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Cochem, Germany
Rheinland-Pfalz · Germany
Cochem is a small city in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany with a population of 5,215. Elevation: 361 ft (110 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Cochem
Cochem is the seat of and the biggest town in the Cochem-Zell district in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. With just over 5,000 inhabitants, Cochem falls just behind Kusel, in the Kusel district, as Germany's second smallest district seat. Since 7 June 2009, it has belonged to the Verbandsgemeinde of Cochem.
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| Population | 5,215 |
| Population Density | 420 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.1451°, 7.1638° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Rheinland-Pfalz |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.8 inches (934 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 10.6 inches (27 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,535 |
About Cochem
Cochem is a small city in Germany (Rheinland-Pfalz) with a population of 5,215. The city sits at an elevation of 361 feet (110 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Cochem vs Germany
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,535 |
| 62% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 203 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $88,400 |
| 69% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $442 |
| 62% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 39.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 39.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 61.0% |
| Housing Units | 2,086 |
Property Tax
Climate in Cochem
Cochem has an average annual temperature of 9°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.9°C), the coldest is Jan (1°C). Average annual precipitation is 754 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Area | 12.4 sq mi (32.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 420/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.1451°N, 7.1638°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (23 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 23 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
Cochem has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 35°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and April the driest (2.1").
Schools in Cochem
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin-von-Cochem-Gymnasium | - | - | - | - |
| Realschule plus Cochem | - | - | - | - |
| Berufsbildende Schule Cochem | - | - | - | - |
| Realschule Plus Cochem | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Cochem | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Cochem
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWR1 Rheinland-Pfalz | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| swr4 koblenz | oldies, schlagerhits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RPR1. Koblenz | 80er, 90er | MP3 | |
| SR 2 Off-Beat | jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Technolovers TRAP | chilled trap, dub | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Nürburgring powered by RPR1. | autorace, autorennen | AAC | |
| Radio Nürburgring @RPR1. | motorsport, nürburgring | MP3 | |
| Antenne Koblenz | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| MBGW Gottesdienst | - | MP3 | |
| MBG Neuwied-Gladbach | gottesdienst, religious | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Cochem
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altes Spritzenhaus | ||||
| Archäologisches Museum Maifeld | ||||
| Buddha-Museum | ||||
| Bundesbank-Bunker Cochem | ||||
| Burgmuseum Arras | ||||
| Clara Viebig Pavillon | ||||
| Classic-Race Museum | ||||
| Dorfmuseum | ||||
| Ehemalige Synagoge | ||||
| Eifelmuseum | ||||
| Erlebniswelten Grubenfeld | ||||
| Familienstiftung Pies-Archiv | ||||
| Foto- und Filmmuseum | ||||
| Gespielte Wirklichkeit | ||||
| Grube Bendisberg | ||||
| Haus der Dorfgeschichte & Buecherei | ||||
| Haus der Ikonen | ||||
| Heimat- & Bauernmuseum | ||||
| Heimat- und Erlebnismuseum Münstermaifeld | ||||
| Heimathaus zur Krone | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Christinas Stube | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Graacher Tor | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Mittelstrimmig | ||||
| Heimatstuben | ||||
| Historisches Spielzeug-, Puppen- und Ikonenmuseum | ||||
| Lava-Dome | ||||
| Mittelmosel-Museum | ||||
| Moselland Museum | ||||
| Museumslay | ||||
| Nachbau eines Tempels | ||||
| Nostalgikum | ||||
| Puppen- und Uhrenmuseum | ||||
| Römische Weinkelteranlage Noviand | ||||
| Römisches Museum | ||||
| Schuh-Styling-Museum | ||||
| Schulmuseum | ||||
| Stiftsmuseum | ||||
| Vulkan Brauerei | ||||
| Vulkanhaus Strohn | ||||
| Wein + Museum Schlagkamp-Desoye GmbH | ||||
| Wein-und Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Weinmuseum | ||||
| Zeitreise-Museum | ||||
| Zylinderhaus |
Libraries in Cochem
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruttig-Fankeler Bücher Box | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Haus der Dorfgeschichte & Buecherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. öffentliche Bücherei St. Pankratius | 0.0 | |||||
| offener Bücherschrank der Gemeinde Masburg | 0.0 | |||||
| St. Nikolaus-Hospital | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Traben-Trarbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherrei Mayen | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Cochem
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayener Wochenmarkt |
Hotels in Cochem
40 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Cochem
52 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Cochem
16 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Cochem
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Cochem
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Cochem
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Cochem
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Cochem
4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Cochem
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Cochem
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Cochem
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Cochem
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Cochem
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bertricum |
Stadiums & Teams in Cochem
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Cochem
49 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cologne Bonn Airport | CGN | Large Airport |
| Frankfurt-Hahn Airport | HHN | Large Airport |
| Büchel Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Nörvenich Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Ramstein Air Base | RMS | Medium Airport |
| Spangdahlem Air Base | SPM | Medium Airport |
| Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Sobernheim-Domberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bell-Hundheim UL | - | Small Airport |
| Betzdorf-Kirchen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bitburg Airport | BBJ | Small Airport |
| Bonn-Hangelar Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dahlemer Binz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Daun-Senheld Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Dierdorf-Wienau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Düren-Hürtgenwald Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eibinger Forstwiese Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ernzen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eßweiler Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eudenbach Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| FSV Illtal Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hinterweiler Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hoppstädten-Weiersbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Idar-Oberstein/Göttschied Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Imsweiler UL | - | Small Airport |
| Kell Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kirn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Koblenz-Winningen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Konz-Könen Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Kusel-Langenbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Langenlonsheim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Marpingen Glider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mendig Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mönchsheide Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Montabaur Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Morschenich Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nannhausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nastätten Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Naunheim / Maifeld Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Neumagen-Dhron Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rémeling UL | - | Small Airport |
| Roßberg Becherbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Schwarzenbach-Sötern Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Singhofen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Traben-Trarbach/Mont Royal Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Trier-Föhren Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vettweiß-Soller ULM | - | Small Airport |
| Weilerswist UL | - | Small Airport |
| Wershofen/Eifel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Cochem
5 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| MEDIAN Klinik Bernkastel | ||
| MEDIAN Klinik Burg Landshut | ||
| MEDIAN Klinik Moselhöhe | ||
| MEDIAN Klinik Moselschleife | ||
| Median Kliniken Daun - Thommener Höhe |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cochem
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 'Apostelshäisje' | |
| Drei Kreuze | |
| Kapelle | |
| Klosterkirche Maria Himmelfahrt | |
| Marienkapelle | |
| Pestkapelle St. Rochus | |
| Pfarrkirche St. Martin | |
| Sankt Antonius-Kapelle | |
| St Antonius | |
| St. Lucia | |
| St. Remaclus |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Germany
19 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Cochem
What is the population of Cochem?
Cochem has a population of 5,215 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 420 people per square mile, spread across 12.4 square miles.
Is Cochem expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,535, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $88,400 (69% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $442 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Cochem?
Cochem 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 66°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 36.8 inches, with 10.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Cochem?
There are 203 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Cochem?
The median home value in Cochem is $88,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $442. The homeownership rate is 39.0%.