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Elster, Germany
Saxony-Anhalt · Germany
Elster is a small town in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany with a population of 2,638. Elevation: 236 ft (72 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 2,638 |
| Population Density | 436 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.8301°, 12.8242° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Saxony-Anhalt |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 22.3 inches (567 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.8 inches (12 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,211 |
About Elster
Elster is a small town in Germany (Saxony-Anhalt) with a population of 2,638. The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet (72 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Elster vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $28,211 |
| 62% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 103 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $70,200 |
| 75% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $351 |
| 70% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 76.4% |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.6% |
| Housing Units | 1,055 |
Property Tax
Climate in Elster
Elster has an average annual temperature of 10°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.8°C), the coldest is Jan (0.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 567 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Area | 6.1 sq mi (15.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 436/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.8301°N, 12.8242°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.9 in |
Elster has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 32°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.3").
Schools in Elster
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grundschule "Elbkinderland" Elster | - | - | - | - |
| Sekundarschule | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Elster (Elbe) | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Elster
34 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDR Sputnik | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio PSR | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Blau | community radio, free radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| R.SA | - | MP3 | |
| MDR | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Pop Jazz Radio | easy listening, jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Gewandhaus Radio | classic | MP3 | |
| RADIO PSR - Gute Laune Hits | radio psr | MP3 | |
| Experimentalgems | ambient, avantgarde | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Saxnwelle | kölsch, maxis | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MDR Sputnik (AAC) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Leipzig - 90er | pop | AAC | |
| Radio PSR Partymix | AAC 64 kbps | 64 kbps, 80er | AAC | |
| R.SA - Das Schnarchnasenradio | calm | MP3 | |
| Radio Leipzig - Weihnachtsradio | - | AAC | |
| Radio PSR Live Chemnitz | pop | MP3 | |
| RBW HD - Regionalfernsehen Bitterfeld-Wolfen | bitterfeld wolfen, lokalfernsehen | AAC 2574 kbps | |
| DJ Tekness | el, house | MP3 | |
| Radio Preston Air | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Rundfunk-Kombinat Sachsen (320kbps) | bürgerradio, coloradio | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Pac Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Leipzig - Wir lieben Leipzig | pop | AAC | |
| Radio Leipzig - 80 er Kulthits | 80er, 80s | AAC | |
| Radio Blau mAirList | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| R.SA - Das Beatles Radio | beatles, beatles kanal | MP3 | |
| Radio PSR Sommerhits | AAC 64 kbps | 64 kbps, dance | AAC | |
| Radio Leipzig Freitag Nacht | pop | AAC | |
| Radio Leipzig - 80er | - | AAC | |
| MDR Sputnik (low) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| R.SA - Disco | disco | MP3 | |
| Radio Leipzig - Top Hits | pop | AAC | |
| R.SA - Sclager | - | MP3 | |
| MDR SPUTNIK | rock+pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| R.SA - 1.000 80er | - | MP3 |
Museums in Elster
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bauernmuseum Zahna | ||||
| Bauernmuseum Zahna | ||||
| Bunker Militär-Museum Kossa | ||||
| Burg Klöden | ||||
| Burg Rabenstein | ||||
| Christliche Kunst | ||||
| Dorfmuseum Dennewitz | ||||
| ehem. Franziskanerkloster | ||||
| futurea Science Center | ||||
| Haus der Geschichte | ||||
| Heimat-, Karneval- und Schifffahrtsmuseum Elster (Elbe) | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Landmaschinenmuseum | ||||
| Landschaftsmuseum Dübener Heide | ||||
| Museum Annaburg | ||||
| Museum Schloss Lichtenburg | ||||
| Museumsdorf Dübener Heide | ||||
| Neue Energien Forum Feldheim | ||||
| Porzellaneum | ||||
| Schlossmuseum Annaburg | ||||
| Städtische Sammlungen Museum im Zeughaus |
Libraries in Elster
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flämingbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Kreismedienzentrum Wittenberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt- und Schulbibliothek Dommitzsch | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Annaburg – Zweigstelle Annaburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Annaburg – Zweigstelle Prettin | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Jessen (Elster) | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Zahna | 0.0 | |||||
| Wittenberg Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Zweigbibliothek Piesteritz | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Elster
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markt | |||||
| Obst- u. Gemüsemarkt |
Hotels in Elster
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Elster
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Elster
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Elster
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Elster
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Elster
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Elster
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Elster
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brauerei Zahna |
Stadiums & Teams in Elster
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Elster
29 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Berlin Brandenburg Airport | BER | Large Airport |
| Leipzig/Halle Airport | LEJ | Large Airport |
| Holzdorf Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Zerbst Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Altes Lager Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Böhlen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brandenburg-Mühlenfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brodau Cropduster Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Dessau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Falkenberg-Lönnewitz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Großenhain Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Laussig Agricultural Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Locktow Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lüsse Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Machern Cropduster Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Oehna Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oschatz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Plötzin Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Reinsdorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Renneritz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Riesa-Canitz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Riesa-Göhlis Airport | IES | Small Airport |
| Roitzschjora Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Saarmund Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Schönhagen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Taucha Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Torgau-Beilrode Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zschorna Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zwochau Cropduster Strip | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Elster
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| BfA-Klinik | ||
| Reha-Zentrum Bad Düben | ||
| Reha-Zentrum Bad Schmiedeberg |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Elster
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Dorfkirche Gorsdorf | |
| Evangelische Kirche Elster | |
| Leichenhalle | |
| Neuapostolische Kirche | |
| Weißenberger |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Germany
19 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Elster
What is the population of Elster?
Elster has a population of 2,638 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 436 people per square mile, spread across 6.1 square miles.
Is Elster expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,211, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $70,200 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $351 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Elster?
Elster has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.3 inches, with 4.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Elster?
There are 103 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Elster?
The median home value in Elster is $70,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $351. The homeownership rate is 76.4%.