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Hohenwestedt, Germany

Schleswig-Holstein · Germany

Hohenwestedt is a small city in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany with a population of 5,092. Elevation: 200 ft (61 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

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5,092 Population 575/sq mi density
200 ft Elevation 61 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
46.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$33,498 Median Income
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Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,498 median income
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Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,200 home value, $451/mo rent

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About Hohenwestedt

Hohenwestedt

Hohenwestedt is a municipality in the district of Rendsburg-Eckernförde, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It is situated approximately 23 km south of Rendsburg, 25 km west of Neumünster and 40 km southwest of Kiel.

People

Population5,092
Density575/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,498

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,200
Rent$451
Ownership51.0%
Housing Units2,037

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain46.6 in/yr
Sunny Days212/yr
Elevation200 ft (61 m)
Population5,092
Population Density575 / sq mi
Elevation200 ft (61 m)
Coordinates54.0889°, 9.6536°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceSchleswig-Holstein
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation46.6 inches (1,183 mm)
Annual Snowfall18.2 inches (46 cm)
Median Household Income$33,498

About Hohenwestedt

Hohenwestedt is a small city in Germany (Schleswig-Holstein) with a population of 5,092. The city sits at an elevation of 200 feet (61 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Hohenwestedt is $33,498, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 199 business establishments.

Income: Hohenwestedt vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$33,498
55% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)199

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Hohenwestedt is $90,200, 68% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $451 (61% below the national average of $1,163). 51.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,037 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, well within the affordable range.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$90,200
68% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$451
61% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership51.0%
Owner-Occupied51.0%
Renter-Occupied49.0%
Housing Units2,037

Property Tax

Climate in Hohenwestedt

Hohenwestedt has an average annual temperature of 9.4°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.6°C), the coldest is Jan (1.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 870 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.7°C / 35°F -0.6° / 4.1° 76.6
Feb 2.1°C / 36°F -0.8° / 5° 68.7
Mar 4.3°C / 40°F 0.2° / 8.4° 57.0
Apr 8.6°C / 47°F 3.2° / 14.1° 34.6
May 12.1°C / 54°F 6.6° / 17.7° 58.7
Jun 15.4°C / 60°F 10° / 20.8° 77.3
Jul 17.6°C / 64°F 12.2° / 23° 92.0
Aug 17.4°C / 63°F 12.1° / 22.6° 89.8
Sep 14.2°C / 58°F 9.4° / 19.1° 74.4
Oct 10°C / 50°F 6.2° / 13.8° 72.9
Nov 5.8°C / 42°F 3.1° / 8.6° 77.8
Dec 3.2°C / 38°F 0.9° / 5.6° 90.4
Hohenwestedt experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 200 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below Germany avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days212 days/yr

Geography

Elevation200 ft (61 m)
Area8.9 sq mi (22.9 km²)
Population Density575/sq mi
Coordinates54.0889°N, 9.6536°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"
23% above Germany avg
Snowfall 18.2"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.39"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 3, 2008.

Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 146 km
May 19, 2000 10 km ENE of Boizenburg, Germany M3.5 111 km
Apr 3, 2008 3 km SSW of Ottersberg, Germany M2.8 118 km
Jun 15, 2003 15 km SE of Nyborg, Denmark M2.5 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.9 in
February 34°F (1°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.5 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in Wettest

Hohenwestedt has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 34°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Hohenwestedt

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Schule am Park
Schule Hohe Geest
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Radio Stations near Hohenwestedt

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NDR 1 Welle Nord oldies, pop MP3 128 kbps
delta radio Indie indie MP3
R.SH Live 1980s, 1990s AAC
90s90s Rave MP3
AC+ 80s, dance MP3 128 kbps
NDR 1 Welle Nord Region Heide schlager MP3 128 kbps
deutschFM deutschfm, neudeutsch MP3 64 kbps
Radio Regentrude blues, country MP3 128 kbps
Landtag Schleswig-Holstein - Plenarsaal - mp3 MP3 48 kbps
Radio Wellenrausch MP3
Parlaradio - Landtag Schleswig-Holstein - Stream A OGG 48 kbps
delta radio At Home MP3

Museums in Hohenwestedt

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ausstellungshaus M.1
betont.
Dat ole Hus
Deutsches Schallplattenmuseum
Dorfmuseum Schacht-Audorf
Dörpsmuseum
Eisenkunstguss Museum
Elektromuseum
Hablik Lounge
Heimatmuseum Hohenlockstedt
Heimatmuseum Hohenwestedt
Heimatmuseum Lägerdorf
Heimatmuseum Mühle Anna
Heimatmusuem
Historisches Museum
Hohner Dorfmuseum
Jüdisches Museum
Kameramuseum Beidenfleth
Kreismuseum Prinzeßhof
Max sien Steenstuv
Nord Art & KIC
Rendsburg Rn
Rendsburger Schifffahrtsarchiv
Transall-Museum
Wassermühle
Wenzel-Hablik-Museum

Libraries in Hohenwestedt

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei Büdelsdorf0.0
Bücherei Hanerau-Hademarschen0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei Fockbek0.0
Gemeindebücherei Hohenlockstedt0.0
Gemeindebücherei Hohenwestedt0.0
Patientenbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Itzehoe0.0
Stadtbücherei Bad Bramstedt0.0
Stadtbücherei Kellinghusen0.0
Stadtbücherei Nortorf0.0
Stadtbücherei Rendsburg0.0

Farmers Markets in Hohenwestedt

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hörnerkirchener Markt
Nordmarkhalle
Oberer Marktplatz
Unterer Marktplatz
Wochenmarkt Westensee
Wochenmarktplatz

Hotels in Hohenwestedt

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Landhaus

Restaurants in Hohenwestedt

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Das Eck
Donna Maria
Landhaus
Restaurant Athos
Zur alten Bäckerei

Cafes in Hohenwestedt

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Linden Café

Dentists in Hohenwestedt

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Praxis Robert Stein

Veterinaries in Hohenwestedt

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kleintierpraxis Stemmler
Masekowsky & Peckelhoff

Train Stations in Hohenwestedt

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hohenwestedt

Gas Stations in Hohenwestedt

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Autohaus J & J
bft willer
Nordoel

Banks in Hohenwestedt

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Förde Sparkasse
VR Bank Itzehoe eG
VR Bank Neumünster eG

Gyms in Hohenwestedt

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Holm’s Fitness + Soccer

Stadiums & Teams in Hohenwestedt

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Airports Near Hohenwestedt

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hamburg Helmut Schmidt AirportHAMLarge Airport
Hamburg-Finkenwerder AirportXFWMedium Airport
Hohn Air BaseMedium Airport
Kiel-Holtenau AirportKELMedium Airport
Schleswig Air BaseWBGMedium Airport
Ahrenlohe AirfieldSmall Airport
Aukrug AirfieldSmall Airport
Boberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Bredstedt AirfieldSmall Airport
Fischbek AirfieldSmall Airport
Flensburg-Schäferhaus AirportFLFSmall Airport
Hartenholm AirfieldSmall Airport
Husum-Schwesing AirportQHUSmall Airport
Itzehoe Hungriger Wolf AirfieldIZESmall Airport
Leck AirfieldSmall Airport
Neumünster AirportEUMSmall Airport
Offenbüttel Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Rendsburg-Schachtholm AirfieldSmall Airport
Sankt Michaelisdonn AirfieldSmall Airport
Schleswig-Kropp AirfieldSmall Airport
Stade AirfieldSmall Airport
Uetersen-Heist AirfieldSmall Airport
Wahlstedt AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Hohenwestedt

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Deutsche Post
Hermes Paketshop
Hermes Paketshop

Treatment Centers in Hohenwestedt

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Fachklinik Aukrug

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hohenwestedt

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Evangelische Freikirche Christliche Versammlung Hohenwestedt
Heilige Familie
Neuapostolische Kirche
Peter-Pauls-Kirche

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Berlin

🇩🇪 About Germany

Capital Berlin
Population 82,927,922
Area 357,021 km²
GDP (USD) $4,562,207,532,490
GDP per capita $54,777
HDI 0.950
Life expectancy 80.5 years
Internet users 92.5%
Urban population 81.9%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages German
Calling code +49
TLD .de
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Germany

19 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Neujahr
Jan 6 Epiphany Heilige Drei Könige
Mar 8 International Women's Day Internationaler Frauentag
Apr 3 Good Friday Karfreitag
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Ostersonntag
Apr 6 Easter Monday Ostermontag
May 1 Labour Day Tag der Arbeit
May 14 Ascension Day Christi Himmelfahrt
May 24 Pentecost Pfingstsonntag
May 25 Whit Monday Pfingstmontag
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Fronleichnam
Aug 15 Assumption Day Mariä Himmelfahrt
Sep 20 World Children's Day Weltkindertag
Oct 3 German Unity Day Tag der Deutschen Einheit
Oct 31 Reformation Day Reformationstag
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Allerheiligen
Nov 18 Repentance and Prayer Day Buß- und Bettag
Dec 25 Christmas Day Erster Weihnachtstag
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Zweiter Weihnachtstag

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hohenwestedt

What is the population of Hohenwestedt?

Hohenwestedt has a population of 5,092 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 575 people per square mile, spread across 8.9 square miles.

Is Hohenwestedt expensive to live in?

The median household income is $33,498, 55% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $90,200 (68% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $451 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Hohenwestedt?

Hohenwestedt has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 212 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 46.6 inches, with 18.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Hohenwestedt?

There are 199 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Hohenwestedt?

The median home value in Hohenwestedt is $90,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $451. The homeownership rate is 51.0%.

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