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Herrstein, Germany
Rheinland-Pfalz · Germany
Herrstein is a small town in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany with a population of 1,000. Elevation: 1,043 ft (318 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Herrstein
Herrstein is an Ortsgemeinde – a municipality belonging to a Verbandsgemeinde, a kind of collective municipality – in the Birkenfeld district in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It is the seat of the Verbandsgemeinde Herrstein-Rhaunen.
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| Population | 1,000 |
| Population Density | 25 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,043 ft (318 m) |
| Coordinates | 49.7833°, 7.3333° |
| 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 | $27,404 |
About Herrstein
Herrstein is a small town in Germany (Rheinland-Pfalz) with a population of 1,000. The city sits at an elevation of 1,043 feet (318 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: Herrstein vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $27,404 |
| 64% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 39 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $67,600 |
| 76% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $338 |
| 71% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 55.4% |
| Owner-Occupied | 55.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 44.6% |
| Housing Units | 400 |
Property Tax
Climate in Herrstein
Herrstein 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 | 1,043 ft (318 m) |
| Area | 40.7 sq mi (105.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.7833°N, 7.3333°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (55 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 55 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
Herrstein has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 32°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.8") and April the driest (2.4").
Schools in Herrstein
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrierte Gesamtschule Herrstein-Rhaunen | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Herrstein
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| swr4 kaiserslautern | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Antenne Kaiserslautern | charts, local news | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RPR1. Trier | 80er, 90er | MP3 | |
| SR 2 Off-Beat | jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Technolovers TRAP | chilled trap, dub | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Capsule (FR) | electronica | MP3 320 kbps | |
| techno paradize | deep, edm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Cityradio St. Wendel | music, news | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Herrstein
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altes Rathaus | ||||
| Archäologiepark Belginum | ||||
| Auswanderermuseum | ||||
| Buddha-Museum | ||||
| Deutsches Edelsteinmuseum | ||||
| Deutsches Mineralienmuseum | ||||
| Deutsches Telefonmuseum | ||||
| Edgar-Reitz-Filmhaus | ||||
| Ehemalige Synagoge | ||||
| Erlebniswelt Wald&Natur | ||||
| Fritz-Wunderlich-Zimmer | ||||
| Geoskop | ||||
| Haus der Ikonen | ||||
| Heimathaus zur Krone | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Barbaramühle | ||||
| Heimatstuben | ||||
| Hunsrück-Museum | ||||
| Industriedenkmal Jakob Bengel | ||||
| Kulturhistorisches Museum Neuerkirch | ||||
| Kulturzentrum Goldener Engel | ||||
| Landesmuseum Birkenfeld | ||||
| Mittelmosel-Museum | ||||
| Musikantenland-Museum | ||||
| Niederkumbder Mühle | ||||
| Ofenmuseum | ||||
| Schinderhannesturm | ||||
| Schuh-Styling-Museum | ||||
| Stadt-und Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Steinbruchmuseum | ||||
| Wein-und Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Zeitreise-Museum |
Libraries in Herrstein
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katholische Bibilothek Morbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Kreis-und Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Idar-Oberstein | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Traben-Trarbach | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Herrstein
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallusplatz | |||||
| Veitsrodter Prämienmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Simmern |
Restaurants in Herrstein
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Herrstein
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Herrstein
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirner Privatbrauerei |
Stadiums & Teams in Herrstein
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Herrstein
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Kubota | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Herrstein
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt-Hahn Airport | HHN | Large Airport |
| Büchel Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Ramstein Air Base | RMS | Medium Airport |
| Saarbrücken Airport | SCN | Medium Airport |
| Spangdahlem Air Base | SPM | Medium Airport |
| Bad Sobernheim-Domberg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bambi Air Club | — | Small Airport |
| Bell-Hundheim UL | — | Small Airport |
| Bexbach Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Bining Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cappel Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Daun-Senheld Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Dillingen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Eibinger Forstwiese Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Eßweiler Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Folschviller Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| FSV Illtal Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gros Rederching Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hargarten UL | — | 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 |
| L'oiseau Blanc Achen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Langenlonsheim Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Laufenselden Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Les ailes de Rohrbach Airfield | — | 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 |
| Mosailes en Moselle 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 |
| Saint-Avold Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sarreguemines Neunkirch Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Schwarzenbach-Sötern Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Siersthal Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Singhofen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Herrstein
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Edelsteinklinik Bruchweiler | ||
| Salvea Reha |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Herrstein
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Schloßkirche |
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What is the population of Herrstein?
Herrstein has a population of 1,000 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 40.7 square miles.
Is Herrstein expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,404, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $67,600 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $338 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 Herrstein?
Herrstein 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 Herrstein?
There are 39 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Herrstein?
The median home value in Herrstein is $67,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $338. The homeownership rate is 55.4%.