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Gersten, Germany

Lower Saxony · Germany

Gersten is a small town in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 1,212. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,212 Population 19/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
30.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$30,521 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$30,521 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,600 home value, $353/mo rent

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About Gersten

Gersten

Gersten is a municipality in the Emsland district, in Lower Saxony, Germany.

People

Population1,212
Density19/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$30,521

Housing

A+
Home Value$70,600
Rent$353
Ownership77.3%
Housing Units485

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain30.8 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Population1,212
Population Density19 / sq mi
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates52.5833°, 7.5167°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceLower Saxony
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation30.8 inches (782 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.7 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$30,521

About Gersten

Gersten is a small town in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 1,212. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Gersten is $30,521, which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 47 business establishments.

Income: Gersten vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$30,521
59% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)47

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gersten is $70,600, 75% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $353 (70% below the national average of $1,163). 77.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 485 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, well within the affordable range.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$70,600
75% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$353
70% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership77.3%
Owner-Occupied77.3%
Renter-Occupied22.7%
Housing Units485

Property Tax

Climate in Gersten

Gersten has an average annual temperature of 10.5°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.8°C), the coldest is Jan (2.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 753 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.8°C / 37°F 0.5° / 5.2° 68.2
Feb 3.4°C / 38°F 0.6° / 6.3° 53.0
Mar 6.2°C / 43°F 2.4° / 10° 54.4
Apr 10°C / 50°F 5° / 15° 39.4
May 13.8°C / 57°F 8.6° / 19° 55.0
Jun 16.6°C / 62°F 11.6° / 21.7° 64.1
Jul 18.8°C / 66°F 13.8° / 23.8° 79.0
Aug 18.6°C / 65°F 13.6° / 23.5° 71.5
Sep 15.1°C / 59°F 10.6° / 19.6° 70.4
Oct 10.8°C / 51°F 7.2° / 14.5° 65.9
Nov 6.6°C / 44°F 3.9° / 9.2° 62.2
Dec 3.6°C / 38°F 1.4° / 5.8° 69.9
Gersten experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.8 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average48.9°F
9% below Germany avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area62.9 sq mi (162.9 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates52.5833°N, 7.5167°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"
19% below Germany avg
Snowfall 2.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.15"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

262 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Sep 24, 2022.

May 16, 1991 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany M4.7 32 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 30 km
Sep 8, 2011 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands M4.2 143 km
Jul 24, 2009 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany M4.1 136 km
Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 84 km
Aug 8, 2006 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands M3.8 109 km
Mar 22, 1993 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.8 42 km
Jan 29, 1994 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.7 43 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 25 km
Jan 24, 2008 1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany M3.7 142 km
Aug 3, 1995 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany M3.6 47 km
Aug 3, 1992 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany M3.6 121 km
Feb 17, 2008 2 km WNW of Moers, Germany M3.6 140 km
Aug 6, 2003 3 km SW of Wesel, Germany M3.5 122 km
Feb 16, 2007 3 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany M3.5 120 km
Aug 29, 2001 6 km SSW of Moers, Germany M3.4 146 km
Feb 7, 2013 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands M3.4 110 km
May 7, 1996 4 km WSW of Xanten, Germany M3.4 129 km
Aug 16, 2012 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands M3.4 99 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km SW of Recke, Germany M3.4 30 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.0 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.6 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.9 in

Gersten has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 35°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Gersten

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Grundschule - - - -
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Radio Stations near Gersten

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
HITZZZ!! (NL) deutsch, dutch music MP3 192 kbps
Radio RST - MP3 128 kbps
Piratenpower (NL) country music, duits MP3 192 kbps
Shake!FM funk, hip-hop MP3
Radio Osnabrück undefined MP3
Antenne Münster local news, pop music MP3 128 kbps
Gigant FM (NL) dutch music, nederlandstalig MP3 192 kbps
Schützenfest im Radio aktuell, ballermann MP3 128 kbps
Team FM Twente (NL) - MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Gersten

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alte Ruthemühle
Alte Schule Bokeloh
Bienenmuseum
Brennereimuseum Haselünne
Dörps- un Burnstowen
Emsland Archäologie Museum
Emslandmuseum
Feuerwehrmuseum
Haus Nieland
Heimatmuseum Haselünne
Heimatmuseum Höckel
Historische Kinotechnik
Hölscherhof
Krone Museum
Kutscherhaus
Meyers Haus
Museen an der Koppelschleuse
Stadtmuseum Arenberg'sche Rentei
Stadtmuseum Meppen

Libraries in Gersten

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek Campus Lingen0.0
Bibliothek der IGS und Samtgemeinde0.0
Bücherei0.0
Kath. Öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Kath. Öffentliche Bücherei Holte-Lastrup0.0
Katholische Bücherei Löningen0.0
Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei Ahmsen0.0
Öffentliche Evangelische Bücherei0.0
Pfarrbürerei St. Philippus und Jacobus0.0
Stadtbibliothek Lingen0.0
Stadtbücherei KÖB0.0

Farmers Markets in Gersten

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Löninger Wochenmarkt
Marktplatz Recke

Restaurants in Gersten

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gasthof Köbbe

Banks in Gersten

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Volksbank Lingen eG - Filiale Gersten

Stadiums & Teams in Gersten

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Airports Near Gersten

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Münster Osnabrück AirportFMOLarge Airport
Twente AirportENSMedium Airport
Alte Ems Airfield-Small Airport
Atterheide Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Zwischenahn-Rostrup Airfield-Small Airport
Barßel Airfield-Small Airport
Beelen Airfield-Small Airport
Borghorst Airfield-Small Airport
Borken-Hoxfeld Airfield-Small Airport
Damme Airfield-Small Airport
Dankern Airfield-Small Airport
Everswinkel Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Flugplatz Achmer-Small Airport
Flugplatz Leer-Papenburg-Small Airport
Flugplatz Nordhorn-Lingen-Small Airport
Gemen-Kirchspiel Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Meppen Air Base-Small Airport
Metelen Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Münster-Telgte Airfield-Small Airport
Oostwold Airfield-Small Airport
Quakenbrück Airfield-Small Airport
Rheine-Bentlage Airfield-Small Airport
Rheine-Eschendorf Airfield-Small Airport
Stadskanaal Airfield-Small Airport
Stadtlohn-Vreden Airfield-Small Airport
Steinberg in Surwold Glider Airfield-Small Airport
Varrelbusch AirfieldVACSmall Airport
Veendam Glidersite-Small Airport
Westerstede-Felde Airfield-Small Airport
Wiefelstede-Conneforde Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gersten

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Herz Jesu

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 Gersten

What is the population of Gersten?

Gersten has a population of 1,212 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 62.9 square miles.

Is Gersten expensive to live in?

The median household income is $30,521, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $70,600 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $353 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Gersten?

Gersten has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.8 inches, with 2.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Gersten?

There are 47 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Gersten?

The median home value in Gersten is $70,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $353. The homeownership rate is 77.3%.

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