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Leck, Germany

Schleswig-Holstein · Germany

Leck is a small city in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany with a population of 7,593. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 47°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.0 /5.0
A Great
7,593 Population 654/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 9°C
32.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$35,941 Median Income
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Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$35,941 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,200 home value, $451/mo rent

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About Leck

Leck

Leck is a municipality in the district of Nordfriesland, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It is situated approximately 30 km north of Husum, and 30 km west of Flensburg.

People

Population7,593
Density654/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$35,941

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,200
Rent$451
Ownership45.9%
Housing Units3,037

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (9°C)
Rain32.4 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population7,593
Population Density654 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates54.7667°, 8.9833°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceSchleswig-Holstein
Average Temperature47°F (9°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation32.4 inches (822 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.2 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$35,941

About Leck

Leck is a small city in Germany (Schleswig-Holstein) with a population of 7,593. 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 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Leck is $35,941, which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 296 business establishments.

Income: Leck vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$35,941
52% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)296

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Leck is $90,200, 68% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $451 (61% below the national average of $1,163). 45.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,037 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$90,200
68% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$451
61% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership45.9%
Owner-Occupied45.9%
Renter-Occupied54.1%
Housing Units3,037

Property Tax

Climate in Leck

Leck has an average annual temperature of 8.8°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.8°C), the coldest is Jan (1.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 764 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.6°C / 35°F -0.7° / 3.9° 66.1
Feb 1.8°C / 35°F -0.8° / 4.4° 44.6
Mar 3.9°C / 39°F 0.5° / 7.3° 44.0
Apr 7.7°C / 46°F 3° / 12.4° 30.4
May 11.4°C / 53°F 6.5° / 16.3° 41.7
Jun 14.3°C / 58°F 9.6° / 19° 61.9
Jul 16.8°C / 62°F 12° / 21.5° 75.4
Aug 16.5°C / 62°F 11.7° / 21.4° 83.2
Sep 13.6°C / 56°F 9.3° / 17.9° 82.9
Oct 9.5°C / 49°F 6° / 13° 85.9
Nov 5.3°C / 42°F 2.6° / 8° 71.9
Dec 2.6°C / 37°F 0.2° / 5° 76.0
Leck experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.4 inches. The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below Germany avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area11.6 sq mi (30.1 km²)
Population Density654/sq mi
Coordinates54.7667°N, 8.9833°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below Germany avg
Snowfall 4.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.82"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jun 15, 2003 15 km SE of Nyborg, Denmark M2.5 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.0 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.5 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
August 62°F (16°C) 3.3 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
October 49°F (10°C) 3.7 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.8 in Wettest
December 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in

Leck has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 34°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Leck

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gemeinschaftsschule an der Lecker Au - - - -
Grundschule an der Linde - - - -
Læck Danske Skole - - - -
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Radio Stations near Leck

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Skala FM (DK) hits, local radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Fratz - MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Leck

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Deichmuseum
Drøhses hus
Friesenmuseum Niebüll
Historisches Noldehaus
Kulturhistorie Tønder
Kunstmuseet i Tønder
KZ-Gedenkstätte
Mellem Slesvigs Grænser
Museum Christian Lassens Mindegaard
Museum Wegner
Museum Wegner
Naturkundemuseum Niebüll
Naturzentrum Mittleres Nordfriesland
Nolde Stiftung Seebüll
Nordfriisk Futuur
Oldtimer-Museum Bredstedt
Richard-Haizmann-Museum
Slotfelt
Twins & Triples
Windmühle Aeolus
Zeppelin- & Garnisonsmuseum Tønder

Libraries in Leck

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Breklumer Bücherstube0.0
Bücherei Leck0.0
Stadtbücherei Bredstedt0.0
Stadtbücherei Niebüll0.0
Tønder Bibliotek0.0

Hotels in Leck

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Urlaubs- und Früchtehof Schmörholm

Restaurants in Leck

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Calli Schaschlik
China-Restaurant Pazific
Hotel Am Markt
Sbar
Sorbas der Grieche
Sportlerklause
Taverna Poseidon

Cafes in Leck

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sonntagscafé

Cinemas in Leck

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kino Deli

Dentists in Leck

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr. med. dent. Martin Reiser
Dr. med. dent. Rainer Walz

Veterinaries in Leck

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Dorothea Brede
Tierarztpraxis Michl & König

Gas Stations in Leck

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Classic
Elan

Banks in Leck

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nord- Ostsee Sparkasse
VR Bank Nord eG

Gyms in Leck

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Body-Form
Well-Gym

Breweries in Leck

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Fantastbryg
Südtondern Brauerei

Stadiums & Teams in Leck

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Leck

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hohn Air Base-Medium Airport
Kolding Vamdrup Airfield-Medium Airport
Schleswig Air BaseWBGMedium Airport
Skrydstrup Air BaseSKSMedium Airport
Westerland Sylt AirportGWTMedium Airport
Aventoft Airfield-Small Airport
Bredstedt Airfield-Small Airport
Flensburg-Schäferhaus AirportFLFSmall Airport
Haderslev Airfield-Small Airport
Heide-Büsum AirportHEISmall Airport
Husum-Schwesing AirportQHUSmall Airport
Kruså-Padborg Airfield-Small Airport
Leck Airfield-Small Airport
Offenbüttel Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Rendsburg-Schachtholm Airfield-Small Airport
Rødekro Airfield-Small Airport
Rømø Beach Airstrip-Small Airport
Sankt Peter-Ording AirportPSHSmall Airport
Schleswig-Kropp Airfield-Small Airport
Tønder Airfield-Small Airport
Wyk auf Föhr AirportOHRSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Leck

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Eltern-Kind-Fachklinik Norderheide

Churches & Religious Organizations in Leck

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Læk Danske Kirke
Sankt Josef
Sankt Willehad

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 Leck

What is the population of Leck?

Leck has a population of 7,593 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 654 people per square mile, spread across 11.6 square miles.

Is Leck expensive to live in?

The median household income is $35,941, 52% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $90,200 (68% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $451 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Leck?

Leck 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 61°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.4 inches, with 4.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Leck?

There are 296 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Leck?

The median home value in Leck is $90,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $451. The homeownership rate is 45.9%.

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