Elgersburg, Germany

Thuringia · Germany

Elgersburg is a small town in Thuringia, Germany with a population of 1,234. Elevation: 1,614 ft (492 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

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1,234 Population 212/sq mi density

1,614 ft Elevation 492 meters

47°F Avg Temperature 8°C

49.8 in Annual Rain

Europe / Berlin Timezone

$27,276 Median Income

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3.9 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

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Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$27,276 median income

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$75,200 home value, $376/mo rent

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About Elgersburg

Elgersburg is a municipality situated in the district of Ilm-Kreis, Thuringia, Germany.

People

Population1,234

Density212/mi²

Economy

C+

Median Income$27,276

Housing

A+

Home Value$75,200

Rent$376

Ownership58.6%

Housing Units494

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)

Rain49.8 in/yr

Sunny Days192/yr

Elevation1,614 ft (492 m)

Population	1,234
Population Density	212 / sq mi
Elevation	1,614 ft (492 m)
Coordinates	50.7060°, 10.8531°
Timezone	Europe/Berlin
Country	🇩🇪 Germany
State / Province	Thuringia
Average Temperature	47°F (8°C)
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation	49.8 inches (1,265 mm)
Annual Snowfall	57.3 inches (146 cm)
Median Household Income	$27,276

About Elgersburg

Elgersburg is a small town in Germany (Thuringia) with a population of 1,234. The city sits at an elevation of 1,614 feet (492 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Elgersburg is $27,276, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 48 business establishments.

Income: Elgersburg vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$27,276
	64% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty



Establishments (County)	48

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Elgersburg is $75,200, 73% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $376 (68% below the national average of $1,163). 58.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 494 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$75,200
	73% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$376
	68% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	58.6%
Owner-Occupied	58.6%
Renter-Occupied	41.4%
Housing Units	494

Property Tax

Climate in Elgersburg

Elgersburg has an average annual temperature of 5.7°C (42°F). The hottest month is Aug (14.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1318 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	-2.8°C / 27°F	-4.7° / -0.8°	133.6
Feb	-2.2°C / 28°F	-4.4° / 0°	104.1
Mar	0.8°C / 33°F	-1.9° / 3.6°	106.0
Apr	5.4°C / 42°F	1.8° / 8.9°	73.4
May	9.4°C / 49°F	5.6° / 13.3°	96.5
Jun	12.5°C / 55°F	8.7° / 16.4°	90.9
Jul	14.6°C / 58°F	10.8° / 18.5°	129.9
Aug	14.8°C / 59°F	11° / 18.5°	96.2
Sep	10.6°C / 51°F	7.4° / 13.7°	111.0
Oct	6°C / 43°F	3.6° / 8.5°	113.8
Nov	1.5°C / 35°F	-0.5° / 3.5°	119.7
Dec	-1.8°C / 29°F	-3.7° / 0.2°	142.5

Elgersburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 192 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 57.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,614 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	46.6°F
	14% below Germany avg
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	192 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,614 ft (492 m)
Area	5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²)
Population Density	212/sq mi
Coordinates	50.7060°N, 10.8531°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.8"

31% above Germany avg

Snowfall 57.3"

Wettest Month (Jul) 3.62"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

126 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M3.2 on May 22, 2018.

Sep 11, 1996	3 km ESE of Barnstädt, Germany	M4.9	90 km
Nov 6, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M4.2	130 km
May 21, 2018	2 km SSE of Erlbach, Germany	M4.1	117 km
Nov 6, 2000	4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia	M4.0	123 km
Sep 4, 2011	5 km WSW of Habartov, Czechia	M4.0	130 km
Sep 8, 2000	0 km N of Skalná, Czechia	M3.8	122 km
May 31, 2014	4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia	M3.8	124 km
Oct 23, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M3.8	130 km
Jun 1, 1997	2 km WNW of Bad Brambach, Germany	M3.8	115 km
Nov 6, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M3.8	130 km
Oct 29, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M3.6	130 km
Sep 4, 2000	3 km S of Hranice, Czechia	M3.6	105 km
Nov 6, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M3.6	130 km
Oct 15, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M3.5	130 km
Jun 5, 2001	2 km NW of Schöneck, Germany	M3.5	108 km
Oct 15, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M3.5	130 km
Nov 6, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M3.5	130 km
Nov 6, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M3.4	130 km
Nov 6, 2000	4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia	M3.4	130 km
Jul 2, 2001	3 km E of Bad Bocklet, Germany	M3.4	71 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (0°C)	2.3 in
February	31°F (-1°C)	2.1 in	Coldest, Driest
March	37°F (3°C)	2.4 in
April	44°F (6°C)	2.2 in
May	53°F (12°C)	2.8 in
June	58°F (14°C)	2.5 in
July	63°F (17°C)	3.6 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	61°F (16°C)	2.9 in
September	54°F (12°C)	2.5 in
October	46°F (8°C)	2.1 in
November	37°F (3°C)	2.6 in
December	33°F (0°C)	2.8 in

Elgersburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 31°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.1").

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Radio Stations near Elgersburg

27 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Radio Eins	adult contemporary, alternative	MP3 128 kbps
Landeswelle Thüringen	german pop, news	AAC
Radio Mainwelle 104.3	news	MP3 128 kbps
Antenne Thüringen	pop, public	MP3 128 kbps
0nline DEEJAY RADIO	chillout, chillout+lounge	MP3 192 kbps
LandesWelle Deutsch	german pop, pop	AAC
MDR THÜRINGEN Südthüringen	hits, ilmenau	AAC 102 kbps
Radio HSF	campus radio	MP3
Emsefunk	electronic, pop	MP3 128 kbps
Landeswelle Grillwelle	hip hop	AAC
Deep House Sounds	deep house, house	MP3 128 kbps
MDR SCHLAGERWELT Thüringen	60s, 70s	AAC 102 kbps
Antenne Thüringen - Yesterhits	oldies	MP3 128 kbps
Radio F.R.E.I. Erfurt	bernd das brot, bürgerradio	MP3 160 kbps
Landeswelle Thüringen - Rockwelle	—	AAC
Landeswelle Thüringen - Weihnachtswelle	—	AAC
Landeswelle Thüringen - Deutsch	—	AAC
radio TOP 40 - Charts	hits, rock	MP3 128 kbps
Landeswelle Thüringen - Schlagerwelle	—	AAC
LandesWelle Thüringen - Oldiewelle	—	AAC
Landeswelle Thüringen - Grillwelle	—	AAC
MDR THÜRINGEN Mittel- und Westthüringen	apolda, arnstadt	AAC 102 kbps
Radio Nightclub	pop, rock	MP3 128 kbps
Nerds and Geeks: THE STATION (96kbps)	chiptunes, retro games	MP3 96 kbps
Maretimo Latin Radio	latin music	MP3 128 kbps
LOUNGETUNES	chill, chill beats	MP3 128 kbps
80igerMetalUndMehr	—	MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Elgersburg

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Bach-Stammhaus
Bach-Stammhaus
Bergmannskapelle
Brauerei Schmitt
Braunsteinmühle
Bunkermuseum Frauenwald
Burgmuseum
Deutsches Kloßpressenmuseum
Deutsches Thermometermuseum
Deutsches Versicherungsmuseum
Dokumentationszentrum Jonastalverein e.V.
Eisenbahnmuseum Bw Arnstadt
Explorata-Mitmachwelt
Fahrzeugmuseum Suhl
Feuerwehrmuseum
Gesenkschmiede Zella-Mehlis
Gesindestube
Gewürzmuseum
Glas in Ilmenau
Glasmuseum
Goethemuseum
Goethemuseum
Haus der Natur
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Ingersleben
Heimatstube
Heimatstube
Heimatstube
Heimatstube
Heimatstube
Heimatstube
Heimatstube Oehrenstock
Heimatverein Wölfis
Heinse-Haus
Herbert Roth-Museum
Herzogliches Museum Gotha
Historisches Schlossmuseum
Ilmenauer Porzellantradition e.V.
Informationszentrum für Geologie
Kulturfabrik
Lapidarium
Löfflerhaus
Lohmühlenmuseum
Lucas-Cranach-Haus
Margaretha-Reichardt-Haus
Masken- und Fossilienausstellung
Massemühle Elgersburg
Menantes-Gedenkstätte
Militärmuseum Steinheid, ehem. FuTK-512
Modellbau- und Technikmuseum
Mühlsteinhauermuseum
Museum der Natur
Museum Jagdhaus Gabelbach
Museum über Töpferei und Hausrat aus dem Mittelalter
Musikautomatensammlung Eger
Ofenmuseum
Postamt-Museum
Rennsteigmuseum
Schaubergwerk Volle Rose
Schlittenaustellung
Schlittenscheune
Schlossmuseum
Schlossmuseum Arnstadt "Neues Palais"
Stadt- und Schlossmuseum Gehren
Stadtmuseum
Stadtmuseum in der Beschußanstalt
Technisches Museum Sägewerk
Tobiashammer
Tunnelmuseum
Veit-Bach-Mühle
Waffenmuseum Suhl
Wettermuseum
Wilderermuseum
Wilderermuseum
Zwergstatt

Libraries in Elgersburg

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Bibliothek des Bildungszentrums der Thüringer Landesverwaltung Gotha		0.0
Bibliothek Drosselberg		0.0
Bibliothek Drosselberg		0.0
Bibliothek Georgenthal		0.0
Bibliothek Geratal		0.0
Bibliothek im Bürgerhaus Fehrenbach		0.0
Bibliothek Neudietendorf		0.0
Bibliothek Stadtilm		0.0
Bildungs- und Medienzentrum Gräfenroda (Bibliothek)		0.0
Bücherei		0.0
Bücherei Hinternah		0.0
Bücherstube		0.0
Erlebnisbibliothek Großbreitenbach		0.0
Gemeindebibliothek		0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Grub		0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Katzhütte		0.0
Landesarchiv Thüringen - Staatsarchiv Gotha		0.0
Medienzentrum der EKM		0.0
Phantopia		0.0
Stadt- und Kreisbibliothek Arnstadt		0.0
Stadt- und Kreisbibliothek Zella-Mehlis		0.0
Stadtarchiv		0.0
Stadtbibliothek Heinrich Heine		0.0
Stadtbibliothek Ilmenau		0.0
Stadtbibliothek Ilmenau - Zweigstelle Gehren		0.0
Stadtbibliothek Schleusingen		0.0
Stadtbibliothek Themar		0.0
Stadtbücherei Suhl		0.0
Universitäts- und Forschungsbibliothek Erfurt/Gotha		0.0
Universitätsbibliothek		0.0

Farmers Markets in Elgersburg

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Markt
Markt
Wochenmarkt Ilmenau

Hotels in Elgersburg

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Am Wald

Restaurants in Elgersburg

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CaLi Kulturbahnhof

Gaststätte Zum Hirtenberg

Restaurant Schloss Elgersburg

Schöffenhaus Waldgasthof

Veterinaries in Elgersburg

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DE #2965683010

Train Stations in Elgersburg

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Breweries in Elgersburg

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Brauerei Schmitt
Familienbrauerei H. Schmiedeknecht
Schloßbrauerei Schwarzbach
Waldhaus-Bräu Erfurt
Waldhaus-Bräu Erfurt

Stadiums & Teams in Elgersburg

Team	League	Division

Ski Resorts Near Elgersburg

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Skiabfahrt Nordhalben	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Skilift Deesbach	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Kirchberglift am Fröbelturm	—	—	$0	—	—	—

Airports Near Elgersburg

38 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Erfurt-Weimar Airport	ERF	Large Airport
Eisenach-Kindel Airport	EIB	Medium Airport
Allstedt Airfield	—	Small Airport
Altenbeuthen UL	—	Small Airport
Am Kreuzberg Glider Airfield	—	Small Airport
Arnstadt-Alkersleben Airfield	—	Small Airport
Bad Berka Airfield	—	Small Airport
Bad Bibra Airfield	—	Small Airport
Bad Frankenhausen Airfield	—	Small Airport
Bad Königshofen Airfield	—	Small Airport
Bad Langensalza Airfield	—	Small Airport
Bad Neustadt/Saale-Grasberg Airfield	—	Small Airport
Bischofsberg Airfield	—	Small Airport
Büchig Airfield	—	Small Airport
Coburg-Brandensteinsebene Airfield	—	Small Airport
Coburg-Steinrücken Airfield	—	Small Airport
Crawinkel Airfield	—	Small Airport
Dolmar Airfield	—	Small Airport
Ebern-Sendelbach Airfield	—	Small Airport
Eichsfeld Airfield	—	Small Airport
Gotha-Ost Airfield	—	Small Airport
Haßfurt-Schweinfurt Airfield	—	Small Airport
Kreuzebra Ultralight Airfield	—	Small Airport
Kronach Airfield	—	Small Airport
Kulmbach Airfield	—	Small Airport
Lichtenfels Airfield	—	Small Airport
Maroldsweisach Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Mühlhausen Airfield	—	Small Airport
Niederwillingen Airfield	—	Small Airport
Obermehler-Schlotheim Airfield	—	Small Airport
Pennewitz Airfield	—	Small Airport
Rudolstadt-Groschwitz Airfield	—	Small Airport
Schweinfurt South Airfield	—	Small Airport
Sömmerda-Dermsdorf Airfield	—	Small Airport
Suhl-Goldlauter Airfield	—	Small Airport
Titschendorf Airfield	—	Small Airport
Weimar-Umpferstedt Airfield	—	Small Airport
Westhausen Ultralight Airfield	—	Small Airport

Post Offices in Elgersburg

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
GLS PaketShop

Treatment Centers in Elgersburg

3 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
REGIOMED Rehaklinik Masserberg
Rehasport Zentrum Suhl
sportreha.ERFURT

Churches & Religious Organizations in Elgersburg

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Sankt Nikolaus
Zum-Kripplein-Jesu-Kirche

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 Elgersburg

What is the population of Elgersburg?

Elgersburg has a population of 1,234 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 212 people per square mile, spread across 5.8 square miles.

Is Elgersburg expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,276, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $75,200 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $376 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 Elgersburg?

Elgersburg has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 192 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.8 inches, with 57.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Elgersburg?

There are 48 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Elgersburg?

The median home value in Elgersburg is $75,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $376. The homeownership rate is 58.6%.

Nearby Cities

Geraberg 2,591 pop · 1.0 mi Geschwenda 2,255 pop · 2.2 mi Ilmenau 27,055 pop · 3.3 mi Gräfenroda 3,615 pop · 3.4 mi Neuhaus 6,052 pop · 3.8 mi Stützerbach 1,698 pop · 5.1 mi Plaue 1,995 pop · 5.4 mi Oberhof 1,626 pop · 5.5 mi Langewiesen 3,793 pop · 5.7 mi Crawinkel 1,640 pop · 6.2 mi Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig 1,989 pop · 7.0 mi Luisenthal 1,470 pop · 7.5 mi Gehren 3,703 pop · 7.7 mi Wölfis 1,662 pop · 7.8 mi

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