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Idar-Oberstein, Germany
Rheinland-Pfalz · Germany
Idar-Oberstein is a mid-size city in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany with a population of 31,610. Elevation: 945 ft (288 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
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| Population | 31,610 |
| Population Density | 776 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Coordinates | 49.7144°, 7.3078° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Rheinland-Pfalz |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.9 inches (987 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 15.1 inches (38 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,404 |
About Idar-Oberstein
Idar-Oberstein is a mid-size city in Germany (Rheinland-Pfalz) with a population of 31,610. The city sits at an elevation of 945 feet (288 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Idar-Oberstein vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $27,404 |
| 64% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 1,233 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $72,800 |
| 74% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $364 |
| 69% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 48.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 48.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 51.5% |
| Housing Units | 12,644 |
Property Tax
Climate in Idar-Oberstein
Idar-Oberstein has an average annual temperature of 9.2°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.8°C), the coldest is Jan (1°C). Average annual precipitation is 764 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 223 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Area | 40.7 sq mi (105.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 776/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.7144°N, 7.3078°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (60 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 60 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 | 66°F (19°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 |
Idar-Oberstein has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 32°F in February to 66°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 Idar-Oberstein
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berufsbildende Schule Wirtschaft Idar-Oberstein | — | — | — | — |
| Berufsbildende Schule Technik (Harald-Fissler-Schule) | — | — | — | — |
| Realschule Plus Idar-Oberstein | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Idar-Oberstein
22 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| swr4 kaiserslautern | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Classic Rock Radio | classic rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BigFM Saarland | hip-hop, new music | AAC | |
| Radio Salü | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SR 3 Saarlandwelle (56 kbit/s) | ard, oldies | MP3 64 kbps | |
| SR 2 Off-Beat | jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RPR1. Trier | 80er, 90er | MP3 | |
| Antenne Kaiserslautern | charts, local news | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Salü - Made in Germany | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SR 2 KulturRadio | ard, classical | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SR 2 KulturRadio (56 kbit/s) | ard, classical | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio Salü | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| SR1 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SR 1 | mix | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Antenne Pirmasens | modern | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Capsule (FR) | electronica | MP3 320 kbps | |
| techno paradize | deep, edm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SR 1 | europawelle, saarland | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Unser ding | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Cityradio St. Wendel | music, news | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Salü - Top 40 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SR Kultur | — | MP3 256 kbps |
Museums in Idar-Oberstein
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altes Rathaus | ||||
| Archäologiepark Belginum | ||||
| Auswanderermuseum | ||||
| Buddha-Museum | ||||
| Deutsches Edelsteinmuseum | ||||
| Deutsches Mineralienmuseum | ||||
| Deutsches Telefonmuseum | ||||
| Ehemalige Synagoge | ||||
| Erlebniswelt Wald&Natur | ||||
| Fritz-Wunderlich-Zimmer | ||||
| Geoskop | ||||
| Haus der Ikonen | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Barbaramühle | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Graacher Tor | ||||
| Hiwwelhaus | ||||
| Hunsrücker Holzmuseum | ||||
| Industriedenkmal Jakob Bengel | ||||
| Kulturzentrum Goldener Engel | ||||
| Landesmuseum Birkenfeld | ||||
| Landwirtschaftsmuseum Reitscheid | ||||
| Millpetersch Haus | ||||
| Mineralogisches Museum Oberkirchen | ||||
| Mittelmosel-Museum | ||||
| Museum Sankt Wendel | ||||
| Musikantenland-Museum | ||||
| Ofenmuseum | ||||
| Puppen- und Uhrenmuseum | ||||
| Schuh-Styling-Museum | ||||
| Stadt-und Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Steinbruchmuseum | ||||
| Weinmuseum | ||||
| Zeitreise-Museum | ||||
| Zylinderhaus |
Libraries in Idar-Oberstein
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katholische Bibilothek Morbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Kreis-und Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Pfarrbibliothek Winterbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Pfarrbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| St. Nikolaus-Hospital | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt- und Kreisbibliothek St. Wendel | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Idar-Oberstein | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Traben-Trarbach | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Idar-Oberstein
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallusplatz | |||||
| Veitsrodter Prämienmarkt |
Hotels in Idar-Oberstein
8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Idar-Oberstein
25 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Idar-Oberstein
11 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Idar-Oberstein
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Idar-Oberstein
3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Idar-Oberstein
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Idar-Oberstein
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Idar-Oberstein
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Idar-Oberstein
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Idar-Oberstein
7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Idar-Oberstein
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Idar-Oberstein
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirner Privatbrauerei |
Stadiums & Teams in Idar-Oberstein
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Idar-Oberstein
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Kubota | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Idar-Oberstein
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 |
| Bitburg Airport | BBJ | 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 |
| 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 |
| Schweighofen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Siersthal Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Singhofen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Idar-Oberstein
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Poststelle Am Markt |
Treatment Centers in Idar-Oberstein
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Edelsteinklinik Bruchweiler | ||
| MediClin Bosenberg Kliniken | ||
| Salvea Reha |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Idar-Oberstein
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Al-Taqua Moschee | |
| Auferstehungskirche | |
| Christuskirche | |
| Ev. Stadtkirche Idar | |
| Felsenkirche | |
| Johanneskirche | |
| Kreuzeskirche | |
| Neuapostolische Kirche Idar-Oberstein | |
| St. Barbara | |
| St. Peter und Paul | |
| St. Walburga |
Quick Facts
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Idar-Oberstein
What is the population of Idar-Oberstein?
Idar-Oberstein has a population of 31,610 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 776 people per square mile, spread across 40.7 square miles.
Is Idar-Oberstein expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,404, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $72,800 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $364 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 Idar-Oberstein?
Idar-Oberstein has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 38.9 inches, with 15.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Idar-Oberstein?
There are 1,233 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Idar-Oberstein?
The median home value in Idar-Oberstein is $72,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $364. The homeownership rate is 48.5%.