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Geschwenda, Germany

Thuringia · Germany

Geschwenda is a small town in Thuringia, Germany with a population of 2,255. Elevation: 1,545 ft (471 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

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B+ Good
2,255 Population 388/sq mi density
1,545 ft Elevation 471 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
49.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$27,276 Median Income
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Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$27,276 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,600 home value, $398/mo rent

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About Geschwenda

Geschwenda is a village and a former municipality in the district Ilm-Kreis, in Thuringia, Germany. Since 1 January 2019, it is part of the municipality Geratal. The Olympian Bruno Bartholome was born here.

People

Population2,255
Density388/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,276

Housing

A+
Home Value$79,600
Rent$398
Ownership72.6%
Housing Units902

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain49.8 in/yr
Sunny Days192/yr
Elevation1,545 ft (471 m)
Population2,255
Population Density388 / sq mi
Elevation1,545 ft (471 m)
Coordinates50.7318°, 10.8254°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceThuringia
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation49.8 inches (1,265 mm)
Annual Snowfall57.3 inches (146 cm)
Median Household Income$27,276

About Geschwenda

Geschwenda is a small town in Germany (Thuringia) with a population of 2,255. The city sits at an elevation of 1,545 feet (471 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Geschwenda is $27,276, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 88 business establishments.

Income: Geschwenda vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$27,276
64% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)88

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Geschwenda is $79,600, 72% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $398 (66% below the national average of $1,163). 72.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 902 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$79,600
72% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$398
66% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership72.6%
Owner-Occupied72.6%
Renter-Occupied27.4%
Housing Units902

Property Tax

Climate in Geschwenda

Geschwenda has an average annual temperature of 8.7°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.7°C), the coldest is Jan (0.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 749 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.1°C / 32°F -2.6° / 2.9° 58.7
Feb 0.8°C / 33°F -2.4° / 4° 48.8
Mar 4°C / 39°F 0° / 8.1° 55.6
Apr 8.2°C / 47°F 2.8° / 13.5° 47.0
May 12.1°C / 54°F 6.6° / 17.6° 76.8
Jun 15.6°C / 60°F 10.1° / 21° 64.8
Jul 17.7°C / 64°F 12.1° / 23.3° 87.4
Aug 17.5°C / 64°F 11.8° / 23.1° 74.3
Sep 13.4°C / 56°F 8.4° / 18.3° 59.8
Oct 9°C / 48°F 5.1° / 12.9° 53.4
Nov 4.4°C / 40°F 1.6° / 7.3° 58.4
Dec 1.2°C / 34°F -1.4° / 3.7° 64.1
Geschwenda experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 192 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 57.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,545 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below Germany avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days192 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,545 ft (471 m)
Area5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²)
Population Density388/sq mi
Coordinates50.7318°N, 10.8254°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.8"
31% above Germany avg
Snowfall 57.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.02"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

124 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M3.2 on May 22, 2018.

Sep 11, 1996 3 km ESE of Barnstädt, Germany M4.9 89 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M4.2 133 km
May 21, 2018 2 km SSE of Erlbach, Germany M4.1 120 km
Sep 4, 2011 5 km WSW of Habartov, Czechia M4.0 133 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia M4.0 126 km
Oct 23, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.8 133 km
May 31, 2014 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia M3.8 127 km
Jun 1, 1997 2 km WNW of Bad Brambach, Germany M3.8 118 km
Sep 8, 2000 0 km N of Skalná, Czechia M3.8 125 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.8 133 km
Oct 29, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.6 133 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.6 133 km
Sep 4, 2000 3 km S of Hranice, Czechia M3.6 108 km
Oct 15, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 133 km
Oct 15, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 133 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 133 km
Jun 5, 2001 2 km NW of Schöneck, Germany M3.5 110 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.4 133 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km E of Bad Bocklet, Germany M3.4 72 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.4 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 3.2 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.9 in Coldest
March 36°F (2°C) 3.2 in
April 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in Driest
May 51°F (11°C) 3.1 in
June 56°F (14°C) 2.9 in
July 63°F (17°C) 4.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (15°C) 3.2 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
November 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 3.8 in

Geschwenda has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 30°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and April the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Geschwenda

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Staatliche Grundschule Geschwenda
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Radio Stations near Geschwenda

19 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Eins adult contemporary, alternative MP3 128 kbps
Landeswelle Thüringen german pop, news AAC
Radio Mainwelle 104.3 news MP3 128 kbps
0nline DEEJAY RADIO chillout, chillout+lounge MP3 192 kbps
Antenne Thüringen pop, public MP3 128 kbps
LandesWelle Deutsch german pop, pop AAC
Landeswelle Grillwelle hip hop AAC
Radio F.R.E.I. Erfurt bernd das brot, bürgerradio MP3 160 kbps
Antenne Thüringen - Yesterhits oldies MP3 128 kbps
MDR SCHLAGERWELT Thüringen 60s, 70s AAC 102 kbps
Emsefunk electronic, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio HSF campus radio MP3
MDR THÜRINGEN Südthüringen hits, ilmenau AAC 102 kbps
Radio Nightclub pop, rock MP3 128 kbps
MDR THÜRINGEN Mittel- und Westthüringen apolda, arnstadt AAC 102 kbps
Nerds and Geeks: THE STATION (96kbps) chiptunes, retro games MP3 96 kbps
Maretimo Latin Radio latin music MP3 128 kbps
LOUNGETUNES chill, chill beats MP3 128 kbps
80igerMetalUndMehr MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Geschwenda

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alte Synagoge Erfurt
Angermuseum - Barfüßerkirche
Angermuseum Erfurt
Bach-Stammhaus
Bach-Stammhaus
Bartholomäusturm
Benary-Speicher – Druckereimuseum und Schaudepot
Bergmannskapelle
Born-Senf-Museum
Brauerei Schmitt
Braunsteinmühle
Bunkermuseum Frauenwald
Burgmuseum
Der Petersberg - eine spannende Zeitreise
Deutsches Gartenbaumuseum
Deutsches Kloßpressenmuseum
Deutsches Thermometermuseum
Deutsches Versicherungsmuseum
Dokumentationszentrum Jonastalverein e.V.
Eisenbahnmuseum Bw Arnstadt
Erinnerungsort Topf & Söhne
Erlebnisportal Thüringen - Erfurt-Petersberg
Explorata-Mitmachwelt
Fahrzeugmuseum Suhl
Feuerwehrmuseum
Gesenkschmiede Zella-Mehlis
Gesindestube
Gewürzmuseum
Glas in Ilmenau
Glasmuseum
Goethemuseum
Goethemuseum
GutsMuths-Gedächtnishalle
Haus der Natur
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Ingersleben
Heimatstube
Heimatstube
Heimatstube
Heimatstube
Heimatstube
Heimatstube
Heimatstube Oehrenstock
Heimatverein Wölfis
Heinse-Haus
Herbert Roth-Museum
Herzogliches Museum Gotha
Historisches Schlossmuseum
Ilmenauer Porzellantradition e.V.
Informationszentrum für Geologie
Kleine Synagoge
Krämerbrücke
Kulturfabrik
Lapidarium
Lapp-Museum
Löfflerhaus
Lohmühlenmuseum
Lucas-Cranach-Haus
Luftschutzkeller
Margaretha-Reichardt-Haus
Masken- und Fossilienausstellung
Massemühle Elgersburg
Menantes-Gedenkstätte
Modellbau- und Technikmuseum
Mühlsteinhauermuseum
Museum der Natur
Museum für DDR-Produkte
Museum Jagdhaus Gabelbach
Museum über Töpferei und Hausrat aus dem Mittelalter
Musikautomatensammlung Eger
Naturkundemuseum
Neue Mühle
Ofenmuseum
Paradiesgärten – Gartenparadiese
Postamt-Museum
Rennsteigmuseum
Schaubergwerk Volle Rose
Schlittenaustellung
Schlittenscheune
Schlossmuseum
Schlossmuseum Arnstadt "Neues Palais"
Stadt- und Schlossmuseum Gehren
Stadtmuseum Erfurt
Stadtmuseum in der Beschußanstalt
Technisches Museum Sägewerk
Tobiashammer
Tunnelmuseum
Veit-Bach-Mühle
Waffenmuseum Suhl
Waidmuseum
Wettermuseum
Wilderermuseum
Wilderermuseum
Zentrale Restaurierungswerkstätten
Zwergstatt

Libraries in Geschwenda

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek des Bildungszentrums der Thüringer Landesverwaltung Gotha0.0
Bibliothek des Bundesarbeitsgerichts0.0
Bibliothek des Bundesarbeitsgerichts0.0
Bibliothek des Evangelischen Ministeriums0.0
Bibliothek des Evangelischen Ministeriums0.0
Bibliothek des Naturkundemuseums0.0
Bibliothek des Naturkundemuseums0.0
Bibliothek des Thüringer Ministeriums für Bildung, Jugend und Sport0.0
Bibliothek des Thüringer Ministeriums für Bildung, Jugend und Sport0.0
Bibliothek Georgenthal0.0
Bibliothek Geratal0.0
Bibliothek im Bürgerhaus Fehrenbach0.0
Bibliothek Neudietendorf0.0
Bibliothek Südpark0.0
Bibliothek Südpark0.0
Bildungs- und Medienzentrum Gräfenroda (Bibliothek)0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei Hinternah0.0
Bücherstube0.0
Diözesan-Medienstelle0.0
Diözesan-Medienstelle0.0
Erlebnisbibliothek Großbreitenbach0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Grub0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Katzhütte0.0
Kinder- und Jugendbibliothek Erfurt0.0
Kinder- und Jugendbibliothek Erfurt0.0
Landesarchiv Thüringen - Staatsarchiv Gotha0.0
Medienzentrum der EKM0.0
Phantopia0.0
Stadt- und Kreisbibliothek Arnstadt0.0
Stadt- und Kreisbibliothek Zella-Mehlis0.0
Stadt- und Regionalbibliothek Erfurt0.0
Stadt- und Regionalbibliothek Erfurt0.0
Stadtarchiv0.0
Stadtbibliothek Heinrich Heine0.0
Stadtbibliothek Ilmenau0.0
Stadtbibliothek Ilmenau - Zweigstelle Gehren0.0
Stadtbibliothek Schleusingen0.0
Stadtbibliothek Themar0.0
Stadtbücherei Suhl0.0
Universitäts- und Forschungsbibliothek Erfurt/Gotha0.0
Universitätsbibliothek0.0

Farmers Markets in Geschwenda

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Erfurter Wochenmarkt
Erfurter Wochenmarkt
Markt
Markt
Wochenmarkt Ilmenau

Restaurants in Geschwenda

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gast- & Logierhaus Thüringer Wald
La Guantanamera

Castles in Geschwenda

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ruine Raubschloss

Dentists in Geschwenda

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Zahnarztpraxis Acker

Banks in Geschwenda

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sparkasse Geschwenda

Breweries in Geschwenda

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brauerei Schmitt
Familienbrauerei H. Schmiedeknecht
Heimathafen - Erfurter Braumanufaktur
Heimathafen - Erfurter Braumanufaktur
Kleinbrauerei Freitag
Kleinbrauerei Freitag
Schloßbrauerei Schwarzbach
Waldhaus-Bräu Erfurt
Waldhaus-Bräu Erfurt

Stadiums & Teams in Geschwenda

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Ski Resorts Near Geschwenda

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Skiabfahrt Nordhalben 0.0 $0
Skilift Deesbach 0.0 $0
Kirchberglift am Fröbelturm 0.0 $0

Airports Near Geschwenda

39 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Erfurt-Weimar AirportERFLarge Airport
Eisenach-Kindel AirportEIBMedium Airport
Allstedt AirfieldSmall Airport
Am Kreuzberg Glider AirfieldSmall Airport
Arnstadt-Alkersleben AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Berka AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Bibra AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Frankenhausen AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Königshofen AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Langensalza AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Neustadt/Saale-Grasberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Bischofsberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Bleicherode AirfieldSmall Airport
Büchig AirfieldSmall Airport
Coburg-Brandensteinsebene AirfieldSmall Airport
Coburg-Steinrücken AirfieldSmall Airport
Crawinkel AirfieldSmall Airport
Dolmar AirfieldSmall Airport
Ebern-Sendelbach AirfieldSmall Airport
Eichsfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Gotha-Ost AirfieldSmall Airport
Haßfurt-Schweinfurt AirfieldSmall Airport
Kreuzebra Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Kronach AirfieldSmall Airport
Kulmbach AirfieldSmall Airport
Lichtenfels AirfieldSmall Airport
Maroldsweisach AirstripSmall Airport
Mühlhausen AirfieldSmall Airport
Niederwillingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Obermehler-Schlotheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Pennewitz AirfieldSmall Airport
Rudolstadt-Groschwitz AirfieldSmall Airport
Schweinfurt South AirfieldSmall Airport
Sömmerda-Dermsdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Suhl-Goldlauter AirfieldSmall Airport
Titschendorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Weidberg-Kaltenwestheim Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Weimar-Umpferstedt AirfieldSmall Airport
Westhausen Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Geschwenda

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Postagentur Geschwenda

Treatment Centers in Geschwenda

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
REGIOMED Rehaklinik Masserberg
Rehasport Zentrum Suhl

Churches & Religious Organizations in Geschwenda

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Nikolai

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 Geschwenda

What is the population of Geschwenda?

Geschwenda has a population of 2,255 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 388 people per square mile, spread across 5.8 square miles.

Is Geschwenda expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,276, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $79,600 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $398 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Geschwenda?

Geschwenda has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 192 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.8 inches, with 57.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Geschwenda?

There are 88 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Geschwenda?

The median home value in Geschwenda is $79,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $398. The homeownership rate is 72.6%.

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