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Herbstein, Germany
Hesse · Germany
Herbstein is a small city in Hesse, Germany with a population of 5,198. Elevation: 1,499 ft (457 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Herbstein
Herbstein is a small town in the Vogelsbergkreis in Hesse, Germany.
People
Economy
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A+Climate
| Population | 5,198 |
| Population Density | 126 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,499 ft (457 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.5611°, 9.3459° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Hesse |
| Average Temperature | 46°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.2 inches (869 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 9.0 inches (23 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $29,108 |
About Herbstein
Herbstein is a small city in Germany (Hesse) with a population of 5,198. The city sits at an elevation of 1,499 feet (457 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Herbstein vs Germany
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $29,108 |
| 61% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 203 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $69,800 |
| 75% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $349 |
| 70% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 71.9% |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.1% |
| Housing Units | 2,079 |
Property Tax
Climate in Herbstein
Herbstein has an average annual temperature of 9.5°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.6°C), the coldest is Jan (0.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 907 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,499 ft (457 m) |
| Area | 41.3 sq mi (107.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 126/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.5611°N, 9.3459°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (182 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 182 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
Herbstein has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 31°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (2.3").
Schools in Herbstein
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helmut-von-Bracken-Schule Herbstein | - | - | - | - |
| Siegfried-Pickert-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Freiherr-vom-Stein-Schule Herbstein | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Herbstein
18 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epic Lounge - SAX HOUSE LOUNGE | ambient, ambient and relaxation music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| BreakZ.FM - Charts & Remixe | #mashup, charts | MP3 192 kbps | |
| HARMONY.FM | 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Technolovers EURODANCE | 80's, 80er | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Technolovers HARDSTYLE | dance, electronic | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Epic Lounge - SOUL LOUNGE | ambient and relaxation music, chill | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Technolovers TRANCE | melodic trance, progressive trance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| hr3 Osthessen | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio DEUTSCH | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| PetShopBoys | 1980's, 1980s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| hr4 Osthessen | oldies, schlager | MP3 128 kbps | |
| hr1 Osthessen | adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Chillout Archiv | chillout, lounge | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Technolovers DIRTY HOUSE | club dance, edm | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio - TRENDING CHARTS | 2023s, charts | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Auerhahn | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Romance | chillout, classical | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Epic Lounge - RESTAURANT LOUNGE | ambient, ambient and relaxation music | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Herbstein
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alsfelder Märchenhaus | ||||
| Bergwinkelmuseum | ||||
| Brüder Grimm-Haus Steinau | ||||
| Burgmuseum | ||||
| Das kleine Feuerwehrmuseum | ||||
| Fastnacht & Stattmuseum | ||||
| Heimat Museum | ||||
| Heimatkundliche Sammlung des Geschichtsvereins | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Blankenau | ||||
| Hohhaus-Museum | ||||
| Hohhaus-Museum geologische Abteilung | ||||
| Holzgeräte Museum | ||||
| Kunstguss Musuem Hirzenhain | ||||
| Lenzis | ||||
| MUNA-Museum Grebenhain | ||||
| Museum im Vorwerk | ||||
| Museum Kirtorf | ||||
| Museum Steinau | ||||
| Puppenmuseum | ||||
| Schloßmuseum | ||||
| Siebold Museum | ||||
| Sotzbacher Feuerwehrscheune | ||||
| Stadtarchiv Alsfeld | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Alsfeld | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Alsfeld | ||||
| Vulkaneum |
Libraries in Herbstein
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Bimbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Hohhaus-Bibliothek / Stadtarchivs | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Bücherei der Gemeinde Brachttal | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Lauterbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Weitzel-Bücherei | 0.0 |
Hotels in Herbstein
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Herbstein
7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Herbstein
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Herbstein
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Herbstein
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Herbstein
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Herbstein
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Herbstein
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRAUmit e.V. |
Stadiums & Teams in Herbstein
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Herbstein
49 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt-Egelsbach Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Fritzlar Army Airfield | FRZ | Medium Airport |
| Allendorf-Eder Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Alsfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Altenbachtal Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Altfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Amöneburg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Aschaffenburg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Auf der Schaufel Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Hersfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Kissingen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dornberg-Sontra Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Edermünde-Grifte Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz „Graner Berg“ | - | Small Airport |
| Fulda-Jossa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gedern Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Gelnhausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gießen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gießen-Reiskirchen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gössenheim Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hessisch Lichtenau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hoherodskopf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Homberg (Ohm) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Huhnrain Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Johannisau Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Karlstadt-Saupurzel Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Korbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lager Hammelburg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Langenberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Langenselbold Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lauterbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Marburg-Schönstadt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mosenberg Airfeld | - | Small Airport |
| Nidda Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ober-Mörlen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oberleichtersbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pfingstweide Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Plätzer Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pohlheim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Reichelsheim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Reinheim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Schotten Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stauffenbühl Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Waldeck Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wasserkuppe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Weidberg-Kaltenwestheim Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Würzburg-Schenkenturm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zellhausen Sport Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ziegenhain-Der Ring Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Herbstein
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Haus Seeblick |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Herbstein
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Andreaskirche | |
| Conrads-Ruhe | |
| Evangelische Kirche | |
| Freie Evangelische Christengemeinde | |
| Gospel Fellowship Church | |
| Kaplle (2008) | |
| Kreuzkapelle Herbstein | |
| St. Jakobus |
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What is the population of Herbstein?
Herbstein has a population of 5,198 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 126 people per square mile, spread across 41.3 square miles.
Is Herbstein expensive to live in?
The median household income is $29,108, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $69,800 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $349 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Herbstein?
Herbstein has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.2 inches, with 9.0 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Herbstein?
There are 203 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Herbstein?
The median home value in Herbstein is $69,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $349. The homeownership rate is 71.9%.