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Elsterwerda, Germany

Brandenburg · Germany

Elsterwerda is a small city in Brandenburg, Germany with a population of 9,694. Elevation: 305 ft (93 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
9,694 Population 363/sq mi density
305 ft Elevation 93 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
23.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$26,677 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$26,677 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,600 home value, $378/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population9,694
Density363/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,677

Housing

A+
Home Value$75,600
Rent$378
Ownership44.6%
Housing Units3,878

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain23.3 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Population9,694
Population Density363 / sq mi
Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Coordinates51.4604°, 13.5200°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceBrandenburg
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation23.3 inches (591 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.7 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$26,677

About Elsterwerda

Elsterwerda is a small city in Germany (Brandenburg) with a population of 9,694. The city sits at an elevation of 305 feet (93 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Elsterwerda is $26,677, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 378 business establishments.

Income: Elsterwerda vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$26,677
65% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)378

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Elsterwerda is $75,600, 73% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $378 (67% below the national average of $1,163). 44.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,878 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$75,600
73% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$378
67% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership44.6%
Owner-Occupied44.6%
Renter-Occupied55.4%
Housing Units3,878

Property Tax

Climate in Elsterwerda

Elsterwerda has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.2°C), the coldest is Jan (0.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 810 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.6°C / 33°F -2.4° / 3.5° 91.4
Feb 1.5°C / 35°F -2° / 5.1° 56.6
Mar 4.8°C / 41°F 0.3° / 9.2° 39.6
Apr 9.2°C / 49°F 3.2° / 15.2° 40.5
May 13.6°C / 56°F 7.4° / 19.7° 76.3
Jun 17°C / 63°F 10.9° / 23.1° 79.1
Jul 19.2°C / 67°F 13.2° / 25.3° 67.9
Aug 18.9°C / 66°F 12.7° / 25.1° 85.1
Sep 14.6°C / 58°F 9.1° / 20.1° 56.3
Oct 9.9°C / 50°F 5.4° / 14.3° 62.5
Nov 4.8°C / 41°F 1.6° / 8.1° 73.5
Dec 1.7°C / 35°F -1° / 4.4° 80.8
Elsterwerda experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 294 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 23.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 305 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below Germany avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Area26.7 sq mi (69.1 km²)
Population Density363/sq mi
Coordinates51.4604°N, 13.5200°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.3"
39% below Germany avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M3.3 on Apr 16, 2015.

Sep 11, 1996 3 km ESE of Barnstädt, Germany M4.9 129 km
Jan 16, 1990 Poland M4.1 145 km
Apr 13, 1995 5 km SSE of Seiffen, Germany M3.8 96 km
Apr 10, 1990 4 km NW of ?wieradów-Zdrój, Poland M3.8 137 km
Oct 19, 1994 4 km SSW of Boles?awiec, Poland M3.7 143 km
Oct 3, 1990 4 km NNW of Pisarzowice, Poland M3.7 120 km
Jan 6, 1994 3 km NNE of Pisarzowice, Poland M3.6 124 km
Dec 27, 1994 5 km NNE of Boles?awiec, Poland M3.6 145 km
Apr 7, 1993 4 km E of Boles?awiec, Poland M3.6 149 km
Jun 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Boles?awiec, Poland M3.6 150 km
Jun 5, 2001 2 km NW of Schöneck, Germany M3.5 145 km
Aug 5, 1994 3 km NE of Gryfów ?l?ski, Poland M3.5 142 km
Mar 29, 1991 5 km S of ?eská Lípa, Czechia M3.5 116 km
Nov 5, 1992 4 km NNE of Boles?awiec, Poland M3.4 144 km
Jan 15, 1994 5 km ESE of W?gliniec, Poland M3.4 125 km
Jan 5, 1994 3 km SSW of Nowogrodziec, Poland M3.4 133 km
Apr 16, 2015 1 km NE of Gröbers, Germany M3.3 96 km
Aug 4, 1998 5 km E of Hoyerswerda, Germany M3.2 55 km
May 4, 2000 1 km SE of Bra?any, Czechia M3.2 104 km
May 16, 1997 4 km ESE of Boles?awiec, Poland M3.2 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 40°F (5°C) 1.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.5 in
May 56°F (14°C) 2.2 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
July 65°F (19°C) 2.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.7 in
September 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in
October 49°F (10°C) 1.6 in
November 40°F (5°C) 1.9 in
December 35°F (1°C) 1.9 in

Elsterwerda has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 32°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Elsterwerda

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Elsterschloss-Gymnasium - - - -
Oberschule Elsterwerda - - - -
Förderschule Elsterwerda - - - -
Friedrich - Starke - Grundschule - - - -
Kreismusikschule "Gebrüder Graun" - - - -
Elsterschloss-Gymnasium - - - -
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Radio Stations near Elsterwerda

19 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
MDR Sachsen-Anhalt - MP3 128 kbps
MDR Sachsen - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Dresden local, pop AAC
Antenne Sachsen 70s, 80s AAC
MDR SACHSEN-ANHALT – Das Radio wie wir 2010er, 70er AAC 102 kbps
R.SA 80er Disco 80er, disco MP3
ANTENNE SACHSEN Leipzig 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
MDR SCHLAGERWELT Sachsen 60s, 70s AAC 102 kbps
MDR SACHSEN-ANHALT Stendal 2000er, 70er AAC 102 kbps
coloRadio community radio, dresden MP3
MDR SACHSEN-ANHALT Halle 2000er, 70er AAC 102 kbps
Lebkuchen Radio christmas, weihnachten MP3 128 kbps
Deutschrock - MP3 128 kbps
SATzentrale Deluxe discofox+schlager MP3 128 kbps
coloRadio+Zett coloradio, dab+ MP3 320 kbps
MDR SACHSEN-ANHALT Dessau 2000er, 70er AAC 102 kbps
Apollo radio - MP3 320 kbps
coloZett bürgerradio, coloradio MP3 320 kbps
MDR SACHSEN-ANHALT Magdeburg 2000er, 70er AAC 102 kbps

Museums in Elsterwerda

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alte Lateinschule
Ausstellung Niederlausitzer Museumseisenbahn
Bauernmuseum Zabeltitz
Biotürme Lauchhammer
Brikettfabrik Louise
Brikettfabrik Louise
Elster Natoureum
Elstermühle Plessa
Feuerwehrmuseum
Flugplatzausstellung Bunkeranlage Granit
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Wahrenbrück
Heimatstube
Kreismuseum Finsterwalde
Kulturscheune
Mitteldeutsches Marionettentheatermuseum
Mühlenhofmuseum
Museum Nünchritz
Naturparkzentrum erlebnisREICH
Park der Bergbaurelikte
Sächsisches Feuerwehrmuseum Zeithain
Städtisches Zentrum für Geschichte und Kunst
Technikmuseum
Weißgerbermuseum

Libraries in Elsterwerda

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gemeindebibliothek Ebersbach0.0
Kinder- und Jugendbibliothek Riesa0.0
Municipal Library of Finsterwalde0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Kirchhain0.0
Stadtbibliothek Radeburg0.0
Stadtbibliothek Riesa0.0

Farmers Markets in Elsterwerda

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Markt
Marktplatz Elsterwerda

Hotels in Elsterwerda

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arcus
Holzhof
Omelys
Restaurant Herr K
Teschners Gasthof Am Glockenturm
Weißes Ross

Restaurants in Elsterwerda

11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arcus
Der Grieche
Gasthof "Zur Linde"
Gaststätte & Pension "Central"
Holzhof
Pizzeria "Zur Alten Apotheke"
Restaurant Herr K
Ristorante - Pizzeria - La Traviata
Teschners Gasthof Am Glockenturm
Weißes Ross
Zum Kegelkönig Detlef Wolff

Cafes in Elsterwerda

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

cafe es
Café Melange

Castles in Elsterwerda

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schloss Elsterwerda

Theme Parks in Elsterwerda

8 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gartenbahn
Hochmooranlage
Hörnchengehege
Mini-Lausitzring
Modelle
Naschobstgarten
Rosarium
Wandellabyrinth mit Vogelvoliere

Dentists in Elsterwerda

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Zahnarzt Praxis Dr. Schneider

Veterinaries in Elsterwerda

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tierarzt Praxis Paatzsch
Tierarztpraxis Kümmel und Lucke

Train Stations in Elsterwerda

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Elsterwerda
Elsterwerda-Biehla

Bus Stations in Elsterwerda

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bahnhof Elsterwerda

Gas Stations in Elsterwerda

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aral
DE #1360373995
Gulf
Shell
Tankcenter Elsterwerda

Banks in Elsterwerda

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sparkasse
Sparkasse Elbe-Elster
Volksbank Elsterland
Volksbank Elsterland eG

Shopping Malls in Elsterwerda

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Elstercenter

Stadiums & Teams in Elsterwerda

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Elsterwerda

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Skilift Altenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift am Rotterhang 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wintersport in Steina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski Elstra 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Elsterwerda

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dresden AirportDRSLarge Airport
Holzdorf Air Base-Medium Airport
Altes Lager Airfield-Small Airport
Beedeln Ultralight Flightpark-Small Airport
Brauna Airfield-Small Airport
Bronkow Airfield-Small Airport
Chemnitz/Jahnsdorf Airfield-Small Airport
Falkenberg-Lönnewitz Airfield-Small Airport
Finsterwalde-Heinrichsruh Airfield-Small Airport
Finsterwalde-Schacksdorf Airfield-Small Airport
Großenhain Airfield-Small Airport
Kamenz Airfield-Small Airport
Kleinkoschen Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Langhennersdorf Airfield-Small Airport
Mohorn Airfield-Small Airport
Nardt Airfield-Small Airport
Oehna Airfield-Small Airport
Oschatz Airfield-Small Airport
Pirna-Pratzschwitz Airfield-Small Airport
Pretzschendorf Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Reinsdorf Airfield-Small Airport
Riesa-Canitz Airfield-Small Airport
Riesa-Göhlis AirportIESSmall Airport
Schönhagen Airfield-Small Airport
Schwarzheide/Schipkau Airfield-Small Airport
Spremberg-Welzow Airfield-Small Airport
Torgau-Beilrode Airfield-Small Airport
Zschorna Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Elsterwerda

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Elbland Rehabilitationsklinik Großenhain

Churches & Religious Organizations in Elsterwerda

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christuskirche
Gutskirche
Kirche Kahla
Kirche Prösen
Schmerzhafte Mutter
St. Katharina
St.-Katharina-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 Elsterwerda

What is the population of Elsterwerda?

Elsterwerda has a population of 9,694 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 363 people per square mile, spread across 26.7 square miles.

Is Elsterwerda expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,677, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $75,600 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $378 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 Elsterwerda?

Elsterwerda has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.3 inches, with 4.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Elsterwerda?

There are 378 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Elsterwerda?

The median home value in Elsterwerda is $75,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $378. The homeownership rate is 44.6%.

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