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Lähden, Germany

Lower Saxony · Germany

Lähden is a small town in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 4,429. Elevation: 112 ft (34 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
4,429 Population 108/sq mi density
112 ft Elevation 34 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
31.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$30,521 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$30,521 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,800 home value, $404/mo rent

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About Lähden

Lähden

Lähden is a municipality in the Emsland district, in Lower Saxony, Germany.

People

Population4,429
Density108/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$30,521

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,800
Rent$404
Ownership72.5%
Housing Units1,772

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain31.5 in/yr
Sunny Days279/yr
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Population4,429
Population Density108 / sq mi
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Coordinates52.7455°, 7.5704°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceLower Saxony
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation31.5 inches (799 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.8 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$30,521

About Lähden

Lähden is a small town in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 4,429. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Lähden is $30,521, which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 173 business establishments.

Income: Lähden vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$30,521
59% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)173

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Lähden is $80,800, 71% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $404 (65% below the national average of $1,163). 72.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,772 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, well within the affordable range.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$80,800
71% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$404
65% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership72.5%
Owner-Occupied72.5%
Renter-Occupied27.5%
Housing Units1,772

Property Tax

Climate in Lähden

Lähden has an average annual temperature of 9.9°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.3°C), the coldest is Feb (2.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 740 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.3°C / 36°F -0.1° / 4.7° 72.1
Feb 2.2°C / 36°F -0.6° / 5.1° 51.7
Mar 5.7°C / 42°F 1.5° / 9.9° 44.1
Apr 9.6°C / 49°F 4.2° / 15° 29.2
May 13.4°C / 56°F 7.9° / 18.9° 51.3
Jun 15.8°C / 60°F 10.4° / 21.2° 77.5
Jul 18.3°C / 65°F 12.8° / 23.8° 77.5
Aug 17.6°C / 64°F 12.2° / 23.1° 74.5
Sep 14.3°C / 58°F 9.3° / 19.3° 57.8
Oct 10°C / 50°F 6.1° / 13.9° 62.8
Nov 6.4°C / 44°F 3.7° / 9.1° 67.1
Dec 3.4°C / 38°F 1.1° / 5.7° 74.3
Lähden experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 279 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 31.5 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below Germany avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area40.9 sq mi (106.0 km²)
Population Density108/sq mi
Coordinates52.7455°N, 7.5704°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.5"
17% below Germany avg
Snowfall 2.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

213 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 49 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 48 km
Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 74 km
Aug 8, 2006 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands M3.8 97 km
Mar 22, 1993 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.8 58 km
Jan 29, 1994 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.7 59 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 43 km
Aug 3, 1995 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany M3.6 65 km
Aug 3, 1992 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany M3.6 139 km
Feb 16, 2007 3 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany M3.5 137 km
Aug 6, 2003 3 km SW of Wesel, Germany M3.5 140 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km SW of Recke, Germany M3.4 47 km
Aug 16, 2012 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands M3.4 86 km
Feb 7, 2013 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands M3.4 97 km
Nov 24, 1990 3 km E of Dortmund, Germany M3.4 137 km
Oct 18, 2003 4 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany M3.4 137 km
May 7, 1996 4 km WSW of Xanten, Germany M3.4 146 km
Nov 27, 1991 2 km ESE of Dinslaken, Germany M3.3 143 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SE of Dortmund, Germany M3.3 139 km
Sep 7, 1995 2 km NNW of Dinslaken, Germany M3.3 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
June 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.7 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.0 in

Lähden has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 35°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Lähden

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Grundschule Lähden
Grund- und Hauptschule Holte
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Radio Stations near Lähden

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Antenne Münster local news, pop music MP3 128 kbps
OS-Radio pop music, regional MP3 192 kbps
Schützenfest im Radio aktuell, ballermann MP3 128 kbps
AngelsFox-Radio discofox+schlager MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Lähden

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alte Drechslerei Grummel
Alte Schule Bokeloh
Brennereimuseum Haselünne
Dörps- un Burnstowen
Feuerwehrmuseum
Heimathaus
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Haselünne
Heuerhaus
Historische Kinotechnik
Meyers Haus
Natur- und Geoparkstation Theikenmeer
Papiermuseum
Radiomuseum
Sägereimuseum
Schückinghaus
Transrapid 07
Wagenremise

Libraries in Lähden

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek Campus Lingen0.0
Bibliothek der IGS und Samtgemeinde0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei St. Bonafatius0.0
Kath. Öffentl. Bücherei Hilkenbrook0.0
Kath. öffentliche Bibliothek0.0
Kath. Öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Kath. Öffentliche Bücherei Holte-Lastrup0.0
Kath. Öffentliche Bücherei Lorup0.0
Kath. Öffentliche Bücherei Werlte0.0
Katholische Bücherei Löningen0.0
Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei Ahmsen0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei Lindern0.0
KÖB0.0
köb - katholische öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Öffentliche Evangelische Bücherei0.0

Farmers Markets in Lähden

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Löninger Wochenmarkt

Restaurants in Lähden

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasthaus am Markt

Cafes in Lähden

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hofcafé Vesperdeele

Gas Stations in Lähden

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avia
Raiffeisen Ems-Vechte - Tankstelle Holte-Lastrup

Banks in Lähden

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sparkasse Emsland
Volksbank Holte-Lähden
Volksbank Lähden

Stadiums & Teams in Lähden

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Lähden

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Münster Osnabrück AirportFMOLarge Airport
Twente AirportENSMedium Airport
Alte Ems AirfieldSmall Airport
Atterheide AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Zwischenahn-Rostrup AirfieldSmall Airport
Barßel AirfieldSmall Airport
Bohlenbergerfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Borghorst AirfieldSmall Airport
Brockzetel Glider FieldSmall Airport
Damme AirfieldSmall Airport
Dankern AirfieldSmall Airport
Emden AirportEMESmall Airport
Flugplatz AchmerSmall Airport
Flugplatz Leer-PapenburgSmall Airport
Flugplatz Nordhorn-LingenSmall Airport
Meppen Air BaseSmall Airport
Metelen Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Oldenburg-Hatten AirfieldSmall Airport
Oostwold AirfieldSmall Airport
Quakenbrück AirfieldSmall Airport
Rheine-Bentlage AirfieldSmall Airport
Rheine-Eschendorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Stadskanaal AirfieldSmall Airport
Stadtlohn-Vreden AirfieldSmall Airport
Steinberg in Surwold Glider AirfieldSmall Airport
Varrelbusch AirfieldVACSmall Airport
Veendam GlidersiteSmall Airport
Westerstede-Felde AirfieldSmall Airport
Wiefelstede-Conneforde AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Lähden

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lähden

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Clemens
Umbefleckte Empfängnis Mariens

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 Lähden

What is the population of Lähden?

Lähden has a population of 4,429 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 108 people per square mile, spread across 40.9 square miles.

Is Lähden expensive to live in?

The median household income is $30,521, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $80,800 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $404 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 Lähden?

Lähden has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.5 inches, with 2.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Lähden?

There are 173 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Lähden?

The median home value in Lähden is $80,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $404. The homeownership rate is 72.5%.

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