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Hecken, Germany
Rheinland-Pfalz · Germany
Hecken is a small town in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany with a population of 140. Elevation: 1,325 ft (404 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
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A+Climate
| Population | 140 |
| Population Density | 22 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,325 ft (404 m) |
| Coordinates | 49.9167°, 7.4000° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Rheinland-Pfalz |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.7 inches (1,008 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 23.7 inches (60 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,767 |
About Hecken
Hecken is a small town in Germany (Rheinland-Pfalz) with a population of 140. The city sits at an elevation of 1,325 feet (404 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Hecken vs Germany
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $30,767 |
| 59% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 5 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $70,200 |
| 75% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $351 |
| 70% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 89.1% |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 10.9% |
| Housing Units | 56 |
Property Tax
Climate in Hecken
Hecken 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 724 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,325 ft (404 m) |
| Area | 6.4 sq mi (16.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.9167°N, 7.4000°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (48 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 48 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
Hecken has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 33°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (2.1").
Radio Stations near Hecken
17 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| swr4 kaiserslautern | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| swr4 koblenz | oldies, schlagerhits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RPR1. Koblenz | 80er, 90er | MP3 | |
| Antenne Kaiserslautern | charts, local news | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RPR1. Trier | 80er, 90er | MP3 | |
| SR 2 Off-Beat | jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| GANORIUM Radio | club, dance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Studio Nahe | pop music, regional | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Technolovers TRAP | chilled trap, dub | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Antenne Koblenz | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Nürburgring @RPR1. | motorsport, nürburgring | MP3 | |
| Radio Nürburgring powered by RPR1. | autorace, autorennen | AAC | |
| RPR1. Kaiserslautern | 80er, 90er | MP3 | |
| Radio Westerwald | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Gässjer FM | culture, entertainment | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Rüsselsheim | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Cityradio St. Wendel | music, news | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Hecken
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altes Rathaus | ||||
| Altes Spritzenhaus | ||||
| Archäologiepark Belginum | ||||
| Bundesbank-Bunker Cochem | ||||
| Das Haus der regionalen Geschichte | ||||
| Deutsches Edelsteinmuseum | ||||
| Deutsches Mineralienmuseum | ||||
| Edgar-Reitz-Filmhaus | ||||
| Ehemalige Synagoge | ||||
| Erlebniswelt Wald&Natur | ||||
| Familienstiftung Pies-Archiv | ||||
| Heimathaus zur Krone | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Mittelstrimmig | ||||
| Hunsrück-Museum | ||||
| Hunsrückbahn-Museum | ||||
| Industriedenkmal Jakob Bengel | ||||
| Kulturhistorisches Museum Neuerkirch | ||||
| Moselland Museum | ||||
| Niederkumbder Mühle | ||||
| Pförtnerhäuschen | ||||
| Rheinland-Pfälzisches Freilichtmuseum Bad Sobernheim | ||||
| Schinderhannesturm | ||||
| W. O. von Horn Museum | ||||
| Wein + Museum Schlagkamp-Desoye GmbH | ||||
| Wein-und Heimatmuseum |
Libraries in Hecken
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruttig-Fankeler Bücher Box | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Idar-Oberstein | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hecken
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veitsrodter Prämienmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Emmelshausen | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Kastellaun | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Simmern |
Breweries in Hecken
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirner Privatbrauerei |
Stadiums & Teams in Hecken
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Hecken
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Kubota | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Hecken
49 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt-Hahn Airport | HHN | Large Airport |
| Büchel Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Mainz-Finthen Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Ramstein Air Base | RMS | Medium Airport |
| Saarbrücken Airport | SCN | Medium Airport |
| Spangdahlem Air Base | SPM | Medium Airport |
| Ailertchen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bad Marienberg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bad Sobernheim-Domberg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bell-Hundheim UL | — | Small Airport |
| Bexbach Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Daun-Senheld Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Dierdorf-Wienau Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dillingen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Eibinger Forstwiese Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Eßweiler Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| FSV Illtal Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Grünstadt Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hinterweiler Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hoppstädten-Weiersbach Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Idar-Oberstein/Göttschied Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Imsweiler UL | — | Small Airport |
| Kell Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kirn Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Koblenz-Winningen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kusel-Langenbach Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Landau-Ebenberg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Langenlonsheim Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Laufenselden Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Limburg-Elz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Marpingen Glider Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mendig Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Michelbach Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Mönchsheide Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Montabaur Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Nannhausen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Nastätten Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Naunheim / Maifeld Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Neumagen-Dhron Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pirmasens-Pottschütthöhe Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Roßberg Becherbach Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saarlouis-Düren Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Schwarzenbach-Sötern Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Singhofen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Traben-Trarbach/Mont Royal Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Trier-Föhren Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Wershofen/Eifel Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Zweibrücken Airport | ZQW | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Hecken
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Edelsteinklinik Bruchweiler | ||
| Salvea Reha |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Germany
19 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Hecken
What is the population of Hecken?
Hecken has a population of 140 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 6.4 square miles.
Is Hecken expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,767, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $70,200 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $351 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 Hecken?
Hecken has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 228 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.7 inches, with 23.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Hecken?
There are 5 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Hecken?
The median home value in Hecken is $70,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $351. The homeownership rate is 89.1%.