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Hückeswagen, Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia · 🇩🇪 Germany

Hückeswagen is a small city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany with a population of 16,369. Elevation: 846 ft (258 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
16,369 Population
846 ft Elevation 258 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
47.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 35.4%
5% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 20.4%
36% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.7%
3% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.2%
98% lower than US avg

People

Population16,369
Median Age45.7 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$54,777
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty0.2%

Health

Obesity20.4%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking19.5%
Depression4.2%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI10 (Good)
Rain47.1 in/yr
Sunny Days251/yr
Elevation846 ft (258 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.4%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband92.5%
Population16,369
Elevation846 ft (258 m)
Coordinates51.1498°, 7.3447°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceNorth Rhine-Westphalia
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation47.1 inches (1,196 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.2 inches (21 cm)
Median Age45.7 years

Is Hückeswagen a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hückeswagen receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Hückeswagen offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 35.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Hückeswagen experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. With 251 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches, including 8.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 10.

Hückeswagen has a population of 16,369. The median age is 45.7 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

16,369
Total Population
45.7yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Hückeswagen vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Hückeswagen vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hückeswagen is N/A. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Hückeswagen vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$54,777

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.2%
98% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living75.20 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Hückeswagen, 20.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 19.5% are current smokers. 4.2% report depression. 83.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Hückeswagen vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity20.4%
36% below US avg
Diabetes5.0%
High Blood Pressure29.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.5%
39% above US avg
Binge Drinking11.2%
Physical Inactivity83.7%
Depression4.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate87.0%

Food & Exercise

Hückeswagen has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.1 inches. The area enjoys 251 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 10.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average47.2°F
13% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.1 inches
24% above US avg
Snowfall8.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median10.0
RatingGood
Good Days %93.1%

Geography

Elevation846 ft (258 m)
Coordinates51.1498°N, 7.3447°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
35.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% above US avg). 92.5% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.4%
5% above US avg
High School+99.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access92.5%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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