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Herscheid, Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
Herscheid is a small city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany with a population of 7,658. Elevation: 1,404 ft (428 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Herscheid
Herscheid is a municipality in the southern Märkischer Kreis, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
People
Economy
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| Population | 7,658 |
| Population Density | 354 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,404 ft (428 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.1790°, 7.7436° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.9 inches (1,140 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 12.8 inches (33 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,914 |
About Herscheid
Herscheid is a small city in Germany (North Rhine-Westphalia) with a population of 7,658. The city sits at an elevation of 1,404 feet (428 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Herscheid vs Germany
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $31,914 |
| 58% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 299 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $78,400 |
| 72% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $392 |
| 66% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 59.9% |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 40.1% |
| Housing Units | 3,063 |
Property Tax
Climate in Herscheid
Herscheid has an average annual temperature of 8.8°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (17°C), the coldest is Jan (1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1022 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,404 ft (428 m) |
| Area | 21.7 sq mi (56.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 354/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.1790°N, 7.7436°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (129 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 129 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
Herscheid has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 33°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and April the driest (2.9").
Schools in Herscheid
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grundschule Rahlenberg | - | - | - | - |
| Ebbeschule | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Herscheid
41 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| WDR 2 Ruhrgebiet | adult contemporary, news talk music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Technolovers EDM | club house, dance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Technolovers DRUM N BASS | bass, drum & bass | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Lippewelle Hamm | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Berg | pop music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio PARALAX | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RADIO 21 Nordrhein-Westfalen | pop, rock | MP3 | |
| ROMANTIC PIANO by Epic Piano | classic, classical | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Lippewelle Hamm | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| jcradio4m3 | christian, christlich | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Antenne Unna | news, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Bonn Rhein Sieg direkt | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ERF Jess | christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Epic Lounge - POOLSIDE LOUNGE | ambient and relaxation music, chill | MP3 192 kbps | |
| CT das radio Campus Radio Bochum | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio AMERICAN CHRISTMAS | americana, ballads | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Dunkler Welle - Das Schwärzeste Radio Im Netz | eclectic | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radius 92.1 - Das Campusradio für Siegen | campusradio, deutsch | MP3 192 kbps | |
| WDR 2 Südwestfalen | local news, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio 91.2 | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Moshhead | metal, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Dinner | ambient, chillout | MP3 192 kbps | |
| SOLO PIANO by Epic Piano | classic, classical | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Antenne Unna – Dein New Country Radio | new country | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Antenne Unna – Dein Lounge Radio | lounge | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Antenne Unna – Dein 80er Radio | 80s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Polonia | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Fox and More | 80s, 90s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio FLR1 | charts, dance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RadioSilesia | folk, schlager | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Hagen | local, local news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Retrofm 30 Plus | easy listening, jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Restaurant Music | #, chillout | MP3 192 kbps | |
| punkrockers-radio | punk, punk oi ska | OGG | |
| RADIO ALEX FM DE/NL | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Rotter See | misc | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RadioHBR | bible, christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio HBR | christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio SCHUMANN | boston symphony orchestra, classic hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Technolovers MELBOURNE BOUNCE | bass, club dance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Frank und Sallys Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Herscheid
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahehammer | ||||
| Alte Synagoge | ||||
| Alter Hammer Oberrödinghausen | ||||
| Altes Amtshaus | ||||
| Bergisches Drehorgelmuseum | ||||
| BPW, Achse,Rad & Wagen | ||||
| Burg Altena | ||||
| Deutsches Drahtmuseum | ||||
| Deutsches Höhlenmuseum | ||||
| Drahtrolle Am Hurk | ||||
| Eisenbahnmuseum Dieringhausen | ||||
| Eisenbahnmuseum Dieringhausen | ||||
| Erlebnisaufzug | ||||
| Felsenmeermuseum | ||||
| Feuerwehrmuseum | ||||
| Fritz-Linde-Museum | ||||
| Geschichtsmuseum + Städtische Galerie der Stadt Lüdenscheid | ||||
| Gründungsort EC Deilinghofen | ||||
| Haus Dahl | ||||
| Haus der Geschichten | ||||
| Haus Letmathe | ||||
| Heimathauses | ||||
| Heimatmuseeum Bergneustadt | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Spieker | ||||
| historische Jugendherberge Burg Altena | ||||
| Klostergartenmuseum | ||||
| Lobscheider Dorfmuseum | ||||
| Luisenhütte | ||||
| LVR-Freilichtmuseum Lindlar | ||||
| Motte Küntrop | ||||
| Museum für Handwerk und Postgeschichte | ||||
| Museumsgarten | ||||
| Nadelmuseum | ||||
| Osthaus Museum Hagen Hohenhof | ||||
| Phänomenta Lüdenscheid | ||||
| Reformierte Kirche - versöhnung | ||||
| Regionalmuseum Villa Wippermann | ||||
| Schleipe-Hammer | ||||
| SIKU//WIKING Modellwelt | ||||
| Stadtarchiv Hemer | ||||
| Städtisches Museum für Vor- und Frühgeschichte | ||||
| Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Werdohl | ||||
| Südsauerlandmuseum | ||||
| TMS Verkehrshistorische Ausstellung Galerie | ||||
| Wendener Hütte | ||||
| Wendenerhütte |
Libraries in Herscheid
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek Landsberg-Velen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Marienheide | 0.0 | |||||
| Gebäude 6 (Universitätsbibliothek) | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Nachrodt | 0.0 | |||||
| Hochschulbibliothek TH Köln Campus Gummersbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholisch öffentliche Büchere | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholisch öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Altena | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Hemer | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Iserlohn | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Iserlohn Zweigstelle Letmathe | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Iserlohn Zweigstelle Letmathe | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Kreuztal | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Lüdenscheid | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Plettenberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei u. Zelius Neuenrade | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Werdohl | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Wiehl (Bielstein) | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbücherei Hohenlimburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbücherei Hohenlimburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Varnhagensche Bibliothek | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Herscheid
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bauking | |||||
| Bismarckplatz | |||||
| Bürgermeister-Schmerbeck-Platz | |||||
| Elseyer Dorfplatz | |||||
| Elseyer Dorfplatz | |||||
| Kurkölner Platz | |||||
| Marktplatz | |||||
| Platz der Generationen | |||||
| Rathausplatz | |||||
| Roter Platz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt |
Hotels in Herscheid
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Herscheid
9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Herscheid
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Herscheid
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Herscheid
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Herscheid
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Herscheid
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilsen-Brauerei | ||||
| Repetaler Heldenbräu | ||||
| Vormann Brauerei | ||||
| Zunft Kölsch, Erzquell Brauerei |
Stadiums & Teams in Herscheid
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Herscheid
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hesselbacher Gletscher | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiarena Hahnenbecke | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skihang Tüppel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Herscheid
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cologne Bonn Airport | CGN | Large Airport |
| Dortmund Airport | DTM | Large Airport |
| Siegerland Airport | SGE | Medium Airport |
| Ahlen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ailertchen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Altena-Hegenscheid Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Arnsberg-Menden Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Arnsberg-Ruhrwiese Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Aßlarer Hütte Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Attendorn-Finnentrop Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Marienberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bergneustadt-Auf dem Dümpel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Betzdorf-Kirchen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bonn-Hangelar Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Borkenberge Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bottenhorn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Braunfels Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Breitscheid Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dierdorf-Wienau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Drensteinfurt Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eudenbach Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Everswinkel Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hagen-Hof-Wahl Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hamm-Lippewiesen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hengsen-Opherdicke Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hirzenhain Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hörbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hünsborn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Iserlohn-Rheinermark Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Iserlohn-Sümmern Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Kamen-Heeren Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Leverkusen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lindlar Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Lünen-Lippeweiden Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Marl-Loemühle Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Meinerzhagen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Menden-Barge Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Meschede-Schüren Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mönchsheide Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Oelde Bergeler Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oeventrop-Ruhrwiesen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ottmarsbocholt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Plettenberg-Hüinghausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Radevormwald-Leye Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Reichshof-Eckenhagen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Schameder Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Schmallenberg-Rennefeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Siegen-Eisernhardt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Soest-Bad Sassendorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Herscheid
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| DHL Paket-Shop | |
| Paket-Shop | |
| Post Valbert |
Treatment Centers in Herscheid
5 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| CASANA (Ambulante Rehabilitation und Prävention) | ||
| Gut Sassenscheid | ||
| MEDICLIN Klinik Reichshof | ||
| RPP - Gesellschaft für Rehabilitation Prävention und Pflege mbH | ||
| Selimed (Homecare, Rehatechnik, Medizintechnik, Orthopädietechnik) |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Herscheid
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Apostelkirche | |
| Evangelische Kirche Valbert | |
| Friedhofskapelle | |
| Sankt Christophorus | |
| Sankt Mariä Aufnahme in den Himmel |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Herscheid?
Herscheid has a population of 7,658 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 354 people per square mile, spread across 21.7 square miles.
Is Herscheid expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,914, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $78,400 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $392 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 Herscheid?
Herscheid has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.9 inches, with 12.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Herscheid?
There are 299 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Herscheid?
The median home value in Herscheid is $78,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $392. The homeownership rate is 59.9%.