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Lichtenau, Germany

Bavaria · Germany

Lichtenau is a small town in Bavaria, Germany with a population of 3,741. Elevation: 1,604 ft (489 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
3,741 Population 66/sq mi density
1,604 ft Elevation 489 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
35.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$32,225 Median Income
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Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$32,225 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,200 home value, $486/mo rent

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About Lichtenau

Lichtenau

Lichtenau is a market town in the district of Ansbach, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany. A small village/town of roughly 3,780 population on the “Castle Road” theme route of Southern Germany. It lies at 390 meters above sea level with an area of 41.39 km2. A very traditional little town, it is also home to the “Veste Lichtenau” (castle) which now houses the Nuremberg Archives.

People

Population3,741
Density66/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$32,225

Housing

A+
Home Value$97,200
Rent$486
Ownership60.4%
Housing Units1,496

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain35.0 in/yr
Sunny Days229/yr
Elevation1,604 ft (489 m)
Population3,741
Population Density66 / sq mi
Elevation1,604 ft (489 m)
Coordinates49.1598°, 10.3794°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceBavaria
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation35.0 inches (890 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.3 inches (36 cm)
Median Household Income$32,225

About Lichtenau

Lichtenau is a small town in Germany (Bavaria) with a population of 3,741. The city sits at an elevation of 1,604 feet (489 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Lichtenau is $32,225, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 146 business establishments.

Income: Lichtenau vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$32,225
57% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)146

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Lichtenau is $97,200, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $486 (58% below the national average of $1,163). 60.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,496 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$97,200
66% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$486
58% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership60.4%
Owner-Occupied60.4%
Renter-Occupied39.6%
Housing Units1,496

Property Tax

Climate in Lichtenau

Lichtenau has an average annual temperature of 9.1°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.4°C), the coldest is Jan (0.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 829 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.2°C / 32°F -2.8° / 3.3° 68.8
Feb 1.1°C / 34°F -2.9° / 5.1° 57.8
Mar 4.7°C / 40°F -0.2° / 9.6° 65.5
Apr 8.7°C / 48°F 2.6° / 14.8° 44.9
May 13°C / 55°F 6.9° / 19° 79.0
Jun 16.5°C / 62°F 10.5° / 22.5° 79.0
Jul 18.4°C / 65°F 12.2° / 24.5° 86.6
Aug 18.2°C / 65°F 11.9° / 24.4° 74.8
Sep 13.8°C / 57°F 8.1° / 19.6° 58.0
Oct 9.3°C / 49°F 4.7° / 13.9° 68.9
Nov 4.4°C / 40°F 1.1° / 7.6° 64.4
Dec 1.2°C / 34°F -1.6° / 4° 81.5
Lichtenau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 14.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,604 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below Germany avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,604 ft (489 m)
Area56.6 sq mi (146.6 km²)
Population Density66/sq mi
Coordinates49.1598°N, 10.3794°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"
8% below Germany avg
Snowfall 14.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.27"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

98 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.0 on Jul 9, 2022.

Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 146 km
Oct 21, 1997 1 km NE of Wangen, Germany M4.1 73 km
Jul 9, 2022 2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany M4.0 141 km
May 17, 2014 2 km ESE of Pfungstadt, Germany M3.6 145 km
Aug 16, 2007 2 km NE of Meßstetten, Germany M3.4 148 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km E of Bad Bocklet, Germany M3.4 124 km
Jan 24, 1990 2 km WNW of Herbertingen, Germany M3.4 140 km
Apr 11, 2003 1 km WNW of Albstadt, Germany M3.4 146 km
Nov 10, 1997 2 km S of Münnerstadt, Germany M3.3 119 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Speyer, Germany M3.3 145 km
May 6, 1991 4 km S of Groß-Umstadt, Germany M3.2 128 km
Jun 22, 2004 0 km SE of Ehningen, Germany M3.2 119 km
Apr 8, 2004 2 km N of Jungingen, Germany M3.2 133 km
Oct 7, 2001 1 km S of Saulgau, Germany M3.2 144 km
Jul 3, 1994 3 km SW of Westerheim, Germany M3.1 94 km
Jul 3, 2000 2 km NNE of Saulgau, Germany M3.1 140 km
Jan 12, 1994 0 km N of Dettingen unter Teck, Germany M3.1 90 km
Apr 14, 1990 1 km SSW of Einhausen, Germany M3.1 144 km
Dec 27, 1996 1 km NNE of Groß-Bieberau, Germany M3.0 133 km
Aug 1, 1999 3 km N of Urbach, Germany M3.0 68 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in
February 32°F (-0°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in
November 38°F (3°C) 2.5 in
December 33°F (0°C) 2.8 in

Lichtenau has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 32°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (2.2").

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Radio Stations near Lichtenau

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Antenne Bayern MP3 128 kbps
Hitradio RT1 Nordschwaben charts, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bamberg easy listening, regional MP3 128 kbps
Rockantenne Symphonic-Rock MP3 128 kbps
Bubble Radio dancehall, dub MP3 128 kbps
Radio 8 - Megaher(t)z für Mittelfranken public radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Hamlar classic rock oldies MP3 128 kbps
Radio Smile MP3 224 kbps
Hamlar classic rock, rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Galaxy Mittelfranken charts, pop MP3 128 kbps
80er Pop-Rock 80s, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio 8 - Ansbach DE MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Lichtenau

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alt-Rothenburger Handwerkerhaus
Brunnenhausmuseum
Deutsches Pinsel- und Bürstenmuseum
Fränkischen Feldbahnmuseum
Fränkisches Museum Feuchtwangen
German Christmas Museum
Grafikmuseum im Dürerhaus
Gustav-Weisskopf-Museum
Haus der Geschichte Dinkelsbühl
Haus der Heimat
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Spatz
Heimatmuseum Zoller
Historiengewölbe und Staatsverlies
Limeseum Ruffenhofen
Markgrafenmuseum
Mittelalterliches Kriminalmuseum
Museum 3. Dimension
Museum FLUVIUS - Fluss und Teich
Museum in der Schulscheune
Museum KulturLand Ries / Teil 1
Museum KulturLand Ries / Teil 2
Oldtimer-Museum
Orgelbaumuseum Steinmayer
RothenburgMuseum
Sängermuseum
Schäfertanzmuseum
Schloßmuseum
Schlossmuseum Hohenlohe-Schillingsfürst
Wasserhaus

Libraries in Lichtenau

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ansbacher Stadtbücherei0.0
Bibliothek0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei Auhausen0.0
Gemeindebücherei Wört0.0
Hochschulbibliothek0.0
Kulturhaus am Ochsenhof0.0
Ortsbücherei Aurach0.0
Ortsbücherei Stödtlen0.0
Staatliche Bibliothek Ansbach0.0
Stadt- und Pfarrbücherei0.0
Stadtbibliothek Dinkelsbühl0.0
Stadtbibliothek Ellwangen0.0
Stadtbibliothek Oettingen0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Feuchtwangen0.0
Stadtbücherei Wassertrüdingen0.0

Farmers Markets in Lichtenau

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Der Marktplatz Herriedens
Ellwanger Marktplatz
Marktplatz
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt Ansbach
Wochenmarkt Herrieden
Wochenmarkt Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Hotels in Lichtenau

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Landgasthof Zur Tenne
Zum Grünen Wald

Restaurants in Lichtenau

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasthaus Göhring
Landgasthof "Zum Nußbaum"
Zum Grünen Wald

Castles in Lichtenau

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schloss Thürnhofen

Breweries in Lichtenau

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brauerei Hauf KG
Rook-Bräu
Schwannen Bräu
Stefansbräu

Stadiums & Teams in Lichtenau

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Ski Resorts Near Lichtenau

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Rahmensteinhang 0.0 $0
Familienabfahrt 0.0 $0
Skilift Burgbernheim 0.0 $0
Skigebiet / Rodelgebiet Laubendorf 0.0 $0
Skigebiet / Rodelgebiet Laubendorf 0.0 $0

Airports Near Lichtenau

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nuremberg AirportNUELarge Airport
Adolf Würth AirportMedium Airport
Augsburg AirportAGBMedium Airport
Niederstetten Army Air BaseMedium Airport
Aalen Heidenheim Elchingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Ansbach-Petersdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Ditzenbach AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Windsheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Bartholomä-Amalienhof AirfieldSmall Airport
Berneck AirfieldSmall Airport
Bibergau Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Blaubeuren AirfieldSmall Airport
Bopfingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Burgebrach Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Burgheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Dinkelsbühl-Sinbronn AirfieldSmall Airport
Donauwörth-Genderkingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Donzdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Dörzbach-Hohebach Ultralight FlightparkSmall Airport
Ellwangen AirfieldSmall Airport
Feuchtwangen Private AirstripSmall Airport
Frankendorf Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Friesener Warte AirfieldSmall Airport
Fürth-Seckendorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Geilsheim ULSmall Airport
Gerolzhofen Model AirfieldSmall Airport
Gerstetten AirfieldSmall Airport
Giebelstadt AirportGHFSmall Airport
Giengen/Brenz AirfieldSmall Airport
Gruibingen-Nortel AirfieldSmall Airport
Gundelfingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Günzburg-Donauried AirfieldSmall Airport
Gunzenhausen-Reutberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Hermuthausen AirfieldSmall Airport
Herzogenaurach AirfieldSmall Airport
Hettstadt AirfieldSmall Airport
Heubach AirfieldSmall Airport
Hornberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Ingelfingen-Bühlhof AirfieldSmall Airport
Ippesheim Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Irsingen-Hesselberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Kitzingen AirfieldKZGSmall Airport
Laichingen Jakob Laur AirfieldSmall Airport
Leuzendorf Glider FieldSmall Airport
Mittelfischach Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Neresheim GliderfieldSmall Airport
Neustadt/Aisch AirfieldSmall Airport
Nördlingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Oberrot-Glashofen ULSmall Airport
Ochsenfurt AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lichtenau

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Schlosskirche Thürnhofen

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UFO Sightings
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Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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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 Lichtenau

What is the population of Lichtenau?

Lichtenau has a population of 3,741 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 66 people per square mile, spread across 56.6 square miles.

Is Lichtenau expensive to live in?

The median household income is $32,225, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $97,200 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $486 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Lichtenau?

Lichtenau has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 229 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 35.0 inches, with 14.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Lichtenau?

There are 146 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Lichtenau?

The median home value in Lichtenau is $97,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $486. The homeownership rate is 60.4%.

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