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Merkenbach, Germany
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Merkenbach is a small town in Hesse, Germany with a population of 1,600. Elevation: 827 ft (252 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
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People
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| Population | 1,600 |
| Population Density | 45 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.6563°, 8.2951° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Hesse |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.6 inches (981 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 14.9 inches (38 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,966 |
About Merkenbach
Merkenbach is a small town in Germany (Hesse) with a population of 1,600. The city sits at an elevation of 827 feet (252 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 38.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Merkenbach vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $28,966 |
| 61% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 62 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $93,000 |
| 67% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $465 |
| 60% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 55.6% |
| Owner-Occupied | 55.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 44.4% |
| Housing Units | 640 |
Property Tax
Climate in Merkenbach
Merkenbach has an average annual temperature of 9.2°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 802 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 221 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Area | 35.3 sq mi (91.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 45/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.6563°N, 8.2951°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (116 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 116 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
Merkenbach has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 33°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (2.1").
Schools in Merkenbach
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neue Friedensschule | — | — | — | — |
| Neue Friedensschule | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Merkenbach
98 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hit Radio FFH | pop, top 40 | MP3 128 kbps | |
| __TECHNO__ by rautemusik.fm | ambient techno, deep techno | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Technolovers EDM | club house, dance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Hit Radio FFH (105,9) | ffh | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio HÄNDEL | classic, classic jazz | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio COUNTRY | alternative country, classic country | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Technolovers DEEP HOUSE | deep house, electro house | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio VIVALDI | classic, classical | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Hit Radio FFH - 80er | 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RauteMusik - TECHNO | acid, acidcore | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Hit Radio FFH - Eurodance | eurodance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| harmony +70er | 70s, oldies | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| hr4 Mittelhessen | oldies, schlager | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Technolovers DRUM N BASS | bass, drum & bass | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio CLASSIC ROCK | active rock, classic rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Epic Lounge - IBIZA CHILLOUT LOUNGE | ambient, ambient and relaxation music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| planet radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hit Radio FFH - Top 40 | top 40 | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CHILLOUT PIANO by Epic Piano | chillout, chillout radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio 50s | 50s, 60s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio 80s ROCK | 1980s, 80er | MP3 192 kbps | |
| hr3 Mittelhessen | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio GOSPEL | christian-gospel, gospel | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ROMANTIC PIANO by Epic Piano | classic, classical | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio LO-FI | chillout, easy listening | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Club 74 Discothek Esch | classic rock, hard rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio CINEMA HITS | cinema, movie | MP3 192 kbps | |
| BreakZ HipHop & House | edm, elektro | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Hit Radio FFH - Weihnachtsradio | christmas music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| planet radio (black beats) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ERF Jess | christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HARMONY +90ER | 90's, 90er | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hit Radio FFH - Schlagerkult | schlager | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio BRAZIL | bachata, brasil | MP3 192 kbps | |
| WDR 2 Südwestfalen | local news, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| GRIEG by Epic Piano | classic hits, classical | MP3 192 kbps | |
| TSCHAIKOWSKI by Epic Piano | classical, classical piano | MP3 192 kbps | |
| CHOPIN by Epic Piano | chopin, classic | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radius 92.1 - Das Campusradio für Siegen | campusradio, deutsch | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Bürgerfunk Dresden | reggae | MP3 64 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio CHRISTMAS | ballade, ballads | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio KARNEVAL | carnival, hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| NRJ Sachsen - Hit Music Only | death-metal | MP3 | |
| bigFM Hessen | hip-hop, pop | AAC | |
| Baltic Radio | 80er, deep house | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio 80s | 1980s, 80er | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Technolovers HARDCORE | electronic, electronica | MP3 192 kbps | |
| DEEJAY-RADIO GERMANY | chill, chillout | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio GREATEST HITS | 70er, 70s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Hit Radio FFH - Soundtrack | soundtrack | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hit Radio FFH - Lounge | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hit Radio FFH - iTUNES TOP 40 | — | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Hit Radio FFH - Leider Geil | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hit Radio FFH - Just 90S | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Technolovers HOUSE | dance, dance music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| HIT RADIO FFH - Brandneu | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hit Radio FFH - Summer Feeling | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| planet radio (nightwax) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hit Radio FFH - Soundtrack (AAC+) | — | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Hit Radio FFH - 90er (MP3) | 90s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hit Radio FFH - Summer Feeling | — | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Hit Radio FFH - Leider Geil | — | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio LATIN | hiphop, latin | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Worni FM | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Studio Riedberg | pop, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Technolovers MELBOURNE BOUNCE | bass, club dance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RauteMusik Caribbean Wave | afro, afro-latin music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| PIANO COVERHITS by Epic Piano | charts, classical piano | MP3 192 kbps | |
| CHRISTMAS PIANO by Epic Piano | christian, christmas | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Hit Radio FFH - Party | party | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio SCHUMANN | boston symphony orchestra, classic hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Hit Radio FFH - Acoustic Hits | — | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio CHILLOUT | chill, chillout | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RauteMusik K-POP | #, #charts | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio GRAN PRIX | charts, dance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Hit Radio FFH - 80er (AAC+) | — | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| Hit Radio FFH - Deutsch Pur | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Planet Radio 106.7 (US) | 2000s alternative, 90s alternative | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Słubfurt FM | gospel | MP3 | |
| Hit Radio FFH - iTUNES TOP 40 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hit Radio FFH - Party | — | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| Technolovers ELECTRO | dance, dance music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Planet Radio | — | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| LISZT by Epic Piano | classic, classical | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RauteMusik COFEE-MUSIC | chill, chillout | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Hit Radio FFH - DIE 80ER | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hit Radio FFH - Deutsch Pur | — | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Hit Radio FFH - Weihnachtsradio | — | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| Hit Radio FFH - Acoustic Hits | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio DEUTSCHRAP | deutsch, deutsche lieder | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio SCHUBERT | boston symphony orchestra, classic | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Hit Radio FFH - Lounge | — | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio 2000er | 2000er, 2000s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Hit Radio FFH - 90er (AAC+) | — | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| HIT RADIO FFH - Brandneu | — | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| hr3 Mittgelhessen | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hit Radio FFH - Rock | rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hit Radio FFH - Eurodance | — | AAC+ 47 kbps |
Museums in Merkenbach
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alte Schule Herbornseelbach | ||||
| Alte Vogtei | ||||
| Bergbau- und Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Bergbau-Museum "Eiserne Hand" | ||||
| Bergbaumuseum | ||||
| Bergbaustube | ||||
| Bollwerk Die Glocke | ||||
| Deutsches Baumaschinen-Modell-Museum | ||||
| Dorfschmiede | ||||
| Dr. Kannegiesser'sches Waldmuseum | ||||
| Ernst Leitz Museum | ||||
| Erzverladeanlage Ahausen | ||||
| Feld- und Grubenbahnmuseum Fortuna | ||||
| Feuerwache Westerwald | ||||
| Fürstliches Familienmuseum | ||||
| Hailo Museum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum "Alte Schule" | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Alte Schule | ||||
| Heimatmuseum der Stadt Aßlar im Schloss zu Werdorf | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Ellar | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Garbenheim | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Übernthal | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Wommelshausen | ||||
| Heimatstube Blasbach | ||||
| Höhlenmuseum | ||||
| Industrie- und Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Jerusalemhaus | ||||
| Kunst- und Kulturhaus Alte Schule | ||||
| Landwirtschaftsmuseum Lahn-Dill | ||||
| Museum Erdbachium | ||||
| Museum für Bergbau und Fernmeldetechnik | ||||
| Museum für Heimat- und Industriegeschichte | ||||
| Museum Wilnsdorf | ||||
| Nationales Automuseum – The Loh Collection | ||||
| Naturkunderaum im Bürgertreff | ||||
| Palais Papius | ||||
| Psychatriemuseum | ||||
| Reichskammergerichtsmuseum | ||||
| Rosenhang Galerie | ||||
| Stadt- und Industriemuseum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Leun | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Obermühle | ||||
| Töpfermuseum | ||||
| Turmmuseum | ||||
| Villa Grün | ||||
| Viseum Wetzlar | ||||
| Wassermuseum Löhnberg | ||||
| Wilhelmsturm |
Libraries in Merkenbach
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek des Theologischen Seminars der EKHN | 0.0 | |||||
| Die Bücherei St. Cäcilia Irmgarteichen | 0.0 | |||||
| Ev. Öffentliche Bibliothek der Kirchengemeinde Burgsolms | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeinde und Schulbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindemediothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Jugendbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. Öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. öffentliche Bücherrei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische öffentliche Bücherei St. Nikolaus | 0.0 | |||||
| KÖB | 0.0 | |||||
| Kreis- und Stadtbücherei Weilburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Leseraum | 0.0 | |||||
| Pfarrbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Phantastische Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Wetzlar | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Wetzlar Zweigstelle Naunheim | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Braunfels | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Herborn | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Merkenbach
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domplatz | |||||
| Flohmarkt | |||||
| Flohmarkt | |||||
| Herborner Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Herborner Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Herborner Wochenmarkt |
Hotels in Merkenbach
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Merkenbach
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Merkenbach
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Merkenbach
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brauhaus J. F. Irle | ||||
| SuDWERK |
Stadiums & Teams in Merkenbach
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Merkenbach
4 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skihang Dautphetal-Holzhausen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hesselbacher Gletscher | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skiarena Hahnenbecke | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skiliftkarussell Winterberg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Merkenbach
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt Main Airport | FRA | Large Airport |
| Frankfurt-Egelsbach Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Mainz-Finthen Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Siegerland Airport | SGE | Medium Airport |
| Wiesbaden Army Airfield | WIE | Medium Airport |
| Ailertchen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Allendorf-Eder Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Altena-Hegenscheid Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Amöneburg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Anspach-Taunus Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Arnsberg-Ruhrwiese Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Aßlarer Hütte Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Attendorn-Finnentrop Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bad Marienberg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bergneustadt-Auf dem Dümpel Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Betzdorf-Kirchen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bottenhorn Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Braunfels Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Breitscheid Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brilon-Hochsauerland Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dauborn Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dierdorf-Wienau Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Eibinger Forstwiese Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Garbenheimer Wiesen Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Gießen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gießen-Lützellinden Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gießen-Reiskirchen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hirzenhain Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Homberg (Ohm) Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hörbach Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hünsborn Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Korbach Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Langenlonsheim Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Laufenselden Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Limburg-Elz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Marburg-Schönstadt Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Meinerzhagen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mengeringhausen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Meschede-Schüren Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Michelbach Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Montabaur Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Nastätten Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Nidda Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ober-Mörlen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Oberems Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Oeventrop-Ruhrwiesen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pfingstweide Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Plettenberg-Hüinghausen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pohlheim Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Reichelsheim Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Merkenbach
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| MEDIAN Klinik Eschenburg | ||
| REHA-Zentrum in Wetzlar GmbH Zentrum für medizinische Rehabilitation und Praxis für Physiotherapie | ||
| Rehazentrum Kumst |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Merkenbach
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ev. Kirche | |
| Evangelische Kirche |
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What is the population of Merkenbach?
Merkenbach has a population of 1,600 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 35.3 square miles.
Is Merkenbach expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,966, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $93,000 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $465 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Merkenbach?
Merkenbach 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 221 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 38.6 inches, with 14.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Merkenbach?
There are 62 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Merkenbach?
The median home value in Merkenbach is $93,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $465. The homeownership rate is 55.6%.