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Eschwege, Germany
Hesse · Germany
Eschwege is a small city in Hesse, Germany with a population of 21,191. Elevation: 574 ft (175 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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| Population | 21,191 |
| Population Density | 547 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.1839°, 10.0533° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Hesse |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.2 inches (868 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 21.5 inches (55 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,646 |
About Eschwege
Eschwege is a small city in Germany (Hesse) with a population of 21,191. The city sits at an elevation of 574 feet (175 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Eschwege vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $27,646 |
| 63% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 826 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $72,200 |
| 74% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $361 |
| 69% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 42.2% |
| Owner-Occupied | 42.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 57.8% |
| Housing Units | 8,476 |
Property Tax
Climate in Eschwege
Eschwege has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.6°C), the coldest is Jan (1.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 593 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 207 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) |
| Area | 38.7 sq mi (100.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 547/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.1839°N, 10.0533°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 2.9 in |
Eschwege has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 33°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (2.0").
Schools in Eschwege
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pestalozzischule | - | - | - | - |
| Freie Waldorfschule Werra Meißner | - | - | - | - |
| Gartenbauhaus | - | - | - | - |
| Klassenhaus | - | - | - | - |
| Friedrich-Wilhelm-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Meinhard-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Struthschule | - | - | - | - |
| Brüder-Grimm-Schule Eschwege | - | - | - | - |
| Geschwister-Scholl-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Anne-Frank-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Alexander-von-Humboldt-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Kleeblattschule Wehretal | - | - | - | - |
| Freie Waldorfschule Werra-Meißner | - | - | - | - |
| Paul-Moor-Schule | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Eschwege
14 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90s90s - Lovesongs | pop music | MP3 | |
| Emsefunk | electronic, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MDR THÜRINGEN Nordthüringen | heiligenstadt, hits | AAC 102 kbps | |
| Epic Lounge - COCKTAIL LOUNGE | ambient, ambient and relaxation music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Maretimo Latin Radio | latin music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Nerds and Geeks: THE STATION (96kbps) | chiptunes, retro games | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio Nightclub | pop, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Flashbass.fm | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SCHLAGER | 70er, kult | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio RFM (Rundfunk Meissner e.V.) | community radio | OGG 96 kbps | |
| Technolovers BIG ROOM | big room, bigroom | MP3 192 kbps | |
| energy 93 | eurodance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Leinewelle | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RADIO 21 Göttingen | pop, rock | MP3 |
Museums in Eschwege
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bergbaumuseum | ||||
| Burgmuseum | ||||
| Burgmuseum mit Aussichtsplattform | ||||
| Cornberger Sandsteinmuseum | ||||
| Dorfmuseum Heldra | ||||
| Eichsfeldmuseum | ||||
| Erlebnisportal Thüringen - Wartburg | ||||
| Gottesackerkirche | ||||
| Grenzmuseum | ||||
| Grenzmuseum Schifflersgrund | ||||
| Grube Gustav | ||||
| Heiligenstädter Eisenbahnverein | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Datterode | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Meinhard | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Treffurt | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Insel · Doktor · Haus | ||||
| Museum Friedland | ||||
| Museum Reiffenhausen | ||||
| Museum Spätheimkehrer | ||||
| Naturparkausstellung "Mach's nachhaltig!" | ||||
| Salzmuseum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Stadtwarte | ||||
| Stockmachermuseum | ||||
| Strumpfmuseum | ||||
| Theodor Storm Museum | ||||
| Trink Wasser! Museum Germerode | ||||
| Turm der Einheit | ||||
| Völkerkundliches Museum | ||||
| Waldwichtelhaus | ||||
| Werragrenzpark | ||||
| Werratalmuseum | ||||
| Wurst- und Hausschlachtemuseum Klausenhof | ||||
| Zinnfigurenkabinett |
Libraries in Eschwege
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Außenstelle Witzenhausen der Universitätsbibliothek Kassel | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Gerstungen | 0.0 | |||||
| DITSL-Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Ernst-Koch-Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Ortsbibliothek Arenshausen | 0.0 | |||||
| Rolf-Hochhuth-Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Seniorentreff | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Waldkappel | 0.0 | |||||
| Universitätsbibliothek | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Eschwege
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilhelmsplatz |
Hotels in Eschwege
6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Eschwege
30 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Eschwege
10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Eschwege
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Eschwege
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Eschwege
3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Eschwege
7 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Eschwege
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Eschwege
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Eschwege
9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Eschwege
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Eschwege
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Eschwege
4 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Eschwege
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eschweger Klosterbrauerei | ||||
| Eschweger Klosterbrauerei | ||||
| Schinkels Back- & Brauhaus | ||||
| Schinkels Brauerei |
Stadiums & Teams in Eschwege
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Eschwege
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wintersportgebiet Wurmberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski Area Mühlwiese | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Eschwege
41 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kassel Airport | KSF | Large Airport |
| Eisenach-Kindel Airport | EIB | Medium Airport |
| Aue bei Hattorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Gandersheim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Hersfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Langensalza Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bleicherode Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bollrich Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Büchig Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Der Dingel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dolmar Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dornberg-Sontra Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Edermünde-Grifte Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eichsfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fulda-Jossa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gotha-Ost Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hessisch Lichtenau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hohenstein UL | - | Small Airport |
| Hölleberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Höxter-Holzminden Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Huhnrain Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Johannisau Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Kreuzebra Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Langenberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lauterbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mosenberg Airfeld | - | Small Airport |
| Mühlhausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Northeim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Obermehler-Schlotheim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Plätzer Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sassberg Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Stapelburg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stauffenbühl Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Suhl-Goldlauter Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sultmer Berg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Uslar Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wasserkuppe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Weidberg-Kaltenwestheim Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Weper Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Witzenhausen-Burgberg Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Zierenberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Eschwege
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Geriatrie Zentrum Rhenanus | ||
| Klinik Hoher Meißner | ||
| Klinik Kurhessen - Haus Werra | ||
| Sonnenberg-Klinik |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Eschwege
18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Apostelkirche | |
| Auferstehungskirche | |
| Ev. Kirche Jestädt | |
| Ev. Kirche Weidenhausen | |
| Evangelische Kirche Eltmannshausen | |
| Evangelische Kirche Grebendorf | |
| Evangelische Kirche Oberdünzebach | |
| Friedhofskapelle | |
| Friedhofskapelle Reichensachsen | |
| Kirche Reichensachsen | |
| Kreuzkirche | |
| Marktkirche | |
| Martinskirche Niederhone | |
| Neuapostolische Kirche | |
| Neustädter Kirche | |
| St. Elisabeth | |
| St. Peter | |
| Stephanuskirche |
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What is the population of Eschwege?
Eschwege has a population of 21,191 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 547 people per square mile, spread across 38.7 square miles.
Is Eschwege expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,646, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $72,200 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $361 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Eschwege?
Eschwege has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 34.2 inches, with 21.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Eschwege?
There are 826 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Eschwege?
The median home value in Eschwege is $72,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $361. The homeownership rate is 42.2%.