatstube Alach
Heimatstube Mehrstedt
Historische Druckerei
Humboldtsches Schloss
Kleinbahnmuseum
Landmaschinenmuseum
Löfflerhaus
Mikwe
Museum zum "Neuen Rüxleber Hof"
Rosenmuseum
Schlosskeller
Schlossmuseum
Seilermuseeum
Stadtmuseum
Stadtmuseum
Turmwindmühle Immenrode
Waidmuseum
Wassermuseum

Libraries in Blankenburg

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alte Bibliothek Greußen0.0
Bibliothek Menteroda0.0
Schlossbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek "Johann-Karl-Wezel"0.0

Farmers Markets in Blankenburg

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
grüner Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt am Moskauer Platz
Wochenmarkt am Moskauer Platz
Zierbrunnenplatz

Breweries in Blankenburg

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Dreitürme

Stadiums & Teams in Blankenburg

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Blankenburg

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Skilift Deesbach 0.0 $0
Kirchberglift am Fröbelturm 0.0 $0
Wintersportgebiet Wurmberg 0.0 $0
Ski Area Mühlwiese 0.0 $0

Airports Near Blankenburg

37 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Erfurt-Weimar AirportERFLarge Airport
Eisenach-Kindel AirportEIBMedium Airport
Allstedt AirfieldSmall Airport
Arnstadt-Alkersleben AirfieldSmall Airport
Aschersleben AirfieldSmall Airport
Aue bei Hattorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Berka AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Bibra AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Frankenhausen AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Gandersheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Langensalza AirfieldSmall Airport
Ballenstedt AirfieldSmall Airport
Bleicherode AirfieldSmall Airport
Bollrich AirfieldSmall Airport
Cochstedt AirportCSOSmall Airport
Crawinkel AirfieldSmall Airport
Dolmar AirfieldSmall Airport
Eichsfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Gotha-Ost AirfieldSmall Airport
Hasselfelde AirfieldSmall Airport
Hohenstein ULSmall Airport
Hoym AirfieldSmall Airport
Kreuzebra Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Mühlhausen AirfieldSmall Airport
Niederwillingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Nordhausen AirfieldSmall Airport
Northeim AirfieldSmall Airport
Obermehler-Schlotheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Pennewitz AirfieldSmall Airport
Rudolstadt-Groschwitz AirfieldSmall Airport
Sassberg Glider FieldSmall Airport
Sömmerda-Dermsdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Stapelburg AirfieldSmall Airport
Stauffenbühl AirfieldSmall Airport
Suhl-Goldlauter AirfieldSmall Airport
Weidberg-Kaltenwestheim Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Weimar-Umpferstedt AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Blankenburg

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Celenus Klinik an der Salza
MEDIAN Klinik Bad Tennstedt

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 Blankenburg

What is the population of Blankenburg?

Blankenburg has a population of 172 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 94 people per square mile, spread across 1.8 square miles.

Is Blankenburg expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,637, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $76,000 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $380 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, 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 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 217 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 30.4 inches, with 18.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Blankenburg?

There are 7 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Blankenburg?

The median home value in Blankenburg is $76,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $380. The homeownership rate is 81.4%.

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