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Frankenberg, Germany
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Frankenberg is a small city in Hesse, Germany with a population of 19,276. Elevation: 1,030 ft (314 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Frankenberg
Frankenberg (Eder) (German pronunciation: [ˈfʁaŋkn̩ˌbɛʁk] ) is a town in Waldeck-Frankenberg district, Hesse, Germany.
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| Population | 19,276 |
| Population Density | 346 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,030 ft (314 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.0589°, 8.8008° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Hesse |
| Average Temperature | 46°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.4 inches (824 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 8.7 inches (22 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $29,217 |
About Frankenberg
Frankenberg is a small city in Germany (Hesse) with a population of 19,276. The city sits at an elevation of 1,030 feet (314 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Frankenberg vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $29,217 |
| 61% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 752 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $77,800 |
| 72% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $389 |
| 67% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 53.6% |
| Owner-Occupied | 53.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 46.4% |
| Housing Units | 7,710 |
Property Tax
Climate in Frankenberg
Frankenberg has an average annual temperature of 8.9°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.8°C), the coldest is Jan (0.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 689 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,030 ft (314 m) |
| Area | 55.7 sq mi (144.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 346/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.0589°N, 8.8008°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (169 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 169 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
Frankenberg has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 31°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (2.1").
Schools in Frankenberg
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edertalschule | - | - | - | - |
| Friedrich-Trost-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Kegelbergschule | - | - | - | - |
| Ortenbergschule | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Sachsenberg | - | - | - | - |
| Burgwaldschule | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Geismar | - | - | - | - |
| Wigand-Gerstenberg-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Hans-Viessmann-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Bottendorf | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Röddenau | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Frankenberg
31 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| _DEEJAY REMIXE_ Your Radio for finest House, EDM, Electro, Dance, Mashup, Hypertechno, Techno, Bootleg, Charts, Top40, Chillout, Lounge, HipHop, Urban & Latin Party DJ Remixes! | #mashup, bass | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ERF Plus | christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio BACH | bach, classic | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio HÄNDEL | classic, classic jazz | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Technolovers DEEP HOUSE | deep house, electro house | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Technolovers TROPICAL HOUSE | balearic house, deep house | MP3 192 kbps | |
| hr4 Mittelhessen | oldies, schlager | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio CLASSIC ROCK | active rock, classic rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Epic Lounge - IBIZA CHILLOUT LOUNGE | ambient, ambient and relaxation music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| hr3 Mittelhessen | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio LO-FI | chillout, easy listening | MP3 192 kbps | |
| HARMONY.FM | 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Study | adult contemporary, ambient | MP3 192 kbps | |
| EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Background Music | chill, chillout | MP3 192 kbps | |
| BreakZ HipHop & House | edm, elektro | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Epic Lounge - SOUL LOUNGE | ambient and relaxation music, chill | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio CHRISTMAS | ballade, ballads | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio KARNEVAL | carnival, hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| TSCHAIKOWSKI by Epic Piano | classical, classical piano | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Technolovers VOCAL TRANCE | melodic trance, trance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Epic Lounge - GAMING LOUNGE | ambient, ambient and relaxation music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Hotel Lounge | ambient, ambient and relaxation music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio LOVEHITS | liebe, liebeslieder | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio 2010er | 2010's, 2010er | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Epic Lounge - BEACH CLUB LOUNGE | ambient, ambient and relaxation music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Epic Lounge - WORKDAY LOUNGE | ambient and relaxation music, chillout | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio LATIN | hiphop, latin | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio CHILLOUT | chill, chillout | MP3 192 kbps | |
| EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Romance | chillout, classical | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Technolovers HOUSE | dance, dance music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| hr3 Mittgelhessen | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Frankenberg
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altes Küsterhaus | ||||
| Behring-Ausstellung | ||||
| Brüder-Grimm-Stube | ||||
| Bunker der Geschichte | ||||
| Chemikum | ||||
| Curioseum | ||||
| Daniel-Martin-Haus | ||||
| DIZ Dokumentations- und Informationszentrum | ||||
| Dorfmuseum | ||||
| Dorfmuseum Goddelsheim | ||||
| Dorfmuseum Oberrosphe | ||||
| Eishäuschen | ||||
| GeoFoyer Kalkturm Korbach | ||||
| Haus der Romantik | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Großseelheim | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Höringhausen | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Laisa | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Rauschenberg | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Usseln | ||||
| Hugenotten- und Waldenserarchiv | ||||
| Jagd-Museum | ||||
| Jagdporzellan-Museum und Falknerausstellung | ||||
| Korbacher Spalte | ||||
| Kreisheimatmuseum Frankenberg | ||||
| Kulturarche Frankenau | ||||
| Langen Scheune | ||||
| Museum anatomicum | ||||
| Museum für Kulturgeschichte | ||||
| Museum für Kunst und Kulturgeschichte | ||||
| Museumsscheune | ||||
| Psychiatriemuseum | ||||
| Religionskundliche Sammlung | ||||
| Schwerspatmuseum Dreislar | ||||
| Sperrmauer Museum | ||||
| Städtisches Museum Medebach | ||||
| Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Thonet Museum | ||||
| Ubbelohde-Haus | ||||
| Upländer Milchmuhseum | ||||
| Wolfgang-Bonhage-Museum |
Libraries in Frankenberg
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alte Geschichte | 0.0 | |||||
| Anglistik und Amerikanistik | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek der Klinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek des Instituts für Anatomie und Zellbiologie | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Deutscher Sprachatlas | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Erziehungswissenschaft | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Geschichte der Pharmazie | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Kunst und Kulturwissenschaften | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Mathematik und Informatik | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Medizinische Biometrie und Epidemiologie | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Philosophie | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Physiologie und Pathophysiologie | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Politikwissenschaft | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Psychosomatik und Psychotherapie | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Soziologie | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Zahn-, Mund- und Kieferheilkunde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Zentralverwaltung | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Caldern | 0.0 | |||||
| C|01 Zentrale Medizinische Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Centrum für Nah- und Mittelost-Studien | 0.0 | |||||
| Christliche Archäologie | 0.0 | |||||
| Ehemalige Grundschule Betziesdorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Emil-von-Behring-Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Forschungsstelle für geschichtliche Landeskunde Mitteldeutschlands | 0.0 | |||||
| Forschungsstelle für Personalschriften | 0.0 | |||||
| Fremdsprachliche Philologien, Klassische Philologie | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Cölbe | 0.0 | |||||
| Germanistik und Medienwissenschaft | 0.0 | |||||
| Geschichtliche Landeskunde | 0.0 | |||||
| Hessisches Musikarchiv | 0.0 | |||||
| Indologie | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholisch Theologisches Seminar | 0.0 | |||||
| Klassische Archäologie | 0.0 | |||||
| Lateinische Philologie des Mittelalters und der Neuzeit | 0.0 | |||||
| Medienzentrum Korbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Mittelalterliche Geschichte und Historische Hilfswissenschaften | 0.0 | |||||
| Mittelhessischer Bildungsverband e.V. | 0.0 | |||||
| Musikwissenschaft | 0.0 | |||||
| Neuere Geschichte | 0.0 | |||||
| Religionskundliche Sammlung | 0.0 | |||||
| Rolf H. Krauss-Forschungsbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Romanistik | 0.0 | |||||
| Schul- und Stadtbücherei AWS Kirchhain | 0.0 | |||||
| Sozial- und Wirtschaftsgeschichte | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt- und Schulbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtarchiv | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Battenberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Marburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherrei Korbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Vergleichende Sprachwissenschaft | 0.0 | |||||
| Vor- und Frühgeschichte | 0.0 | |||||
| Zentrale Allgemeine Studienberatung | 0.0 | |||||
| Zentrale Universitätsbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Zentrales Entwicklungslabor für Elektronik | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Frankenberg
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firmaneiplatz | |||||
| Landfrauenmarkt |
Hotels in Frankenberg
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Frankenberg
24 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Frankenberg
7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Frankenberg
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Frankenberg
6 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Frankenberg
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Frankenberg
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Frankenberg
9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Frankenberg
7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Frankenberg
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Frankenberg
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Frankenberg
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brauhof Hallenberg |
Stadiums & Teams in Frankenberg
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Frankenberg
5 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skihang Dautphetal-Holzhausen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hesselbacher Gletscher | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiliftkarussell Winterberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skihang am Poppenberg in Brilon | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skihang Tüppel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Frankenberg
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kassel Airport | KSF | Large Airport |
| Paderborn Lippstadt Airport | PAD | Large Airport |
| Fritzlar Army Airfield | FRZ | Medium Airport |
| Siegerland Airport | SGE | Medium Airport |
| Allendorf-Eder Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Alsfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Amöneburg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Arnsberg-Ruhrwiese Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Aßlarer Hütte Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Auf der Schaufel Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bottenhorn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brakel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Braunfels Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Breitscheid Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brilon-Hochsauerland Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Büren Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dauborn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dehausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Der Dingel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Edermünde-Grifte Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz „Graner Berg“ | - | Small Airport |
| Fulda-Jossa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Garbenheimer Wiesen Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Gedern Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Gießen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gießen-Lützellinden Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gießen-Reiskirchen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hirzenhain Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hoherodskopf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hölleberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Homberg (Ohm) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hörbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Höxter-Holzminden Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Korbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lauterbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Marburg-Schönstadt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mengeringhausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Meschede-Schüren Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mosenberg Airfeld | - | Small Airport |
| Nidda Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ober-Mörlen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oeventrop-Ruhrwiesen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Paderborn-Haxterberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pfingstweide Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pohlheim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Reichelsheim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Schameder Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Schmallenberg-Rennefeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Schotten Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Soest-Bad Sassendorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Frankenberg
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hermes PaketShop |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Frankenberg
16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Auferstehungskirche (SELK) | |
| Auferstehungskirche zu Wangershausen | |
| Bethaus | |
| Dorfkirche Schreufa | |
| Ev. Kirche Sachsenberg | |
| Evangelische Kirche Röddenau | |
| Friedhofshalle | |
| Gemeindehaus Wolfspfad | |
| Hospitalkirche | |
| Mariae Himmelfahrt | |
| Martinskirche | |
| Martinskirche | |
| Our Lady Church | |
| Petrikirche | |
| St. Elisabeth | |
| St. Lukas |
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What is the population of Frankenberg?
Frankenberg has a population of 19,276 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 346 people per square mile, spread across 55.7 square miles.
Is Frankenberg expensive to live in?
The median household income is $29,217, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $77,800 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $389 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Frankenberg?
Frankenberg has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.4 inches, with 8.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Frankenberg?
There are 752 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Frankenberg?
The median home value in Frankenberg is $77,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $389. The homeownership rate is 53.6%.