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Bufleben, Germany

Thuringia · 🇩🇪 Germany

Bufleben is a small town in Thuringia, Germany with a population of 1,081. Elevation: 922 ft (281 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,081 Population 213/sq mi density
922 ft Elevation 281 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
31.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$27,469 Median Income
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$27,469 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$371/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $27,469
63% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 35.4%
5% higher than US avg
Median Rent $371
68% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 20.4%
36% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.7%
3% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.2%
98% lower than US avg

People

Population1,081
Median Age45.7 yrs
Density213/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$27,469
Per Capita$54,777
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty0.2%

Housing

A+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$371
OwnershipN/A

Health

Obesity20.4%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking19.5%
Depression4.2%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI10 (Good)
Rain31.4 in/yr
Sunny Days212/yr
Elevation922 ft (281 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.4%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband92.5%
Population1,081
Population Density213 / sq mi
Elevation922 ft (281 m)
Coordinates51.0000°, 10.7333°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceThuringia
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation31.4 inches (797 mm)
Annual Snowfall25.5 inches (65 cm)
Median Household Income$27,469
Median Age45.7 years

Is Bufleben a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bufleben receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Bufleben stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bufleben is $27,469, 63% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $371 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 35.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Bufleben experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches, including 25.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 10.

Bufleben has a population of 1,081 with a density of 213 people per square mile, spread across 5.1 square miles. The median age is 45.7 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.6% female and 49.4% male. 25.0% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 87.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,081
Total Population
213
People / sq mi
45.7yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
5.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Bufleben vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Bufleben vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bufleben is $27,469, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $54,777 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.2% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 75.2, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Bufleben vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$27,469
63% below US avg
Per Capita Income$54,777

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.2%
98% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living75.20 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $371 (68% below the national average of $1,163).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$371
68% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.6%

Property Tax

In Bufleben, 20.4% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.0% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 29.7% have high blood pressure. 19.5% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 11.2% report binge drinking. 83.7% are physically inactive, above the national average. 4.2% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Bufleben vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity20.4%
36% below US avg
Diabetes5.0%
High Blood Pressure29.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.5%
39% above US avg
Binge Drinking11.2%
Physical Inactivity83.7%
Depression4.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate87.0%

Food & Exercise

Bufleben experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches. The area receives 25.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 10 — among the cleanest air in the country. 93% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 922 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days212 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall31.4 inches
17% below US avg
Snowfall25.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median10.0
RatingGood
Good Days %93.1%

Geography

Elevation922 ft (281 m)
Area5.1 sq mi (13.2 km²)
Population Density213/sq mi
Coordinates51.0000°N, 10.7333°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
County FIPS16067091

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temp Precipitation
Jan 37°F (3°C)
1.7"
Feb 32°F (-0°C)
1.5"
Mar 39°F (4°C)
2.0"
Apr 45°F (7°C)
1.7"
May 54°F (12°C)
2.4"
Jun 59°F (15°C)
2.4"
Jul 66°F (19°C)
3.1"
Aug 62°F (17°C)
2.4"
Sep 56°F (13°C)
2.1"
Oct 47°F (8°C)
1.7"
Nov 38°F (4°C)
2.1"
Dec 34°F (1°C)
2.1"

The warmest month is July at 66°F, while the coldest is February at 32°F — a seasonal swing of 34°F. July sees the most rain (3.1"), while February is the driest (1.5").

35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 5% above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 92.5% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.4%
5% above US avg
High School+99.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density213/sq mi
Total Area5.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access92.5%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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