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Bockhorn is a small city in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 8,924. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
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About Bockhorn
Bockhorn is a municipality in the district of Friesland, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is approximately 15 km southwest of Wilhelmshaven, and 30 km northwest of Oldenburg.
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| Population | 8,924 |
| Population Density | 175 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.3951°, 8.0201° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Lower Saxony |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.6 inches (802 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.4 inches (11 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $29,240 |
About Bockhorn
Bockhorn is a small city in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 8,924. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Bockhorn vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $29,240 |
| 61% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 348 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $83,000 |
| 71% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $415 |
| 64% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 63.3% |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 36.7% |
| Housing Units | 3,570 |
Property Tax
Climate in Bockhorn
Bockhorn has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (2.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 789 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 50.9 sq mi (131.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 175/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.3951°N, 8.0201°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in |
Bockhorn has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 35°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.7").
Schools in Bockhorn
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grundschule Bockhorn - Nebenstelle Steinhausen | — | — | — | — |
| Grundschule Altjührden | — | — | — | — |
| Behindertenwerkstätten Werkstatt Jeringhave | — | — | — | — |
| Grundschule Grabstede | — | — | — | — |
| Oberschule Bockhorn | — | — | — | — |
| Grundschule Bockhorn | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Bockhorn
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Passing Feeling | alternative, indie | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio 21 Oldenburg | rock | MP3 | |
| Radio Jade | community radio, regional radio | AAC 32 kbps | |
| Oldenburg Eins (oeins) | local radio | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Bockhorn
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Jahre Vollzugsgeschichte | ||||
| Ammerländer Bauernhaus | ||||
| Ammerländer Spielzeugmuseum | ||||
| Automobilmuseum Topolino | ||||
| Bauernmuseum Rastede "Jan Pastor sin Hus" | ||||
| Brauereimuseum | ||||
| Bunker-Museum Wilhelmshaven | ||||
| Dampfmaschine | ||||
| Das kleine Postmuseum im Ammerland | ||||
| Deutsches Marinemuseum | ||||
| Erinnerungsort ehemalige Synagoge in Neustadtgödens | ||||
| Fahrradmuseum Reiners | ||||
| Feuerwehr - Museum | ||||
| Feuerwehrmuseum Jever | ||||
| Franz Radziwill Haus | ||||
| Freilichtmuseum Ammerländer Bauernhaus | ||||
| Getreuen- und Bismarckmuseum | ||||
| Getreuen- und Bismarckmuseum | ||||
| GröschlerHaus | ||||
| Gruseleum | ||||
| Heimatkundliches Museum Friedeburg | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Neuenburg | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Wiefelstede | ||||
| Kaskade-Infohaus Wasser | ||||
| Krimimuseum | ||||
| Küstenmuseum | ||||
| Küsteum | ||||
| Landwirtschaftsmuseum | ||||
| Landwirtschaftsmuseum Bohlen | ||||
| Muschelmuseum | ||||
| Museum im Landrichterhaus Neustadtgödens | ||||
| Museum Ostdeutsche Kulturgeschichte | ||||
| Museum Specken | ||||
| Nordwestdeutsches Schulmuseum Zetel-Bohlenbergerfeld | ||||
| Oldtimerfeuerwehr Neuenburg mit Feuergarten und Wasserpark | ||||
| Robert von Zeppelin- und Fliegermuseum Wittmund | ||||
| Schinkenmuseum | ||||
| Schloss Jever | ||||
| Schlossmuseum Jever | ||||
| Skulpturengarten | ||||
| Spijöök | ||||
| Tollhus up´n Wurnbarg | ||||
| Vareler Windmühle | ||||
| Wattenmeerhaus, UNESCO-Weltnaturerbe Wattenmeer Besucherzentrum Wilhelmshaven |
Libraries in Bockhorn
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bereichsbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek am Meer | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek der Jade Hochschule | 0.0 | |||||
| Blickpunkt Evangelische öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei der Gemeinde Bockhorn | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Sande | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Rastede | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Wiefelstede | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei Christus König | 0.0 | |||||
| Kinderbücherei Nadorst | 0.0 | |||||
| Landesbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Bücherei Mediathek Zetel | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtarchiv Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Jever | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Schortens | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Schortens | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Westerstede | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbibliothek Flötenteich | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbibliothek Ofenerdiek | 0.0 | |||||
| Uni-Bibliothek | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bockhorn
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altengroden | |||||
| Bauern- und Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Börsenplatz | |||||
| Hafen-Basar | |||||
| Kirchplatz | |||||
| Marktplatz | |||||
| Marktplatz | |||||
| Marktplatz | |||||
| Rathausplatz | |||||
| Voslapp | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Pferdemarkt |
Hotels in Bockhorn
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bockhorn
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bockhorn
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Bockhorn
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bockhorn
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bockhorn
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Bockhorn
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Bockhorn
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aper Brauhaus S.B. GmbH | ||||
| Hellmer's Mikrobrauerei | ||||
| Vareler Brauhaus und Brennerei | ||||
| Wapeldörper Schoolbeer | ||||
| Wilhelms Hopven |
Stadiums & Teams in Bockhorn
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Bockhorn
27 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sea-Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz / Nordholz Naval Airbase | FCN | Medium Airport |
| Wittmundhafen Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Alte Ems Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bad Zwischenahn-Rostrup Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Baltrum Airport | BMR | Small Airport |
| Barßel Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Blexen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bohlenbergerfeld Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brockzetel Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Colnrade Ultralight Field | — | Small Airport |
| Donstorf UL | — | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz Leer-Papenburg | — | Small Airport |
| Ganderkesee Atlas Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Große Höhe Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Harlesiel Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| JadeWeser Airport | WVN | Small Airport |
| Langeoog Airport | LGO | Small Airport |
| Meppen Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Nordholz-Spieka Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Oldenburg-Hatten Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Paradiek Lohne bei Vechta | — | Small Airport |
| Quakenbrück Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Steinberg in Surwold Glider Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Varrelbusch Airfield | VAC | Small Airport |
| Wangerooge Airport | AGE | Small Airport |
| Westerstede-Felde Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Wiefelstede-Conneforde Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bockhorn
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| DHL | |
| GLS Paketshop |
Treatment Centers in Bockhorn
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Friesenhörn-Nordsee-Kliniken | ||
| Median Klinik Wilhelmshaven | ||
| Mutter-Vater-Kind-Klinik für Prävention und Rehabilitation Wiefelstede | ||
| Reha-Zentrum am Meer |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bockhorn
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Jehovas Zeugen Versammlung Bockhorn e.V. | |
| Ruheforst Grabhorn | |
| Ruheforst, Andachtsplatz Nord | |
| St.-Cosmas-und-Damian-Kirche | |
| St.Maria im Hilgenholt |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Germany
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What is the population of Bockhorn?
Bockhorn has a population of 8,924 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 175 people per square mile, spread across 50.9 square miles.
Is Bockhorn expensive to live in?
The median household income is $29,240, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $83,000 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $415 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Bockhorn?
Bockhorn has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.6 inches, with 4.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Bockhorn?
There are 348 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Bockhorn?
The median home value in Bockhorn is $83,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $415. The homeownership rate is 63.3%.