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Jemgum, Germany

Lower Saxony · Germany

Jemgum is a small town in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 3,735. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
3,735 Population 127/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
30.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$27,266 Median Income
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Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$27,266 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, $420/mo rent

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About Jemgum

Jemgum

Jemgum is a municipality in the Leer district, in the northwest of Lower Saxony, Germany. The area is known as Rheiderland (German) or Reiderland (Dutch). Rheiderland is located in East Friesland.

People

Population3,735
Density127/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,266

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,000
Rent$420
Ownership70.5%
Housing Units1,494

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain30.5 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population3,735
Population Density127 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates53.2692°, 7.3852°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceLower Saxony
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation30.5 inches (774 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.6 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$27,266

About Jemgum

Jemgum is a small town in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 3,735. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Jemgum is $27,266, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 146 business establishments.

Income: Jemgum vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$27,266
64% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)146

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Jemgum is $84,000, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $420 (64% below the national average of $1,163). 70.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,494 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$84,000
70% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$420
64% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership70.5%
Owner-Occupied70.5%
Renter-Occupied29.5%
Housing Units1,494

Property Tax

Climate in Jemgum

Jemgum has an average annual temperature of 9.8°C (50°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.8°C), the coldest is Jan (2.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 755 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.5°C / 37°F 0.1° / 4.9° 74.9
Feb 3.1°C / 38°F 0.4° / 5.8° 48.6
Mar 5.2°C / 41°F 1.5° / 8.9° 51.0
Apr 8.9°C / 48°F 4.1° / 13.7° 36.2
May 12.4°C / 54°F 7.6° / 17.1° 54.3
Jun 15.4°C / 60°F 10.9° / 20° 63.8
Jul 17.6°C / 64°F 13.1° / 22.1° 78.5
Aug 17.8°C / 64°F 13.2° / 22.4° 79.9
Sep 14.6°C / 58°F 10.5° / 18.8° 62.7
Oct 10.8°C / 51°F 7.3° / 14.2° 64.2
Nov 6.3°C / 43°F 3.7° / 8.9° 68.6
Dec 3.4°C / 38°F 1.1° / 5.6° 72.3
Jemgum experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 281 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below Germany avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area29.3 sq mi (75.9 km²)
Population Density127/sq mi
Coordinates53.2692°N, 7.3852°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.5"
20% below Germany avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.07"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Sep 24, 2022.

May 16, 1991 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany M4.7 108 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 107 km
Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 91 km
Aug 8, 2006 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands M3.8 57 km
Mar 22, 1993 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.8 117 km
Jan 29, 1994 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.7 119 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 102 km
Aug 3, 1995 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany M3.6 124 km
Feb 7, 2013 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands M3.4 53 km
Aug 16, 2012 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands M3.4 43 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km SW of Recke, Germany M3.4 106 km
May 22, 2019 1 km E of Warffum, Netherlands M3.2 55 km
Jun 21, 2004 3 km NE of Dwingeloo, Netherlands M3.0 80 km
Jul 2, 2006 3 km NW of Lastrup, Germany M3.0 58 km
Feb 19, 1997 3 km SW of Gieten, Netherlands M3.0 54 km
Jun 7, 2006 Germany M2.9 149 km
Oct 24, 2003 2 km SE of Niekerk, Netherlands M2.9 68 km
Apr 3, 2008 3 km SSW of Ottersberg, Germany M2.8 117 km
Sep 24, 2022 3 km SSW of Spijk, Netherlands M2.7 40 km
Sep 17, 1998 2 km WSW of Ostbevern, Germany M2.6 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
July 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.5 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.1 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in

Jemgum has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 35°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Jemgum

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Carl-Goerdeler-Schule
Focko-Ukena-Grundschule Neermoor
Grundschule Oldersum
Grundschule Jemgum
Carl-Goerdeler-Schule
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Radio Stations near Jemgum

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Continu (NL) classics, dutch MP3 192 kbps
Radio Nordseewelle (Ostfriesland) pop, regional radio MP3
HITZZZ!! (NL) deutsch, dutch music MP3 192 kbps
Hete Hits (NL) MP3 256 kbps
firma lomp en onbenullig (NL) echtepiraten, etherpiraten MP3 128 kbps
Omroep Eemsdelta (NL) contemporary MP3 320 kbps
Radio Calypso (NL) oldies, piratenhits MP3 192 kbps
Radio Ostfriesland Bürgerradio alternative, pop MP3 192 kbps
New Wave (RU) поп-музыка MP3 128 kbps
New Wave - BestNet Radio (US) new wave MP3 128 kbps
Wattwerker MP3 128 kbps
Prog Rock Station - laut.fm progressive rock MP3 128 kbps
Wattwerker MP3 128 kbps
Radio Nordseewelle (new) MP3
Radio Nordseewelle (Friesland & Wilhelmshaven) pop, regional radio MP3
Radio Nordseewelle MP3

Museums in Jemgum

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alte Seilerei
Buddelschiff-Museum
Bunkermuseum
Bünting Tee Museum
Dat Otto Huus
Dörpmuseum Münkeboe
Druckereimuseum
Ehemalige Jüdische Schule Leer Gedenk- und Begegnungsstätte
Fehn- und Schiffahrtsmuseum (Villa Graepel)
Fehnmuseum Eiland
Friederike von Papenburg
Gedenkstätte KZ Engerhafe
Gut Altenkamp
Gut Altenkamp
Haus Samson
Heimathaus Aschendorf
Heimatmuseum
Historische Schmiede
Historisches Museum
Klottje Huus
Landarbeitermuseum Suurhusen
Maritimes Museum
Miraculum MitMachMuseum
Moormuseum Moordorf
Mühlenfachmuseum Stiftsmühle Aurich
Museum de Oude Wolden
Museums-Feuerschiff Amrumbank
Museumsbauernhaus Neemann
Oll Reef Hus
Oll Sprützenhuus
Ostfriesen Bräu
Schlickmuseum
Schulmuseum Folmhusen
Schulmuseum Folmhusen
Teilrekonstruktion Kloster Ihlow
Vestingmuseum
Vestingmuseum Bad Nieuweschans
Vom Korn zum Brot
von-Velen-Anlage
Zeitspeicher
Ziegeleimuseum

Libraries in Jemgum

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Afhaalpunt Bad Nieuweschans0.0
Bibliotheek Bellingwolde0.0
Fachstelle der Upstalsboom-Gesellschaft0.0
Gemeindebücherei Oldersum0.0
Gemeindebücherei Veenhusen "Lese-Eule"0.0
Katholisch öffentliche Bücherei - St. Michael0.0
Landschaftsbibliothek0.0
Petrus-Bücherei-Loga0.0
Selbstlernzentrum0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek KÖB Papenburg0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Weener0.0

Farmers Markets in Jemgum

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dorfplatz Hesel
Kirchenvorplatz
Markthalle
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt Borssum
Wochenmarkt Bunde

Restaurants in Jemgum

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Porto
bei Cassi
Bootshuus Luv-up
Flugplatz Restaurant
Partyservice Thieke im Dorfgemeinschaftshaus Jemgum
Veenhuser Hof

Cafes in Jemgum

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gartencafé/Melkhus auf dem Bauernhof

Dentists in Jemgum

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Zahnarzt Bernd Groß-Gerken
Zahnarztpraxis Moormerland

Veterinaries in Jemgum

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kleintierpraxis Moormerland
Tierarztpraxis Koch

Gas Stations in Jemgum

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avia
Avia
Oelservice H. Boelsen
Raiffeisentankstelle

Banks in Jemgum

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Raiffeisenbank eG Moormerland Filiale Oldersum
Raiffeisenbank Neermoor

Stadiums & Teams in Jemgum

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Jemgum

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Wittmundhafen Air BaseMedium Airport
Alte Ems AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Zwischenahn-Rostrup AirfieldSmall Airport
Baltrum AirportBMRSmall Airport
Barßel AirfieldSmall Airport
Bohlenbergerfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Borkum AirportBMKSmall Airport
Brockzetel Glider FieldSmall Airport
Dankern AirfieldSmall Airport
Emden AirportEMESmall Airport
Flugplatz Leer-PapenburgSmall Airport
Harlesiel AirfieldSmall Airport
JadeWeser AirportWVNSmall Airport
Juist AirportJUISmall Airport
Langeoog AirportLGOSmall Airport
Meppen Air BaseSmall Airport
Norden-Norddeich AirportNODSmall Airport
Norderney AirportNRDSmall Airport
Oostwold AirfieldSmall Airport
Quakenbrück AirfieldSmall Airport
Stadskanaal AirfieldSmall Airport
Steinberg in Surwold Glider AirfieldSmall Airport
Varrelbusch AirfieldVACSmall Airport
Veendam GlidersiteSmall Airport
Wangerooge AirportAGESmall Airport
Westerstede-Felde AirfieldSmall Airport
Wiefelstede-Conneforde AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Jemgum

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Deutsche Post-Agentur

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jemgum

22 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Evangelisch Altreformierte Kirche Neermoor
Evangelisch Reformierte Kirche (Nüttermoor)
Evangelisch reformierte Kirche Jemgum
Evangelisch Reformierte Kirche Neermoor
Evangelisch Reformierte Kirche Oldendorp-Nendorp
Evangelisch Reformierte Kirche Oldersum
Evangelisch Reformierte Kirche Veenhusen (Alte Kirche)
Evangelisch-Reformierte Kirche Böhmerwold
Evangelisch-Reformierte Kirche Critzum
Evangelisch-reformierte Kirche Ditzumerverlaat
Evangelisch-Reformierte Kirche Midlum
Evangelisch-Reformierte Kirche Nendorp
Evangelisch-reformierte Kirche Tergast
Freikirche der Siebenten-Tags Adventisten Neermoor
Friedhofskapelle Neermoor
Kirche Gandersum
Kirche Sankt Sebastian Hatzum
Liudgeri-Kirche
Mariä-Himmelfahrt Moormerland
Nicolai-Kirche
St.-Maria-Kirche Marienchor
Trauerhalle Ditzumerverlaat

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 Jemgum

What is the population of Jemgum?

Jemgum has a population of 3,735 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 127 people per square mile, spread across 29.3 square miles.

Is Jemgum expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,266, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $84,000 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $420 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Jemgum?

Jemgum has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.5 inches, with 2.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Jemgum?

There are 146 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Jemgum?

The median home value in Jemgum is $84,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $420. The homeownership rate is 70.5%.

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