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Gries, Germany

Rheinland-Pfalz · Germany

Gries is a small town in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany with a population of 1,044. Elevation: 850 ft (259 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,044 Population 110/sq mi density
850 ft Elevation 259 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
38.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$27,159 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$27,159 median income
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$88,600 home value, $443/mo rent

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About Gries

Gries

Gries is an Ortsgemeinde – a municipality belonging to a Verbandsgemeinde, a kind of collective municipality – in the Kusel district in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It belongs to the Verbandsgemeinde of Oberes Glantal, whose seat is in Schönenberg-Kübelberg.

People

Population1,044
Density110/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,159

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,600
Rent$443
Ownership68.6%
Housing Units418

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain38.9 in/yr
Sunny Days223/yr
Elevation850 ft (259 m)
Population1,044
Population Density110 / sq mi
Elevation850 ft (259 m)
Coordinates49.4167°, 7.4000°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceRheinland-Pfalz
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation38.9 inches (987 mm)
Annual Snowfall15.1 inches (38 cm)
Median Household Income$27,159

About Gries

Gries is a small town in Germany (Rheinland-Pfalz) with a population of 1,044. The city sits at an elevation of 850 feet (259 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Gries is $27,159, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 41 business establishments.

Income: Gries vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$27,159
64% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)41

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gries is $88,600, 69% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $443 (62% below the national average of $1,163). 68.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 418 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$88,600
69% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$443
62% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership68.6%
Owner-Occupied68.6%
Renter-Occupied31.4%
Housing Units418

Property Tax

Climate in Gries

Gries has an average annual temperature of 9.5°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (1.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 818 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.6°C / 35°F -1.3° / 4.4° 69.3
Feb 2.6°C / 37°F -1.3° / 6.4° 65.1
Mar 6°C / 43°F 1.1° / 10.8° 66.7
Apr 8.8°C / 48°F 2.8° / 14.7° 45.3
May 13.2°C / 56°F 7° / 19.4° 64.5
Jun 15.8°C / 60°F 9.7° / 22° 66.1
Jul 18.1°C / 65°F 11.8° / 24.4° 72.1
Aug 18.2°C / 65°F 11.4° / 25° 66.5
Sep 13.6°C / 56°F 8° / 19.2° 60.3
Oct 9.5°C / 49°F 5.1° / 13.9° 68.9
Nov 4.8°C / 41°F 1.7° / 7.8° 76.3
Dec 2.2°C / 36°F -0.5° / 4.8° 96.8
Gries experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. The area receives 15.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 850 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below Germany avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation850 ft (259 m)
Area9.5 sq mi (24.5 km²)
Population Density110/sq mi
Coordinates49.4167°N, 7.4000°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.9"
2% above Germany avg
Snowfall 15.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.66"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

905 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 26, 2021.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 134 km
Feb 23, 2008 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.5 41 km
Aug 3, 2007 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany M4.4 110 km
Nov 29, 1997 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany M4.3 107 km
Jan 20, 2000 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany M4.3 142 km
Jun 21, 2001 Germany M4.2 49 km
May 22, 2004 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany M4.2 112 km
Jan 3, 2008 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.1 41 km
Jun 26, 2021 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France M4.1 87 km
Jun 14, 2000 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France M4.0 74 km
Sep 11, 1999 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany M4.0 52 km
Jul 26, 2000 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany M4.0 97 km
Feb 13, 2005 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany M3.9 37 km
Jan 26, 2008 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany M3.9 42 km
Jul 20, 2005 3 km S of Lebach, Germany M3.9 36 km
Sep 25, 2001 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 47 km
Nov 29, 1997 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany M3.9 104 km
Jan 5, 1998 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France M3.9 48 km
Mar 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 44 km
Aug 19, 2007 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France M3.9 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (93 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 93 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.9 in
February 34°F (1°C) 2.6 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in Driest
May 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.1 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in Wettest

Gries has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 34°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and April the driest (2.2").

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Radio Stations near Gries

28 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Schlagerparadies schlager MP3 192 kbps
swr4 kaiserslautern MP3 128 kbps
Classic Rock Radio classic rock MP3 128 kbps
BigFM Saarland hip-hop, new music AAC
Radio Salü MP3 128 kbps
SR 3 Saarlandwelle (56 kbit/s) ard, oldies MP3 64 kbps
SR 2 Off-Beat jazz MP3 128 kbps
Antenne Kaiserslautern charts, local news MP3 192 kbps
Radio Salü - Made in Germany MP3 128 kbps
RPR1. Trier 80er, 90er MP3
GANORIUM Radio club, dance MP3 128 kbps
SR 2 KulturRadio ard, classical MP3 128 kbps
Studio Nahe pop music, regional MP3 192 kbps
Antenne Pirmasens modern MP3 192 kbps
Radio Rüsselsheim MP3 128 kbps
Gässjer FM culture, entertainment MP3 192 kbps
Radio Westerwald MP3 192 kbps
Cityradio St. Wendel music, news MP3 192 kbps
RPR1. Kaiserslautern 80er, 90er MP3
techno paradize deep, edm MP3 128 kbps
Radio Salü AAC+ 64 kbps
SR 2 KulturRadio (56 kbit/s) ard, classical MP3 64 kbps
SR1 MP3 128 kbps
SR 1 mix MP3 128 kbps
SR 1 europawelle, saarland MP3 128 kbps
Unser ding MP3 128 kbps
Radio Salü - Top 40 MP3 128 kbps
SR Kultur MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Gries

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Altes Rathaus
Auswanderermuseum
Beerenwei(n)museum
Diamantschleifer Museum
docu center Ramstein
Dörrenbacher Heimatmuseum
Dynamikum
Edelhaus
Eisenbahnmodell-Museum
Fritz-Wunderlich-Zimmer
Geoskop
Grubenmuseum
Heimat- und Burgmuseum
Heimat- und Kulturverein
Heimatmuseum
Historama
Insektenmuseum Ottweiler
Jüdisches Museum
Kalkbergwerk am Königsberg
Kirschenlandmuseum
Kulturzentrum Goldener Engel
Landesmuseum Birkenfeld
Landwirtschaftsmuseum Reitscheid
Mineralogisches Museum Oberkirchen
Museum für dörfliche Alltagskunde und Museum des Saarländischen Aberglaubens
Museum im Westrich
Museum Sankt Wendel
Museum Sickingerhöhe
Museumsapotheke
Musikantenland-Museum
Ofenmuseum
Reinhard-Blauth-Museum
Römermuseum Schwarzenacker
Rosenmuseum
Saarländisches Schulmuseum
Stadt-und Heimatmuseum
Stadtmuseum Ottweiler
Stadtmuseum Zweibrücken
Staubsaugermuseum (vacuum cleaner)
Steinbruchmuseum
Stiftung Schriftkultur
Uhrenmuseum La Pendule
Westpfälzer Musikantenmuseum
Westwallmuseum

Libraries in Gries

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
409 - Ramstein Library0.0
Altes Rathaus0.0
Bibliotheca Bipontina0.0
Bücherei0.0
Die Bücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Kreis-und Stadtbücherei0.0
Lesestube Eulenbis0.0
Medienzentrum Miesau0.0
Pfarrbücherei0.0
Saarländische Universitäts- und Landesbibliothek - Medizinische Abteilung Homburg (Saar)0.0
Stadbücherei Wolfstein0.0
Stadt- und Kreisbibliothek St. Wendel0.0
Stadtarchiv Homburg/Saar0.0
Stadtbibliothek Neunkirchen0.0
Stadtbibliothek Neunkirchen — Zweigstelle Furpach0.0
Stadtbibliothek Neunkirchen — Zweigstelle Wiebelskirchen0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Homburg/Saar0.0
Stadtbücherei Ottweiler0.0
Stadtbücherei Ramstein-Miesenbach0.0
Stadtbücherei Waldmohr0.0
Stadtbücherei-Artothek0.0

Farmers Markets in Gries

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Gallusplatz
Marktplatz
Marktplatz
Wochenmarkt Alexanderplatz
Wochenmarkt Elversberg (Kleidermarkt)
Wochenmarkt Hallplatz
Wochenmarkt Pirmasens

Hotels in Gries

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Landgut Jungfleisch

Restaurants in Gries

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kanapee
Loungecafe Lifetime
Ohmbachsee
Sportheim SV Miesau e.V.

Breweries in Gries

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Park Brauerei
Stumm's Brauhaus

Stadiums & Teams in Gries

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Gries

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Monte Kubota 0.0 $0

Airports Near Gries

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Frankfurt-Hahn AirportHHNLarge Airport
Karlsruhe Baden-Baden AirportFKBLarge Airport
Mainz-Finthen AirfieldMedium Airport
Phalsbourg-Bourscheid Air BaseMedium Airport
Ramstein Air BaseRMSMedium Airport
Saarbrücken AirportSCNMedium Airport
Spangdahlem Air BaseSPMMedium Airport
Adventure Paramoteur Alsace AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Sobernheim-Domberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Batzendorf Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Bell-Hundheim ULSmall Airport
Bexbach Glider FieldSmall Airport
Bining AirfieldSmall Airport
Cappel AirfieldSmall Airport
Dieuze-Guéblange AirfieldSmall Airport
Dillingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Eibinger Forstwiese AirfieldSmall Airport
Eßweiler AirfieldSmall Airport
Folschviller AirfieldSmall Airport
FSV Illtal AirfieldSmall Airport
Gros Rederching AirfieldSmall Airport
Grünstadt AirfieldSmall Airport
Haguenau AirfieldSmall Airport
Hoppstädten-Weiersbach AirfieldSmall Airport
Idar-Oberstein/Göttschied AirfieldSmall Airport
Imsweiler ULSmall Airport
Kell AirfieldSmall Airport
Kirn AirfieldSmall Airport
Kusel-Langenbach AirfieldSmall Airport
L'oiseau Blanc Achen AirfieldSmall Airport
Landau-Ebenberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Langatte Aéro Passion AirfieldSmall Airport
Langenlonsheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Les ailes de Rohrbach AirfieldSmall Airport
Marpingen Glider AirfieldSmall Airport
Mosailes en Moselle AirfieldSmall Airport
Nannhausen AirfieldSmall Airport
Neumagen-Dhron AirfieldSmall Airport
Pirmasens-Pottschütthöhe AirfieldSmall Airport
Roßberg Becherbach AirfieldSmall Airport
Saarlouis-Düren AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Avold AirfieldSmall Airport
Salmbach Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarre-Union AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarrebourg Buhl AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarreguemines Neunkirch AirfieldSmall Airport
Saverne Steinbourg AirfieldSmall Airport
Schillersdorf Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Schwarzenbach-Sötern Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Schweighofen AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Gries

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
MediClin Bosenberg Kliniken
Reha Westpfalz

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gries

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Nikolaus

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 Gries

What is the population of Gries?

Gries has a population of 1,044 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 110 people per square mile, spread across 9.5 square miles.

Is Gries expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,159, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $88,600 (69% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $443 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Gries?

Gries has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 38.9 inches, with 15.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Gries?

There are 41 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Gries?

The median home value in Gries is $88,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $443. The homeownership rate is 68.6%.

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