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Heringen, Germany
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Heringen is a small city in Hesse, Germany with a population of 7,146. Elevation: 751 ft (229 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Heringen
Heringen (Werra) (German pronunciation: [ˈheːʁɪŋən] ) is a small town in Hersfeld-Rotenburg district in eastern Hesse, Germany lying right at the boundary with Thuringia.
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| Population | 7,146 |
| Population Density | 254 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.8880°, 10.0072° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Hesse |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.2 inches (868 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 21.5 inches (55 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,906 |
About Heringen
Heringen is a small city in Germany (Hesse) with a population of 7,146. The city sits at an elevation of 751 feet (229 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Heringen vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $28,906 |
| 62% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 279 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $71,000 |
| 75% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $355 |
| 69% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 77.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 22.5% |
| Housing Units | 2,858 |
Property Tax
Climate in Heringen
Heringen has an average annual temperature of 9.2°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.4°C), the coldest is Jan (0.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 652 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 207 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| Area | 28.1 sq mi (72.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 254/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8880°N, 10.0072°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 2.6 in |
Heringen has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 33°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.8").
Schools in Heringen
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grundschule Wölfershausen | - | - | - | - |
| Werratal-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Georg-August-Zinn Schule | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Heringen
16 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Piano | ambient, ambiental | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Epic Lounge - Massage Lounge | ambient, ambient lounge | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Technolovers EURODANCE | 80's, 80er | MP3 192 kbps | |
| METAL XMAS | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| hr3 Osthessen | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Technolovers TRANCE | melodic trance, progressive trance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Emsefunk | electronic, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MDR THÜRINGEN Nordthüringen | heiligenstadt, hits | AAC 102 kbps | |
| hr4 Osthessen | oldies, schlager | MP3 128 kbps | |
| hr1 Osthessen | adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Chillout Archiv | chillout, lounge | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Flashbass.fm | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SCHLAGER | 70er, kult | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Noise On FM | dance, house | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio RFM (Rundfunk Meissner e.V.) | community radio | OGG 96 kbps | |
| Technolovers BIG ROOM | big room, bigroom | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Heringen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alte Holzschnitzerschule | ||||
| Bahnmuseum | ||||
| Bergbaumuseum | ||||
| Brauchtumsmuseum | ||||
| Burg Wendelstein | ||||
| Burgmuseum | ||||
| Burgmuseum mit Aussichtsplattform | ||||
| Cornberger Sandsteinmuseum | ||||
| Dauerausstellung Bahnhof Bebra | ||||
| Dorf-Aktiv-Museum | ||||
| Dorfmuseum Heldra | ||||
| Eisenbahnfreunde Bebra e.V. | ||||
| Erlebnisbergwerk Merkers | ||||
| Gedenkstätte Point Alpha | ||||
| Gottesackerkirche | ||||
| Grenzinformationsstelle | ||||
| Grenzmuseum | ||||
| Grenzmuseum | ||||
| Haus auf der Grenze | ||||
| Heile Schern | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum am Amtshaus | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Datterode | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Treffurt | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube Dankmarshausen | ||||
| Heimatstube Dorndorf | ||||
| HIFI und Rock-Museum | ||||
| Insel · Doktor · Haus | ||||
| Kalibergbau-Museum | ||||
| Keltendorf Sünna | ||||
| Konrad-Zuse-Museum | ||||
| Museum Dermbach | ||||
| Museum Modern Art Hünfeld | ||||
| Museum Spätheimkehrer | ||||
| Naturmuseum | ||||
| Ortsmuseum | ||||
| Rhöner Museumsdorf | ||||
| Roßdorf 1866 - Gefecht am Nebel;Wagner-Stube;Kleine Galerie | ||||
| Salzmuseum | ||||
| Schloss Frauensee | ||||
| Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Türmchen | ||||
| SteinReich Fossilien Museum | ||||
| Turm der Einheit | ||||
| Werragrenzpark | ||||
| Werratalmuseum |
Libraries in Heringen
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Gerstungen | 0.0 | |||||
| Dermbacher Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt- und Kreisbibliothek Bad Salzungen | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Hünfeld | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Vacha | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Heringen
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markt | |||||
| Trödelmarkt | |||||
| Wilhelmsplatz |
Hotels in Heringen
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Heringen
7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Heringen
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Heringen
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Heringen
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Heringen
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Heringen
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Heringen
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Heringen
40 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kassel Airport | KSF | Large Airport |
| Eisenach-Kindel Airport | EIB | Medium Airport |
| Fritzlar Army Airfield | FRZ | Medium Airport |
| Am Kreuzberg Glider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Aue bei Hattorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Hersfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Kissingen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Königshofen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Langensalza Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Neustadt/Saale-Grasberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bischofsberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bleicherode Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Büchig Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Der Dingel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dolmar Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dornberg-Sontra Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Edermünde-Grifte Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eichsfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fulda-Jossa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gotha-Ost Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hessisch Lichtenau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hohenstein UL | - | Small Airport |
| Hölleberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Huhnrain Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Johannisau Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Kreuzebra Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Langenberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lauterbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mosenberg Airfeld | - | Small Airport |
| Mühlhausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oberleichtersbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Obermehler-Schlotheim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Plätzer Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stauffenbühl Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Suhl-Goldlauter Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wasserkuppe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Weidberg-Kaltenwestheim Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Westhausen Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Witzenhausen-Burgberg Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Zierenberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Heringen
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Evangelische Kirche | |
| St. Robert |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Heringen?
Heringen has a population of 7,146 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 254 people per square mile, spread across 28.1 square miles.
Is Heringen expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,906, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $71,000 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $355 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Heringen?
Heringen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 34.2 inches, with 21.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Heringen?
There are 279 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Heringen?
The median home value in Heringen is $71,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $355. The homeownership rate is 77.5%.