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Geilenkirchen, Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia · 🇩🇪 Germany

Geilenkirchen is a small city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany with a population of 28,334. Elevation: 315 ft (96 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

4.0 /5.0
A Great
28,334 Population
315 ft Elevation 96 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
44.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$27,996 Median Income
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$27,996 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$452/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $27,996
63% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 35.4%
5% higher than US avg
Median Rent $452
61% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 20.4%
36% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.7%
3% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.2%
98% lower than US avg

People

Population28,334
Median Age45.7 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$27,996
Per Capita$54,777
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty0.2%

Housing

A+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$452
OwnershipN/A

Health

Obesity20.4%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking19.5%
Depression4.2%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI10 (Good)
Rain44.7 in/yr
Sunny Days221/yr
Elevation315 ft (96 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.4%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband92.5%
Population28,334
Elevation315 ft (96 m)
Coordinates50.9675°, 6.1176°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceNorth Rhine-Westphalia
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation44.7 inches (1,134 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.6 inches (27 cm)
Median Household Income$27,996
Median Age45.7 years

Is Geilenkirchen a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Geilenkirchen receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Geilenkirchen stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Geilenkirchen is $27,996, 63% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $452 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 35.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Geilenkirchen experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches, including 10.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 10.

Geilenkirchen has a population of 28,334. The median age is 45.7 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.6% female and 49.4% male. 25.0% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 87.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

28,334
Total Population
45.7yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Geilenkirchen vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Geilenkirchen vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Geilenkirchen is $27,996, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $54,777 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.2% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 75.2, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Geilenkirchen vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$27,996
63% below US avg
Per Capita Income$54,777

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.2%
98% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living75.20 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $452 (61% below the national average of $1,163).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$452
61% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied50.6%

Property Tax

In Geilenkirchen, 20.4% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.0% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 29.7% have high blood pressure. 19.5% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 11.2% report binge drinking. 83.7% are physically inactive, above the national average. 4.2% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Geilenkirchen vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity20.4%
36% below US avg
Diabetes5.0%
High Blood Pressure29.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.5%
39% above US avg
Binge Drinking11.2%
Physical Inactivity83.7%
Depression4.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate87.0%

Food & Exercise

Geilenkirchen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The area receives 10.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 10 — among the cleanest air in the country. 93% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 315 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days221 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.7 inches
18% above US avg
Snowfall10.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median10.0
RatingGood
Good Days %93.1%

Geography

Elevation315 ft (96 m)
Coordinates50.9675°N, 6.1176°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
County FIPS05370012
35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 5% above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 92.5% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.4%
5% above US avg
High School+99.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access92.5%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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