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Köthen, Germany
Saxony-Anhalt · Germany
Köthen is a small city in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany with a population of 28,710. Elevation: 272 ft (83 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 28,710 |
| Population Density | 640 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.7519°, 11.9709° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Saxony-Anhalt |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.6 inches (828 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 13.5 inches (34 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,445 |
About Köthen
Köthen is a small city in Germany (Saxony-Anhalt) with a population of 28,710. The city sits at an elevation of 272 feet (83 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Köthen vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $27,445 |
| 63% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 1,120 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $77,200 |
| 73% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $386 |
| 67% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 30.1% |
| Owner-Occupied | 30.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 69.9% |
| Housing Units | 11,484 |
Property Tax
Climate in Köthen
Köthen has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.8°C), the coldest is Jan (1°C). Average annual precipitation is 539 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 210 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) |
| Area | 44.9 sq mi (116.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 640/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.7519°N, 11.9709°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 1.7 in |
Köthen has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 34°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.1").
Schools in Köthen
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freie Schule Anhalt | - | - | - | - |
| Kreisvolkshochschule Köthen | - | - | - | - |
| Regenbogenschule | - | - | - | - |
| Schulförderverein der Angelika-Hartmann-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Kastanienschule - Grundschule & Hort | - | - | - | - |
| Evangelische Grundschule | - | - | - | - |
| Ludwigsgymnasium | - | - | - | - |
| Sekundarschule „An der Rüsternbreite“ | - | - | - | - |
| Förderschule (LB) "Dr. Samuel Hahnemann" | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule "Regenbogen" | - | - | - | - |
| Sekundarschule "An der Rüsternbreite" | - | - | - | - |
| Berufsbildende Schulen Anhalt-Bitterfeld Standort Köthen | - | - | - | - |
| Sekundarschule "Völkerfreundschaft" | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule "Johann Friedrich Naumann" | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Wolfgang Ratke | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Köthen
131 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDR Jump | youth | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MDR Kultur | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MDR Klassik | classical | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MDR Sputnik | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio PSR | - | MP3 | |
| MDR SACHSEN – Das Sachsenradio | 70er, 80er | AAC 102 kbps | |
| MDR JUMP - Im Osten zu Hause und immer deine Lieblingshits! | 2000er, 2010er | AAC 102 kbps | |
| Radio Blau | community radio, free radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| R.SA | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Brocken | pop, regional radio | MP3 | |
| MDR Klassik (AAC) | classical | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MDR SCHLAGERWELT | ard, klassiker | AAC 102 kbps | |
| MDR Jump (AAC) | youth | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radio SAW | pop, pop music | MP3 | |
| MDR | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ROCKLAND 98.3 FM | alternative, classics | MP3 | |
| Radio SAW - Relax | chillout, relax | MP3 | |
| radio SAW - 80er | 80s | AAC | |
| Radio Ostrock | oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| MDR AKTUELL | ard, halle | AAC 102 kbps | |
| Rundfunkautist | 00s, 2000er | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO PSR - Gute Laune Hits | radio psr | MP3 | |
| Gewandhaus Radio | classic | MP3 | |
| radio hbw | misc, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Pop Jazz Radio | easy listening, jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| R.SA LEIPZIG | bluegrass | MP3 | |
| BürgerradioLeipzigAufUKW | pop, rock | MP3 320 kbps | |
| MDR SPUTNIK - Einfach die beste Musik - Deine Lieblingsmusik | ard, charts | AAC 102 kbps | |
| Radio Brocken Halle-Leipzig | 80s, halle leipzig | MP3 | |
| MDR Kultur (AAC, high) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Deutscher Soldatensender von 1970 | 70er, ohrwürmer | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radio SAW 103.3 FM | 2000s, 2010s | MP3 | |
| radio SAW-Neuheiten | pop, top 40 | MP3 | |
| radio SAW - Urban Music | black, hiphop | AAC | |
| 1A Deutsche Hits | party | MP3 | |
| Hitradio Antenne Sachsen-Anhalt | dubstep | MP3 | |
| R.SA - Das Schnarchnasenradio | calm | MP3 | |
| CaRaMe - Campusradio Merseburg | campus radio, hochschule merseburg | MP3 170 kbps | |
| Radio PSR Partymix | AAC 64 kbps | 64 kbps, 80er | AAC | |
| Radio Leipzig - 90er | pop | AAC | |
| MDR Sputnik (AAC) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio CORAX Halle (64kbps) | community radio, freies radio | MP3 | |
| Radio Brocken - Lovesongs | - | MP3 | |
| Hitradio Corax | radio | MP3 | |
| MDR NOVA | funk | OGG 64 kbps | |
| ROCKLAND.fm | classic rock, rock | MP3 | |
| Maclons Irish Pub Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radio SAW - Fitness | dance, fitness | AAC | |
| Radio SAW - Rock | rock | AAC | |
| kultur MD TV | bdsm, erotik | AAC 1882 kbps | |
| radio SAW-Schlagerparty | discofox+schlager, party hits | MP3 | |
| MDR SCHLAGERWELT Sachsen-Anhalt | 60s, 70s | AAC 102 kbps | |
| radio SAW Synthie Pop | - | MP3 | |
| radio SAW-Synthie Pop | 80s, pop | MP3 | |
| radio SAW-In The Mix | partymix | MP3 | |
| SecondRadio ZWEI | 80er, 90er | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Leipziger allerlei | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SecondRadio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| SecondRadio - Your Music Your Life | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| detektor.fm Wort | modern pop | AAC | |
| detektor.fm Musik | modern pop | AAC | |
| MDR Sachsen Leipzig | deutsch pop, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| R.SA - Country | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Leipzig - Weihnachtsradio | - | AAC | |
| Radio Preston Air | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Blau mAirList | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Leipzig Freitag Nacht | pop | AAC | |
| Radio Leipzig - 80er | - | AAC | |
| Radio Leipzig - Top Hits | pop | AAC | |
| R.SA - Sclager | - | MP3 | |
| MDR SPUTNIK | rock+pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio PSR Live Chemnitz | pop | MP3 | |
| R.SA - 1.000 80er | - | MP3 | |
| R.SA - Disco | disco | MP3 | |
| MDR Sputnik (low) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio PSR Sommerhits | AAC 64 kbps | 64 kbps, dance | AAC | |
| R.SA - Das Beatles Radio | beatles, beatles kanal | MP3 | |
| Radio Leipzig - 80 er Kulthits | 80er, 80s | AAC | |
| Radio Leipzig - Wir lieben Leipzig | pop | AAC | |
| Pac Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| SLM 102.7 UHD | punk | MP3 | |
| Hitradio Connewitz | pop, rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Zett Reloaded | pop, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rundfunk-Kombinat Sachsen (320kbps) | bürgerradio, coloradio | MP3 320 kbps | |
| JCRadio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MDR TWEENS | children, jugend | AAC 102 kbps | |
| MDR Klassik (low) | classical | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIOOHNENAMEN | 70er, 80er | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 89.0 RTL FM | charts, chr | MP3 | |
| ROCK ANTENNE Melodic Rock | pop, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio CORAX Halle (256kbps) | antifa news, community radio | MP3 152 kbps | |
| Radio CORAX Halle (192kbps) | coraxfunk, dubisthalle.de | MP3 | |
| Radio Brocken - Ü30 Partymix | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Brocken - Best of | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Brocken 93.5 FM | 2010s, 80s | MP3 | |
| Radio Brocken - 90er | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Brocken - Kinderzeit | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Brocken - Osthits | - | MP3 | |
| MDR Kultur (low) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Brocken - Kulthits | classic hits, hits | MP3 | |
| MDR Jump (low) | youth | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Brocken - Weihnachtsradio | - | MP3 | |
| Studentenradio HS Merseburg | k-pop | MP3 170 kbps | |
| RBW HD - Regionalfernsehen Bitterfeld-Wolfen | bitterfeld wolfen, lokalfernsehen | AAC 2574 kbps | |
| radio SAW-Weihnachten | christmas, christmas music | MP3 | |
| radio SAW-2000er | pop | MP3 | |
| radio SAW - Schlagerparty | - | AAC | |
| radio SAW-Oldies | pop rock | MP3 | |
| radio SAW-Relax | easy pop, pop | MP3 | |
| radio SAW-Rock Balladen | soft rock | MP3 | |
| radio SAW-Hits für Kids | kids, pop | MP3 | |
| radio SAW - Good Life | chillout, easy listening | AAC | |
| radio SAW - 2000er | 00s | AAC | |
| radio SAW-Rock Alternative | alternative rock | MP3 | |
| radio SAW-70er | pop | MP3 | |
| radio SAW-90er | pop | MP3 | |
| radio SAW-80er | pop | MP3 | |
| radio SAW - Deutsch | pop, rock | AAC | |
| Klang Ruinen | punk rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radio SAW - Neuheiten | new music | AAC | |
| radio SAW-Urban Music | r&b, r&b/urban | MP3 | |
| radio SAW-Rock Classic | classic rock | MP3 | |
| radio SAW - Party | party | AAC | |
| radio SAW-In The Mix 90er | 90s, partymix | MP3 | |
| radio SAW - Hits für Kids | children, kids | MP3 | |
| radio SAW-In The Mix 80er | 80s, partymix | MP3 | |
| radio SAW - 90er | 90s | AAC | |
| MDF1 HD - Regionalfernsehen Magdeburg | halle (saale), lokalfernsehen | AAC 2468 kbps | |
| radio SAW-Fitness | easy pop, pop | MP3 | |
| radio SAW-Party | party hits | MP3 | |
| radio SAW-2010er | pop | MP3 |
Museums in Köthen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernhard Bruehl | ||||
| Bernhard Brühl | ||||
| Burgmuseum | ||||
| Carl-Loewe-Haus | ||||
| Carl-Loewe-Museum | ||||
| Dorfmuseum Görzig | ||||
| Erlebniswelt Deutsche Sprache | ||||
| Freilichtmuseum „Sachsenspiegel“ Reppichau | ||||
| Hahnemannhaus Köthen | ||||
| Hallesches Tor | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Dessau-Alten | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Wettin | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube Krosigk | ||||
| Historisches Museum & Bachgedenkstätte | ||||
| Landwirtschafts- und Heimatmuseum Zappendorf | ||||
| Meisterhaus Kandinsky/Klee | ||||
| Mitteldeutsches Sanitätsmuseum | ||||
| Museum Petersberg | ||||
| Museum Schloss Bernburg | ||||
| Museum Synagoge Gröbzig | ||||
| Museumshof Chörau | ||||
| Naumann-Museum | ||||
| Radsportmuseum "Course de la Paix" | ||||
| Spinndüsenmuseum Gröbzig | ||||
| Technikmuseum "Hugo Junkers" Dessau | ||||
| Van de Merwe-Museum |
Libraries in Köthen
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek Kleinmühlingen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Zörbig | 0.0 | |||||
| Burgbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Europäische Bibliothek für Homöopathie | 0.0 | |||||
| Hochschulbibliothek der Hochschule Anhalt | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt- und Schulbibliothek Landsberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtarchiv Bernburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Bernburg | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Köthen
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flohmarkt Gemüse Obst Brot Kaffee Kuchen | |||||
| Flohmarkt Gemüse Obst Brot Kaffee Kuchen | |||||
| Marktplatz | |||||
| Marktplatz | |||||
| Marktplatz | |||||
| Schweinemarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Zollstockmarkt |
Hotels in Köthen
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Köthen
37 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Köthen
10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Köthen
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Köthen
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Köthen
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Köthen
26 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Köthen
4 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Köthen
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Köthen
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Köthen
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Köthen
7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Köthen
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Köthen
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Köthen
32 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Leipzig/Halle Airport | LEJ | Large Airport |
| Zerbst Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Allstedt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Aschersleben Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Bibra Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ballenstedt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Böhlen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brandenburg-Mühlenfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brodau Cropduster Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Burg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cochstedt Airport | CSO | Small Airport |
| Dessau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gerbstedt Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Halle-Oppin Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hoym Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Klein Mühlingen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Köthen Airport | KOQ | Small Airport |
| Laucha Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Laussig Agricultural Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Locktow Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lüsse Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Machern Cropduster Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Magdeburg City Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Merseburg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Möckern-Tryppehna Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oberrißdorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Renneritz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Roitzschjora Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Schönebeck-Zackmünde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sprossen (Zeitz) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Taucha Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zwochau Cropduster Strip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Köthen
12 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Deutsche Post | |
| Deutsche Post | |
| Deutsche Post | |
| Deutsche Post 707 | |
| DHL | |
| DHL Paketshop 407 | |
| DHL Paketshop 440 | |
| DHL Paketshop 717 | |
| GLS | |
| Hermes Paketdienst | |
| Hermes Paketdienst | |
| Hermes Paketshop |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Köthen
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ev.-Freikirchliche Gemeinde | |
| Kirche Jesu Christi der Heiligen der Letzten Tage | |
| Landeskirchliche Gemeinschaft (LKG) Köthen | |
| Martinskirche | |
| Neuapostolische Kirche Köthen | |
| St. Agnus | |
| St. Anna | |
| St. Jakob | |
| St. Maria Himmelfahrt | |
| Stadt- und Kathedralkirche St. Jakob |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Germany
19 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Köthen
What is the population of Köthen?
Köthen has a population of 28,710 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 640 people per square mile, spread across 44.9 square miles.
Is Köthen expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,445, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $77,200 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $386 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Köthen?
Köthen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 32.6 inches, with 13.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Köthen?
There are 1,120 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Köthen?
The median home value in Köthen is $77,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $386. The homeownership rate is 30.1%.