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Kargow, Germany

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Germany

Kargow is a small town in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany with a population of 744. Elevation: 269 ft (82 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
744 Population 97/sq mi density
269 ft Elevation 82 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
22.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$27,079 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$27,079 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,800 home value, $354/mo rent

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People

Population744
Density97/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,079

Housing

A+
Home Value$70,800
Rent$354
Ownership64.3%
Housing Units298

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain22.4 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Population744
Population Density97 / sq mi
Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Coordinates53.5105°, 12.7833°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceMecklenburg-Vorpommern
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation22.4 inches (568 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.8 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$27,079

About Kargow

Kargow is a small town in Germany (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) with a population of 744. The city sits at an elevation of 269 feet (82 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Kargow is $27,079, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 29 business establishments.

Income: Kargow vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$27,079
64% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)29

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kargow is $70,800, 75% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $354 (70% below the national average of $1,163). 64.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 298 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$70,800
75% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$354
70% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership64.3%
Owner-Occupied64.3%
Renter-Occupied35.7%
Housing Units298

Property Tax

Climate in Kargow

Kargow has an average annual temperature of 9.5°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.9°C), the coldest is Jan (0.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 549 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.6°C / 33°F -1.6° / 2.9° 46.1
Feb 1.3°C / 34°F -1.4° / 4.1° 34.3
Mar 4.2°C / 40°F 0.5° / 7.9° 38.4
Apr 9°C / 48°F 4.1° / 14° 30.4
May 13.2°C / 56°F 8° / 18.5° 43.3
Jun 16.5°C / 62°F 11.4° / 21.6° 58.9
Jul 18.9°C / 66°F 13.9° / 23.9° 65.2
Aug 18.8°C / 66°F 13.8° / 23.7° 54.2
Sep 14.7°C / 58°F 10.4° / 19° 43.6
Oct 9.8°C / 50°F 6.4° / 13.2° 47.4
Nov 5°C / 41°F 2.7° / 7.2° 40.7
Dec 1.8°C / 35°F -0.2° / 3.8° 46.0
Kargow experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 269 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average47.1°F
13% below Germany avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Area7.7 sq mi (19.9 km²)
Population Density97/sq mi
Coordinates53.5105°N, 12.7833°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.4"
41% below Germany avg
Snowfall 4.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.44"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.5 on Jul 21, 2001.

May 19, 2000 10 km ENE of Boizenburg, Germany M3.5 127 km
Jul 21, 2001 3 km SE of Tessin, Germany M3.5 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 1.5 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.5 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in Wettest
July 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.9 in
December 33°F (1°C) 1.9 in

Kargow has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 31°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Kargow

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Grundschule "Uns lütt Schaul" Kargow
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Museums in Kargow

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
3-Königinnen-Palais
Alte Kacheltöpferei
Alte Synagoge
Dorfmuseum Boek
Fischereiausstellung
Fritz-Reuter-Literaturmuseum
Heimatstuben
Heinrich-Schliemann-Museum
Johanniter-Museum
Luftfahrtmuseum
Luftfahrttechnisches Museum
Militärhistorisches Marinemuseum
Müritzeum
Müritzeum
Museum Malchin
Museum Taubenhaus
Nationalpark-Information Federow
Nationalpark-Information Kratzeburg
Residenzschloss Mirow
Spielzeugmuseum
Spritzenhaus
Stadtgeschichtliches Museum
Wassermühle
Zweiradmuseum

Libraries in Kargow

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bücherbox0.0
Lesestube0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Malchin0.0
Stadtbibliothek Stavenhagen0.0

Farmers Markets in Kargow

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aktivisti Stände
EGN Baumarkt Röbel
Essensstände
Essensstände
Essensstände
Essensstände
Essensstände
Klamotten Stände
Kleidung
Markt
Wochenmarkt Waren

Hotels in Kargow

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kranichrast

Restaurants in Kargow

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bunte Kuh
Kranichrast
schmiede1860
Zum Blitzer

Cafes in Kargow

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Müritzhof

Stadiums & Teams in Kargow

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kargow

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Neubrandenburg Trollenhagen AirportFNBMedium Airport
Rostock-Laage AirportRLGMedium Airport
Berlinchen AirfieldSmall Airport
Fehrbellin AirfieldSmall Airport
Freyenstein ULSmall Airport
Gransee AirfieldSmall Airport
Güstrow AirfieldSmall Airport
Kammermark AirfieldSmall Airport
Kyritz AirfieldSmall Airport
Müritz AirparkREBSmall Airport
Neuruppin AirfieldSmall Airport
Pritzwalk-Sommersberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Purkshof AirfieldSmall Airport
Roggenhagen Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Schmoldow AirfieldSmall Airport
Sonderlandeplatz Kremmen-Hohenbruch ULSmall Airport
Sonderlandeplatz SegeletzSmall Airport
Tutow-Betriebs AirfieldSmall Airport
Waren-Vielist AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Kargow

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
AHG Klinik Waren
Kurzentrum Waren (Müritz)
Müritz Klinik

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kargow

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hörspielkirche Federow
Kirche Groß Dratow
Sakristei Familie Lemcke

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 Kargow

What is the population of Kargow?

Kargow has a population of 744 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 97 people per square mile, spread across 7.7 square miles.

Is Kargow expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,079, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $70,800 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $354 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Kargow?

Kargow has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.4 inches, with 4.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Kargow?

There are 29 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kargow?

The median home value in Kargow is $70,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $354. The homeownership rate is 64.3%.

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