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Krokau, Germany

Schleswig-Holstein · Germany

Krokau is a small town in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany with a population of 485. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 47°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
485 Population 264/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 9°C
28.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$32,532 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$32,532 median income
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$104,200 home value, $521/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population485
Density264/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$32,532

Housing

A+
Home Value$104,200
Rent$521
Ownership51.5%
Housing Units194

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (9°C)
Rain28.2 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population485
Population Density264 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates54.4022°, 10.3430°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceSchleswig-Holstein
Average Temperature47°F (9°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation28.2 inches (715 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.1 inches (10 cm)
Median Household Income$32,532

About Krokau

Krokau is a small town in Germany (Schleswig-Holstein) with a population of 485. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Krokau is $32,532, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 19 business establishments.

Income: Krokau vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$32,532
57% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)19

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Krokau is $104,200, 63% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $521 (55% below the national average of $1,163). 51.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 194 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$104,200
63% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$521
55% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership51.5%
Owner-Occupied51.5%
Renter-Occupied48.5%
Housing Units194

Property Tax

Climate in Krokau

Krokau has an average annual temperature of 9.4°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.6°C), the coldest is Jan (1.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 723 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.9°C / 35°F -0.3° / 4.1° 67.1
Feb 2°C / 36°F -0.4° / 4.5° 50.3
Mar 4.6°C / 40°F 1.3° / 8° 49.6
Apr 8.2°C / 47°F 3.9° / 12.6° 32.6
May 11.9°C / 53°F 7.2° / 16.6° 54.3
Jun 15.2°C / 59°F 10.6° / 19.9° 68.1
Jul 17.6°C / 64°F 13° / 22.2° 76.5
Aug 17.6°C / 64°F 13.1° / 22.1° 82.7
Sep 14.4°C / 58°F 10.6° / 18.2° 50.0
Oct 10.1°C / 50°F 7° / 13.2° 63.1
Nov 5.7°C / 42°F 3.4° / 8° 59.6
Dec 3°C / 37°F 0.9° / 5° 69.4
Krokau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 285 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 28.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below Germany avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density264/sq mi
Coordinates54.4022°N, 10.3430°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.2"
26% below Germany avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.87"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Jun 15, 2003.

May 19, 2000 10 km ENE of Boizenburg, Germany M3.5 116 km
Jul 21, 2001 3 km SE of Tessin, Germany M3.5 147 km
Jun 15, 2003 15 km SE of Nyborg, Denmark M2.5 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 38°F (4°C) 2.2 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.5 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in Wettest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.5 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.7 in

Krokau has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 34°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Krokau

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gemeinschaftsschule Probstei
Grundschule an den Salzwiesen
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Radio Stations near Krokau

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NDR 1 Welle Nord oldies, pop MP3 128 kbps
delta radio Indie indie MP3
R.SH Live 1980s, 1990s AAC
90s90s Rave MP3
GOA World comedy, erotic MP3 192 kbps
Radio Regentrude blues, country MP3 128 kbps
Ostseewelle Hamburg & Schleswig-Holstein pop MP3 192 kbps
Landtag Schleswig-Holstein - Plenarsaal - mp3 MP3 48 kbps
Radio Wellenrausch MP3
Parlaradio - Landtag Schleswig-Holstein - Stream A OGG 48 kbps
delta radio At Home MP3

Museums in Krokau

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
50er Jahre Museum Kiel
Computermuseum - HAW Kiel (C21)
Eiszeitmuseum
Geologisches und Mineralogisches Museum
Heimatmuseum Preetz
Holzschuhmuseum
Howaldtsche Metallgießerei
Immenhof Museum
Kieler Hansekogge
Kieler Ofenmuseum
Kindheitsmuseum
Kunsthalle
Künstlermuseum Heikendorf
Maritimes Viertel e.V.
Maschinenmuseum Kiel-Wik
Medizinhistorisches Museum
Meeresbiologische Station Laboe
Museum des Kreises Plön
Museumsbahnhof Schönberger Strand
Museumsbahnhof Schönberger Strand
Museumsbrücke
Museumshafen Probstei
Probstei Museum
Schifffahrtsmuseum
Sealevel
Stadtgalerie
T-750 Kiel I Flandernbunker
Tews-Kate
Turmhügelburg Lütjenburg
U-Boot U 995
Warleberger Hof
Zoologisches Museum

Libraries in Krokau

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alte Apotheke0.0
Bücherei Ortsteil Klausdorf0.0
Bücherei Ortsteil Klausdorf0.0
Fachbibliothek für Wirtschaftswissenschaften0.0
Fachbibliothek für Wirtschaftswissenschaften0.0
Gemeindebücherei Heikendorf0.0
Gemeindebücherei Heikendorf0.0
Gemeindebücherei Heikendorf0.0
Gemeindebücherei Schönkirchen0.0
Kinderbücherei0.0
Kinderbücherei0.0
Kinderbücherei Wik0.0
Kinderbücherei Wik0.0
Schleswig-Holsteinische Landesbibliothek0.0
Schleswig-Holsteinische Landesbibliothek0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Plön0.0
Stadtbücherei Raisdorf0.0
Stadtbücherei Raisdorf0.0
Stadtteilbücherei0.0
Stadtteilbücherei0.0
Stadtteilbücherei0.0
Stadtteilbücherei0.0
Stadtteilbücherei Gaarden0.0
Stadtteilbücherei Gaarden0.0
Stadtteilbücherei Holtenau0.0
Stadtteilbücherei Pries/Friedrichsort0.0
Stadtteilbücherei Pries/Friedrichsort0.0
Universitätsbibliothek der CAU Kiel - Medizinische Abteilung0.0
Universitätsbibliothek der CAU Kiel - Medizinische Abteilung0.0
University Library0.0
ZBW – Leibniz-Informationszentrum Wirtschaft0.0

Farmers Markets in Krokau

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Markt
Wochenmarkt Blücherplatz
Wochenmarkt Blücherplatz
Wochenmarkt Dietrichsdorf
Wochenmarkt Dietrichsdorf
Wochenmarkt Exerzierplatz
Wochenmarkt Exerzierplatz
Wochenmarkt Klausdorf
Wochenmarkt Klausdorf
Wochenmarkt Vinetaplatz
Wochenmarkt Vinetaplatz
Wochenmarkt Wik
Wochenmarkt Wik

Hotels in Krokau

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ruser's Hotel
Villa Tripaldi

Restaurants in Krokau

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gusto di Mamma
Landhaus Krokau
Orfeo Greco
Oxyd
Ruser's Hotel
Villa Tripaldi

Cinemas in Krokau

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blitz-Lichtspiele

Dentists in Krokau

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Praxis für Zahnheilkunde Mina Qaderi-Kurzawski

Bus Stations in Krokau

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schönberg Schule

Gas Stations in Krokau

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CLASSIC

Banks in Krokau

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Förde Sparkasse
HypoVereinsbank

Breweries in Krokau

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Czernys Küstenbrauerei
Czernys Küstenbrauerei
Kleiner Kobel
Kleiner Kobel
Lillebräu
Lillebräu

Stadiums & Teams in Krokau

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Krokau

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kiel-Holtenau AirportKELMedium Airport
Lübeck Blankensee AirportLBCMedium Airport
Sønderborg AirportSGDMedium Airport
Ærø AirfieldSmall Airport
Ahrenlohe AirfieldSmall Airport
Aukrug AirfieldSmall Airport
Bjørnø AirfieldSmall Airport
Drejø AirstripSmall Airport
Grube AirfieldSmall Airport
Hartenholm AirfieldSmall Airport
Kaleko AirstripSmall Airport
Neumünster AirportEUMSmall Airport
Nordborg Pøl AirfieldSmall Airport
Rendsburg-Schachtholm AirfieldSmall Airport
Sierksdorf/Hof Altona AirfieldSmall Airport
Sydfyn (Tasinge) AirfieldSmall Airport
Vester Åby Private AirstripSmall Airport
Wahlstedt AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Krokau

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Klinik Buchenholm
Mühlenbergklinik
Ostseeklinik Schönberg-Holm
Rehaklinik Selenter See

Churches & Religious Organizations in Krokau

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Evangelische Kirche Schönberg

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 Krokau

What is the population of Krokau?

Krokau has a population of 485 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 264 people per square mile, spread across 1.8 square miles.

Is Krokau expensive to live in?

The median household income is $32,532, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $104,200 (63% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $521 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Krokau?

Krokau has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.2 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Krokau?

There are 19 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Krokau?

The median home value in Krokau is $104,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $521. The homeownership rate is 51.5%.

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