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Merkelbach, Germany
Rheinland-Pfalz · Germany
Merkelbach is a small town in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany with a population of 381. Elevation: 1,125 ft (343 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 381 |
| Population Density | 34 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,125 ft (343 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.6456°, 7.7697° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Rheinland-Pfalz |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.0 inches (1,295 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 25.2 inches (64 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $31,040 |
About Merkelbach
Merkelbach is a small town in Germany (Rheinland-Pfalz) with a population of 381. The city sits at an elevation of 1,125 feet (343 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Merkelbach vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $31,040 |
| 59% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 15 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $65,000 |
| 77% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $325 |
| 72% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 75.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 25.0% |
| Housing Units | 152 |
Property Tax
Climate in Merkelbach
Merkelbach has an average annual temperature of 9.6°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (1.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 981 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,125 ft (343 m) |
| Area | 11.2 sq mi (29.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.6456°N, 7.7697°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (84 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 84 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
Merkelbach has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 34°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (2.6").
Radio Stations near Merkelbach
48 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| __TECHNO__ by rautemusik.fm | ambient techno, deep techno | MP3 192 kbps | |
| SWR1 Rheinland-Pfalz | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Technolovers EDM | club house, dance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio COUNTRY | alternative country, classic country | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RauteMusik - TECHNO | acid, acidcore | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio VIVALDI | classic, classical | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Technolovers DRUM N BASS | bass, drum & bass | MP3 192 kbps | |
| CHILLOUT PIANO by Epic Piano | chillout, chillout radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| swr4 koblenz | oldies, schlagerhits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio 50s | 50s, 60s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ROMANTIC PIANO by Epic Piano | classic, classical | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio GOSPEL | christian-gospel, gospel | MP3 192 kbps | |
| jcradio4m3 | christian, christlich | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Bonn Rhein Sieg direkt | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ERF Jess | christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RPR1. Koblenz | 80er, 90er | MP3 | |
| 0nlineradio CINEMA HITS | cinema, movie | MP3 192 kbps | |
| WDR 2 Südwestfalen | local news, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radius 92.1 - Das Campusradio für Siegen | campusradio, deutsch | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Epic Lounge - POOLSIDE LOUNGE | ambient and relaxation music, chill | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio AMERICAN CHRISTMAS | americana, ballads | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio 80s | 1980s, 80er | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Technolovers HARDCORE | electronic, electronica | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Technolovers TRAP | chilled trap, dub | MP3 192 kbps | |
| bigFM Hessen | hip-hop, pop | AAC | |
| DEEJAY-RADIO GERMANY | chill, chillout | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio BRAZIL | bachata, brasil | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio GREATEST HITS | 70er, 70s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| CHOPIN by Epic Piano | chopin, classic | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Technolovers MELBOURNE BOUNCE | bass, club dance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio GRAN PRIX | charts, dance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Antenne Koblenz | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Siegen 88.2 FM | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RadioHBR | bible, christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio HBR | christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio SCHUMANN | boston symphony orchestra, classic hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| CHRISTMAS PIANO by Epic Piano | christian, christmas | MP3 192 kbps | |
| PIANO COVERHITS by Epic Piano | charts, classical piano | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RauteMusik Caribbean Wave | afro, afro-latin music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio SCHUBERT | boston symphony orchestra, classic | MP3 192 kbps | |
| MBGW Gottesdienst | — | MP3 | |
| Radio Nachtflug | darkwave, ebm | MP3 256 kbps | |
| MBG Neuwied-Gladbach | gottesdienst, religious | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Technolovers ELECTRO | dance, dance music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Frank und Sallys Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LISZT by Epic Piano | classic, classical | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RauteMusik COFEE-MUSIC | chill, chillout | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio DEUTSCHRAP | deutsch, deutsche lieder | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Merkelbach
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alte Schmiede & Zinnfigurenkabinett | ||||
| Besucherbergwerk Edelstein | ||||
| Besucherbergwerk Grube Bindweide | ||||
| Bruchhauser Mühle | ||||
| Bürgerforum/Dorfmuseum | ||||
| Denkmalareal Sayner Hütte | ||||
| Deutsches Raiffeisenmuseum | ||||
| Dorfschmiede | ||||
| Eisenbahnmuseum | ||||
| Erlebnisbahnhof Westerwald | ||||
| Gedenkstätte Landjuden an der Sieg | ||||
| Grube Georg | ||||
| Grube Silberhardt | ||||
| Haus Henrichs | ||||
| Heimat- und Trachtenmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Altwindeck | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Daaden | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Kirchen | ||||
| Heimatstuben Bad Marienberg | ||||
| Keramikmuseum | ||||
| Kreisbergbaumuseum Sassenroth | ||||
| Landschaftsmuseum Westerwald | ||||
| Martin-Luther Haus | ||||
| Motorradmuseum Wirzenborn | ||||
| MU*SE | ||||
| Mühlenmuseum Hein´s Mühle | ||||
| Museum der Bimsindustrie | ||||
| Museum des Freien Grundes | ||||
| Neues Museum Schloss Sayn | ||||
| Otto-Pfeiffer-Museum | ||||
| Raiffeisenhaus | ||||
| Rheinisches Eisenkunstguss-Museum | ||||
| Ringlokschuppen | ||||
| Schmetterlingsgarten | ||||
| Skulpturen und Miniaturen Museum | ||||
| Südwestfälisches Eisenbahnmuseum | ||||
| TERTIÄRUM | ||||
| Tonbergbaumuseum | ||||
| Traktormuseum | ||||
| Westerwald-Museum für Motorrad und Technik | ||||
| Wodanstolln |
Libraries in Merkelbach
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bücherei Hilgert | 0.0 | |||||
| city library | 0.0 | |||||
| Evangelische Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. öffentl. Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. öfffentliche Bücherei St. Markus | 0.0 | |||||
| katholische Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische öffentliche Bücherei Nistertal | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediathek gegen Rassismus und Diskriminierung | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche evangelische Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| ökumenische Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Teilbibliothek Emmy-Noether-Campus | 0.0 | |||||
| vhs/bücherei/vb.wasserwerke | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Merkelbach
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mobiler Markt Niederahr | |||||
| Töpferplatz | |||||
| Vieh- und Krammarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Montabaur | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Selters |
Breweries in Merkelbach
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westerwald-Brauerei |
Stadiums & Teams in Merkelbach
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Merkelbach
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hesselbacher Gletscher | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skiarena Hahnenbecke | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Merkelbach
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cologne Bonn Airport | CGN | Large Airport |
| Frankfurt-Hahn Airport | HHN | Large Airport |
| Büchel Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Mainz-Finthen Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Siegerland Airport | SGE | Medium Airport |
| Wiesbaden Army Airfield | WIE | Medium Airport |
| Ailertchen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Altena-Hegenscheid Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Arnsberg-Ruhrwiese Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Aßlarer Hütte Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Attendorn-Finnentrop Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bad Marienberg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bell-Hundheim UL | — | Small Airport |
| Bergneustadt-Auf dem Dümpel Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Betzdorf-Kirchen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bonn-Hangelar Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bottenhorn Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Braunfels Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Breitscheid Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dauborn Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dierdorf-Wienau Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Eibinger Forstwiese Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Eudenbach Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Hagen-Hof-Wahl Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hirzenhain Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hörbach Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hünsborn Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Koblenz-Winningen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Langenlonsheim Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Laufenselden Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Limburg-Elz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lindlar Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Meinerzhagen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mendig Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Meschede-Schüren Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Michelbach Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Mönchsheide Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Montabaur Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Nannhausen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Nastätten Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Naunheim / Maifeld Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Oberems Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Oeventrop-Ruhrwiesen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Plettenberg-Hüinghausen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Radevormwald-Leye Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Reichshof-Eckenhagen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Riedelbach Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Schameder Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Schmallenberg-Rennefeld Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Merkelbach
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Haus der Gesundheit | ||
| newcare clinic Altenkirchen | ||
| Rosbacher Reha Physio-Sport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Merkelbach
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Herz-Jesu-Kapelle |
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What is the population of Merkelbach?
Merkelbach has a population of 381 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 34 people per square mile, spread across 11.2 square miles.
Is Merkelbach expensive to live in?
The median household income is $31,040, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $65,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $325 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Merkelbach?
Merkelbach has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.0 inches, with 25.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Merkelbach?
There are 15 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Merkelbach?
The median home value in Merkelbach is $65,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $325. The homeownership rate is 75.0%.