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Leuchtenberg, Germany

Bavaria · Germany

Leuchtenberg is a small town in Bavaria, Germany with a population of 1,299. Elevation: 1,847 ft (563 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

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B+ Good
1,299 Population 34/sq mi density
1,847 ft Elevation 563 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
39.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$30,258 Median Income
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Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$30,258 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$67,800 home value, $339/mo rent

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About Leuchtenberg

Leuchtenberg

Leuchtenberg is a municipality in the district of Neustadt an der Waldnaab in Bavaria, Germany, essentially a suburb of nearby Weiden in der Oberpfalz, and a larger historical region in the Holy Roman Empire governed by the Landgraves of Leuchtenberg.

People

Population1,299
Density34/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$30,258

Housing

A+
Home Value$67,800
Rent$339
Ownership77.8%
Housing Units520

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain39.3 in/yr
Sunny Days220/yr
Elevation1,847 ft (563 m)
Population1,299
Population Density34 / sq mi
Elevation1,847 ft (563 m)
Coordinates49.5974°, 12.2584°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceBavaria
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation39.3 inches (997 mm)
Annual Snowfall45.4 inches (115 cm)
Median Household Income$30,258

About Leuchtenberg

Leuchtenberg is a small town in Germany (Bavaria) with a population of 1,299. The city sits at an elevation of 1,847 feet (563 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Leuchtenberg is $30,258, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 51 business establishments.

Income: Leuchtenberg vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$30,258
60% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)51

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Leuchtenberg is $67,800, 76% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $339 (71% below the national average of $1,163). 77.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 520 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.2x, well within the affordable range.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$67,800
76% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$339
71% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership77.8%
Owner-Occupied77.8%
Renter-Occupied22.2%
Housing Units520

Property Tax

Climate in Leuchtenberg

Leuchtenberg has an average annual temperature of 8.7°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 701 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.7°C / 31°F -3.2° / 1.9° 52.8
Feb 0.3°C / 33°F -3.1° / 3.8° 39.9
Mar 4.2°C / 40°F -0.2° / 8.5° 47.1
Apr 8.8°C / 48°F 3.2° / 14.3° 36.8
May 13°C / 55°F 7.3° / 18.8° 66.5
Jun 16.4°C / 62°F 10.6° / 22.2° 82.2
Jul 18.4°C / 65°F 12.5° / 24.2° 80.5
Aug 18°C / 64°F 12.1° / 24° 69.4
Sep 13.5°C / 56°F 8.3° / 18.7° 58.0
Oct 8.8°C / 48°F 4.7° / 12.8° 55.0
Nov 3.6°C / 38°F 1° / 6.3° 52.8
Dec 0.2°C / 32°F -2° / 2.5° 59.5
Leuchtenberg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 45.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,847 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below Germany avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days220 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,847 ft (563 m)
Area38.1 sq mi (98.6 km²)
Population Density34/sq mi
Coordinates49.5974°N, 12.2584°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
3% above Germany avg
Snowfall 45.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.54"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

128 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.2 on May 22, 2018.

Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M4.2 69 km
May 21, 2018 2 km SSE of Erlbach, Germany M4.1 78 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia M4.0 68 km
Sep 4, 2011 5 km WSW of Habartov, Czechia M4.0 66 km
Apr 13, 1995 5 km SSE of Seiffen, Germany M3.8 141 km
Sep 8, 2000 0 km N of Skalná, Czechia M3.8 65 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.8 69 km
Jun 1, 1997 2 km WNW of Bad Brambach, Germany M3.8 70 km
Oct 23, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.8 69 km
May 31, 2014 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia M3.8 68 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.6 69 km
Sep 4, 2000 3 km S of Hranice, Czechia M3.6 76 km
Oct 29, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.6 69 km
Oct 15, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 69 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 69 km
Jun 5, 2001 2 km NW of Schöneck, Germany M3.5 90 km
Oct 15, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 69 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.4 69 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.4 69 km
May 19, 1991 1 km SW of Markneukirchen, Germany M3.3 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in
February 31°F (-1°C) 1.8 in Coldest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.0 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in Driest
May 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
July 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.7 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in
November 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 2.5 in

Leuchtenberg has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 31°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (1.7").

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Radio Stations near Leuchtenberg

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Klassikradio - Pure Bach MP3
Radio Ramasuri classic hits, hits MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Leuchtenberg

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bauernmuseum Edelmannshof
Bergbaumuseum "Steigerhäusl" - Reichertschacht
Blaufärbermuseum
Bleikristall Rösler
Burg- und Steinhauermuseum
Dokumentationszentrum Slawische Besiedlung
Dr. Eisenbarth u. Stadtmuseum
Eisenbahnarchiv Weiden
Eisenbahnmuseum
Exhibit " what remains The Aftermath of the Flossenbürg Concentration Camp"
Exhibit Flossenbürg memorial site
Freilandmuseum Oberpfalz
Freilandmuseum Oberpfalz
GEO-Zentrum an der Kontinentalen Tiefbohrung (KTB)
Glyptothek Tempelmuseum
Heimat- und Bergbaumuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatstube
Holnstein Archiv
Internationales Keramik-Museum Weiden
Knopfmuseum
Kunsthalle Pertolzhofen
Museen im Rathaus
Museum Flucht – Vertreibung – Ankommen
Remise Nabburg
Schmidt-Haus
Schwarzacher Heimatmuseum
Stadtmuseum
Stadtmuseum
Stadtmuseum Pleystein
Stadtmuseum Zehentstadel
Vulkanerlebnis Parkstein
Waggon
Waldnaabtalmuseum

Libraries in Leuchtenberg

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bücherei Schwarzenfeld0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Hochschulbibliothek OTH Amberg-Weiden, Abteilung Weiden0.0
Marktbücherei0.0
Pfarr- und Gemeindebücherei0.0
Pfarr- und Gemeindebücherei0.0
Pfarrbücherei Nabburg0.0
Regionalbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Oberviechtach0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei (im Rathaus)0.0
Stadtbücherei Pfreimd0.0
Stadtbücherei Vohenstrauß0.0

Farmers Markets in Leuchtenberg

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Baumann Erdbeeren
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt Altenstadt

Restaurants in Leuchtenberg

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasthof Lindenhof

Castles in Leuchtenberg

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Burg Leuchtenberg

Breweries in Leuchtenberg

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brauerei Molter
Brauerei Würth
Private Landbrauerei Scheuerer

Stadiums & Teams in Leuchtenberg

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Ski Resorts Near Leuchtenberg

11 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Skilift Kapellenberg 0.0 $0
Skigebiet am Sperlasberg 0.0 $0
Hohenbogen 0.0 $0
Freizeitzentrum Althütte 0.0 $0
DSV Nordic Aktivzentrum Althütte 0.0 $0
Sandskigebiet Monte Kaolino 0.0 $0
Ski und Snowboardzentrum Fahrenberg 0.0 $0
Skilift Wurmstein 0.0 $0
Snowhill Mariánské Lázně 0.0 $0
Skihang Großbüchelberg 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Ochsenkopf 0.0 $0

Airports Near Leuchtenberg

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Karlovy Vary AirportKLVLarge Airport
Bayreuth AirportBYUMedium Airport
Grafenwöhr Army Air FieldMedium Airport
Hof-Plauen AirportHOQMedium Airport
Hohenfels Army AirfieldMedium Airport
Arnbruck AirfieldSmall Airport
Arnschwang ULMSmall Airport
Bezdružice AirstripSmall Airport
Cham-Janahof AirfieldSmall Airport
Cheb AirfieldSmall Airport
Erbendorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Fichtelbrunn AirfieldSmall Airport
Griesau AirfieldSmall Airport
Günching ULSmall Airport
Hienheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Hory AirfieldSmall Airport
Kříženec Planá AirfieldSmall Airport
Milhostov u Chebu ULMSmall Airport
Nittenau-Bruck AirfieldSmall Airport
Oberhinkofen AirfieldSmall Airport
Ostrov AirfieldSmall Airport
Ottengrüner Heide AirfieldSmall Airport
Pegnitz-Zipser Berg AirfieldSmall Airport
Rammertshof Amberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Regensburg-Oberhub AirfieldSmall Airport
Rosenthal-Plössen AirfieldSmall Airport
Rovná u Sokolova AirstripSmall Airport
Schmidgaden AirfieldSmall Airport
Schwandorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Stará Voda Emergency FieldSmall Airport
Straubing AirportRBMSmall Airport
Tachov AirfieldSmall Airport
Tirschenreuth AirfieldSmall Airport
Toužim AirfieldSmall Airport
Tröstau Glider FieldSmall Airport
Vilseck Army Air FieldSmall Airport
Weiden in der Oberpfalz AirfieldSmall Airport
Zell-Haidberg AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Leuchtenberg

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Friedhofskapelle St. Sebastian
Kapelle
Sankt Margareta
Sankt Sebastian

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 Leuchtenberg

What is the population of Leuchtenberg?

Leuchtenberg has a population of 1,299 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 34 people per square mile, spread across 38.1 square miles.

Is Leuchtenberg expensive to live in?

The median household income is $30,258, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $67,800 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $339 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Leuchtenberg?

Leuchtenberg has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.3 inches, with 45.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Leuchtenberg?

There are 51 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Leuchtenberg?

The median home value in Leuchtenberg is $67,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $339. The homeownership rate is 77.8%.

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