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Hilchenbach, Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
Hilchenbach is a small city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany with a population of 16,467. Elevation: 1,171 ft (357 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 16,467 |
| Population Density | 496 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,171 ft (357 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.9969°, 8.1106° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.0 inches (1,016 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 11.5 inches (29 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,947 |
About Hilchenbach
Hilchenbach is a small city in Germany (North Rhine-Westphalia) with a population of 16,467. The city sits at an elevation of 1,171 feet (357 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Hilchenbach vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $30,947 |
| 59% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 642 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $85,800 |
| 70% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $429 |
| 63% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 62.3% |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.7% |
| Housing Units | 6,587 |
Property Tax
Climate in Hilchenbach
Hilchenbach has an average annual temperature of 9.2°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.6°C), the coldest is Jan (1.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 986 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,171 ft (357 m) |
| Area | 33.2 sq mi (86.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 496/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.9969°N, 8.1106°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (128 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 128 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
Hilchenbach has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 33°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and April the driest (2.6").
Schools in Hilchenbach
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florenburgschule | - | - | - | - |
| Carl-Kraemer-Realschule Hilchenbach | - | - | - | - |
| Gymnasium Stift Keppel | - | - | - | - |
| b-school Allenbach | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Hilchenbach
33 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technolovers EDM | club house, dance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio COUNTRY | alternative country, classic country | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RauteMusik - TECHNO | acid, acidcore | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Technolovers DRUM N BASS | bass, drum & bass | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio HOUSE | dance, dance music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Epic Lounge - IBIZA CHILLOUT LOUNGE | ambient, ambient and relaxation music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ROMANTIC PIANO by Epic Piano | classic, classical | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Sauerland | 80er, 90er | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio GOSPEL | christian-gospel, gospel | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ERF Jess | christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BreakZ HipHop & House | edm, elektro | MP3 192 kbps | |
| WDR 2 Südwestfalen | local news, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radius 92.1 - Das Campusradio für Siegen | campusradio, deutsch | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio KARNEVAL | carnival, hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio 80s | 1980s, 80er | MP3 192 kbps | |
| bigFM Hessen | hip-hop, pop | AAC | |
| EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Dinner | ambient, chillout | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Technolovers HARDCORE | electronic, electronica | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio BRAZIL | bachata, brasil | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio LOVEHITS | liebe, liebeslieder | MP3 192 kbps | |
| EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Restaurant Music | #, chillout | MP3 192 kbps | |
| SOLO PIANO by Epic Piano | classic, classical | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RadioSilesia | folk, schlager | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio LATIN | hiphop, latin | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RadioHBR | bible, christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio HBR | christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio SCHUMANN | boston symphony orchestra, classic hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| CHRISTMAS PIANO by Epic Piano | christian, christmas | MP3 192 kbps | |
| PIANO COVERHITS by Epic Piano | charts, classical piano | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RauteMusik Caribbean Wave | afro, afro-latin music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Technolovers MELBOURNE BOUNCE | bass, club dance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio SCHUBERT | boston symphony orchestra, classic | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio DEUTSCHRAP | deutsch, deutsche lieder | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Hilchenbach
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4FACHWERK MITTENDRIN MUSEUM | ||||
| Aktives Museum Südwestfalen | ||||
| alte Besteckfabrik | ||||
| Bergbaumuseum Siciliaschacht | ||||
| Dorfschmiede | ||||
| Dorfschmiede | ||||
| Eisenbahnmuseum | ||||
| Feuerwehrmuseum | ||||
| Galileo-Park | ||||
| Gerichtsmuseum Bad Fredeburg | ||||
| Haus Henrichs | ||||
| Heimathauses | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Feudingen | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Kirchen | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Informationszentrum Wald | ||||
| Kreisbergbaumuseum Sassenroth | ||||
| Kulturgut Schrabbenhof | ||||
| Kunsthaus alte Mühle | ||||
| Museum der Stadt Lennestadt | ||||
| Museum des Freien Grundes | ||||
| Museum für Bergbau und Fernmeldetechnik | ||||
| Museum für Gegenwartskunst | ||||
| Museum Wilnsdorf | ||||
| Nationales Automuseum – The Loh Collection | ||||
| Otto-Pfeiffer-Museum | ||||
| Ringlokschuppen | ||||
| Schieferbergbau- und Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Siegerlandmuseum | ||||
| Stadtarchiv "Wilhelmsburg" | ||||
| Stahlbergmuseum | ||||
| Stertschultenhof | ||||
| Stickereimuseum | ||||
| Südsauerlandmuseum | ||||
| Südwestfälisches Eisenbahnmuseum | ||||
| Technikmuseum | ||||
| Technikmuseum Freudenberg | ||||
| Waldarbeitermuseum | ||||
| Wodanstolln |
Libraries in Hilchenbach
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Die Bücherei St. Cäcilia Irmgarteichen | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindemediothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. Öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. öffentliche Bücherrei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholisch öffentliche Büchere | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholisch öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| KulTourBackes | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediathek gegen Rassismus und Diskriminierung | 0.0 | |||||
| ökumenische Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Pfarrbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Feudingen | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Kreuztal | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Plettenberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Teilbibliothek Emmy-Noether-Campus | 0.0 | |||||
| Teilbibliothek Hölderlinstraße | 0.0 | |||||
| Teilbibliothek Paul-Bonatz-Straße (PB) | 0.0 | |||||
| Teilbibliothek Unteres Schloss | 0.0 | |||||
| Treffpunkt Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Universitätsbibliothek Siegen Hauptgebäude | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hilchenbach
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klafelder Markt | |||||
| Marktplatz | |||||
| Roter Platz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt |
Hotels in Hilchenbach
8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Hilchenbach
18 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Hilchenbach
7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Hilchenbach
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Hilchenbach
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Hilchenbach
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Hilchenbach
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Hilchenbach
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hilchenbach
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Hilchenbach
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Hilchenbach
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brauhaus J. F. Irle | ||||
| Bräukels | ||||
| Ilsen-Brauerei | ||||
| Repetaler Heldenbräu | ||||
| SuDWERK |
Stadiums & Teams in Hilchenbach
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Hilchenbach
6 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skihang Dautphetal-Holzhausen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hesselbacher Gletscher | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiarena Hahnenbecke | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiliftkarussell Winterberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skihang am Poppenberg in Brilon | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skihang Tüppel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Hilchenbach
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Airport | DTM | Large Airport |
| Paderborn Lippstadt Airport | PAD | Large Airport |
| Siegerland Airport | SGE | Medium Airport |
| Ailertchen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Allendorf-Eder Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Altena-Hegenscheid Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Anspach-Taunus 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 |
| Bergneustadt-Auf dem Dümpel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Betzdorf-Kirchen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bottenhorn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Braunfels Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Breitscheid Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brilon-Hochsauerland Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Büren Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dauborn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dierdorf-Wienau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eudenbach Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Garbenheimer Wiesen Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Gießen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gießen-Lützellinden 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 |
| Koblenz-Winningen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Limburg-Elz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lindlar Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Lünen-Lippeweiden Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Marburg-Schönstadt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Meinerzhagen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Menden-Barge Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Meschede-Schüren Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Montabaur Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ober-Mörlen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oeventrop-Ruhrwiesen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Paderborn-Haxterberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pfingstweide Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Plettenberg-Hüinghausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pohlheim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Radevormwald-Leye Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Hilchenbach
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Nahkauf Paul |
Treatment Centers in Hilchenbach
5 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Fachklinik Hochsauerland | ||
| Fachklink Fredeburg | ||
| Johannesbad Fachklinik Holthauser Mühle | ||
| Klinik für Rehabilitation und Heilverfahren Kloster Grafschaft | ||
| MEDIAN Klinik Eschenburg |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hilchenbach
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ev. Gemeinschaft Dahlbruch | |
| Evangelische Gemeinschaft Lützel | |
| Evangelische Kirche Hilchenbach | |
| Freie ev. Gemeinde | |
| Friedhofskapelle | |
| Gemeindehaus Allenbach | |
| Kapelle Helberhausen | |
| Kath. Kirche | |
| Kreative Kirche | |
| St. Antonius | |
| St. Nikolaus Kapelle Brachthausen | |
| St. Vitus | |
| Stiftskirche Allenbach |
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What is the population of Hilchenbach?
Hilchenbach has a population of 16,467 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 496 people per square mile, spread across 33.2 square miles.
Is Hilchenbach expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,947, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $85,800 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $429 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Hilchenbach?
Hilchenbach 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 62°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.0 inches, with 11.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Hilchenbach?
There are 642 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Hilchenbach?
The median home value in Hilchenbach is $85,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $429. The homeownership rate is 62.3%.