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Loose, Germany

Schleswig-Holstein · Germany

Loose is a small town in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany with a population of 841. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.0 /5.0
A Great
841 Population 81/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
36.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$33,498 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
$33,498 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,200 home value, $491/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population841
Density81/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,498

Housing

A+
Home Value$98,200
Rent$491
Ownership57.4%
Housing Units336

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain36.3 in/yr
Sunny Days223/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Population841
Population Density81 / sq mi
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates54.5167°, 9.8833°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceSchleswig-Holstein
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation36.3 inches (922 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.5 inches (32 cm)
Median Household Income$33,498

About Loose

Loose is a small town in Germany (Schleswig-Holstein) with a population of 841. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Loose is $33,498, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 33 business establishments.

Income: Loose vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$33,498
55% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)33

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Loose is $98,200, 65% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $491 (58% below the national average of $1,163). 57.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 336 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$98,200
65% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$491
58% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership57.4%
Owner-Occupied57.4%
Renter-Occupied42.6%
Housing Units336

Property Tax

Climate in Loose

Loose has an average annual temperature of 9°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.2°C), the coldest is Jan (1.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 807 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.5°C / 35°F -0.6° / 3.6° 76.8
Feb 1.7°C / 35°F -0.6° / 4° 55.5
Mar 4°C / 39°F 0.8° / 7.2° 52.3
Apr 7.8°C / 46°F 3.6° / 12.1° 36.4
May 11.7°C / 53°F 7° / 16.4° 54.9
Jun 14.7°C / 58°F 10° / 19.4° 72.9
Jul 17.2°C / 63°F 12.4° / 22° 82.2
Aug 17.2°C / 63°F 12.6° / 21.8° 82.9
Sep 14.1°C / 57°F 10.2° / 18° 73.1
Oct 9.8°C / 50°F 6.8° / 12.8° 78.2
Nov 5.6°C / 42°F 3.2° / 7.9° 65.2
Dec 2.6°C / 37°F 0.6° / 4.7° 76.2
Loose experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. The area receives 12.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below Germany avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area10.4 sq mi (26.9 km²)
Population Density81/sq mi
Coordinates54.5167°N, 9.8833°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.3"
4% below Germany avg
Snowfall 12.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.02"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 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 M3.5 140 km
Jun 15, 2003 15 km SE of Nyborg, Denmark M2.5 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.9 in
February 34°F (1°C) 2.3 in Coldest
March 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in
April 44°F (6°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 4.0 in Wettest
September 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in

Loose has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 34°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and April the driest (1.9").

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Radio Stations near Loose

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NDR 1 Welle Nord oldies, pop MP3 128 kbps
Skala FM (DK) hits, local radio MP3 192 kbps
delta radio Indie indie MP3
R.SH Live 1980s, 1990s AAC
Alfa Gold (DK) MP3
90s90s Rave MP3
Radio Diablo (AAC) (DK) news, pop AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Regentrude blues, country MP3 128 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
Radio Diablo (DK) AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Loose

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Angelner Dampfeisenbahn
Apotheken-Museum
Automuseum Collection Schwansen
Dorfmuseum
Dorfmuseum Mohrkirch
Dorfmuseum Schacht-Audorf
Dorfmuseum Sehestedt
Dorfmuseum Ulsnis
Dorfmuseum Wippendorf
Eisenkunstguss Museum
Elektromuseum
Freilichtmuseum Molfsee
Geld der Welt Museum
Geologisches und Mineralogisches Museum
Geotanium
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Rieseby
Historisches Museum
Historisches Sägewerk
Jüdisches Museum
Kleines Bauernmuseum
Knüttel-Museum
Maschinenwerkstatt Kruse
Museum Bauerngarten
Museum Eckernförde
Museumshafen Kappeln
Nord Art & KIC
Phonomuseum Alte Schule
Rendsburg Rn
Rendsburger Schifffahrtsarchiv
Wassermühle Schaalby

Libraries in Loose

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei Büdelsdorf0.0
Bücherei Gelting0.0
Bücherei Sörup0.0
Fachbibliothek für Wirtschaftswissenschaften0.0
Fachbibliothek für Wirtschaftswissenschaften0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei Kronshagen0.0
Gemeindebücherei Kronshagen0.0
Gemeindebücherei Süderbrarup0.0
Kinderbücherei0.0
Kinderbücherei0.0
Kinderbücherei Wik0.0
Kinderbücherei Wik0.0
Stadtarchiv0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Kappeln0.0
Stadtbücherei Kappeln0.0
Stadtbücherei Rendsburg0.0
Stadtteilbücherei Mettenhof0.0
Stadtteilbücherei Mettenhof0.0
Stadtteilbücherei Suchsdorf0.0
Stadtteilbücherei Suchsdorf0.0
University Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Loose

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kirchplatz
Nordmarkhalle
Wochenmarkt Eckernförde
Wochenmarkt Exerzierplatz
Wochenmarkt Exerzierplatz
Wochenmarkt Kappeln
Wochenmarkt Molfsee
Wochenmarkt Süderbrarup
Wochenmarkt Westensee
Wochenmarkt Wik
Wochenmarkt Wik

Restaurants in Loose

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gutsküche - Café und Restaurant
Strandrestaurant Karlsminde

Gas Stations in Loose

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

bft-Tankstelle

Breweries in Loose

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Kleiner Kobel
Kleiner Kobel
Lillebräu
Lillebräu
Weltbrauerei Schörderup

Stadiums & Teams in Loose

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Loose

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hohn Air BaseMedium Airport
Kiel-Holtenau AirportKELMedium Airport
Schleswig Air BaseWBGMedium Airport
Skrydstrup Air BaseSKSMedium Airport
Sønderborg AirportSGDMedium Airport
Ærø AirfieldSmall Airport
Aukrug AirfieldSmall Airport
Bjørnø AirfieldSmall Airport
Drejø AirstripSmall Airport
Flensburg-Schäferhaus AirportFLFSmall Airport
Hartenholm AirfieldSmall Airport
Husum-Schwesing AirportQHUSmall Airport
Itzehoe Hungriger Wolf AirfieldIZESmall Airport
Kaleko AirstripSmall Airport
Kruså-Padborg AirfieldSmall Airport
Neumünster AirportEUMSmall Airport
Nordborg Pøl AirfieldSmall Airport
Offenbüttel Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Rendsburg-Schachtholm AirfieldSmall Airport
Rødekro AirfieldSmall Airport
Sankt Michaelisdonn AirfieldSmall Airport
Schleswig-Kropp AirfieldSmall Airport
Sydfyn (Tasinge) AirfieldSmall Airport
Vester Åby Private AirstripSmall Airport
Vøjstrup Glider FieldSmall Airport
Wahlstedt AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Loose

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
HELIOS Klinik Schloss Schönhagen
VAMED Rehaklinik Damp

Churches & Religious Organizations in Loose

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Prinz Heinrich Kapelle

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 Loose

What is the population of Loose?

Loose has a population of 841 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 81 people per square mile, spread across 10.4 square miles.

Is Loose expensive to live in?

The median household income is $33,498, 55% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $98,200 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $491 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Loose?

Loose has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 36.3 inches, with 12.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Loose?

There are 33 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Loose?

The median home value in Loose is $98,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $491. The homeownership rate is 57.4%.

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