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Merklingen, Germany

Baden-Wurttemberg · Germany

Merklingen is a small town in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany with a population of 1,871. Elevation: 2,326 ft (709 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

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B+ Good
1,871 Population 40/sq mi density
2,326 ft Elevation 709 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
37.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$31,891 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
$31,891 median income
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$104,400 home value, $522/mo rent

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About Merklingen

Merklingen

Merklingen is a municipality in the district of Alb-Donau in Baden-Württemberg in Germany.

People

Population1,871
Density40/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$31,891

Housing

A+
Home Value$104,400
Rent$522
Ownership66.2%
Housing Units748

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain37.9 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation2,326 ft (709 m)
Population1,871
Population Density40 / sq mi
Elevation2,326 ft (709 m)
Coordinates48.5114°, 9.7550°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceBaden-Wurttemberg
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation37.9 inches (962 mm)
Annual Snowfall22.9 inches (58 cm)
Median Household Income$31,891

About Merklingen

Merklingen is a small town in Germany (Baden-Wurttemberg) with a population of 1,871. The city sits at an elevation of 2,326 feet (709 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Merklingen is $31,891, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 73 business establishments.

Income: Merklingen vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$31,891
58% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)73

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Merklingen is $104,400, 63% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $522 (55% below the national average of $1,163). 66.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 748 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$104,400
63% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$522
55% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.2%
Owner-Occupied66.2%
Renter-Occupied33.8%
Housing Units748

Property Tax

Climate in Merklingen

Merklingen has an average annual temperature of 7.9°C (46°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.9°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 949 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.8°C / 31°F -3.8° / 2.1° 73.4
Feb -0.2°C / 32°F -3.8° / 3.4° 65.3
Mar 3.4°C / 38°F -0.9° / 7.8° 75.4
Apr 7.6°C / 46°F 2.3° / 12.8° 61.4
May 11.6°C / 53°F 6.3° / 16.9° 96.0
Jun 15.1°C / 59°F 9.8° / 20.4° 94.2
Jul 16.9°C / 62°F 11.4° / 22.4° 102.5
Aug 16.9°C / 62°F 11.4° / 22.4° 83.0
Sep 12.6°C / 55°F 7.6° / 17.6° 69.2
Oct 8.3°C / 47°F 4.2° / 12.4° 72.9
Nov 3.2°C / 38°F 0° / 6.3° 71.9
Dec -0.1°C / 32°F -3° / 2.8° 84.0
Merklingen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. The area receives 22.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,326 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below Germany avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,326 ft (709 m)
Area47.1 sq mi (122.0 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates48.5114°N, 9.7550°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.9"
0% below Germany avg
Snowfall 22.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.53"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 143 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 65 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 147 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 142 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 140 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 140 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 141 km
Jul 10, 1993 4 km S of Hirschegg, Austria M4.2 137 km
Aug 24, 1996 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland M4.2 129 km
Oct 21, 1997 1 km NE of Wangen, Germany M4.1 27 km
Jun 26, 2021 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France M4.1 145 km
Mar 4, 2000 2 km NW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.1 139 km
Jan 17, 2018 2 km NE of Innerbraz, Austria M4.0 150 km
Jun 10, 2000 1 km NNW of Warth, Austria M4.0 142 km
Jul 9, 2022 2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany M4.0 65 km
Jun 25, 1995 1 km ESE of Kleinandelfingen, Switzerland M3.9 128 km
Jan 27, 2002 5 km WNW of Ostrach, Germany M3.9 68 km
Jun 28, 1996 3 km SSW of Schoppernau, Austria M3.9 138 km
May 17, 1996 1 km SSE of Sennwald, Switzerland M3.9 142 km
Apr 21, 1998 Germany M3.9 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in
February 31°F (-0°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.7 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
May 53°F (11°C) 3.8 in
June 58°F (14°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 62°F (16°C) 3.5 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.1 in
December 32°F (0°C) 3.1 in

Merklingen has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 31°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Merklingen

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Schule
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Radio Stations near Merklingen

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio 7 pop, rock MP3
Hitradio Antenne 1 Göppingen .mp3 (128 kbit/s) MP3
Freefm MP3 192 kbps
Radio 7 - Vatertag Hits hits MP3
Radio Fips [mp3] community radio MP3 192 kbps
Antenne Vorarlberg Schlagerkult (AT) schlager AAC
Radio 7 (RU) MP3 128 kbps
Freies Radio StHörfunk MP3 320 kbps
Radio Fips [aac] community radio MP3 192 kbps
Trigger.FM MP3

Museums in Merklingen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alte Post
Ausstellung Steinzeitdorf Ehrenstein
Besenmuseum
Biosphärenzentrum Schwäbische Alb
Die Einsteins
Dokumentationsraum für staufische Geschichte
Donauschwäbisches Zentralmuseum
DRK-Landesmuseum Baden-Württemberg
DZOK
Edwin-Scharff-Museum
Festungsmuseum Fort Oberer Kuhberk (Werk XXXII)
Galerie im Alten Bau
Galerie Sebastianskapelle
Geschichte Im Turm
Gralglas Museum
Haus der Stadtgeschichte
Heimatgeschichtliche Sammlung Jungingen
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum im Berchtoldshof
HfG-Archiv Ulm
Höhlenkundliches Museum
Jüdisches Museum
Klostervilla Adelberg
Kunsthalle Weishaupt
Kunstsammlung Franz Hermann Widmer
Kutschenmuseum
KZ-Gedenkstätte Oberer Kuhberg
Landtechnik-Museum
Landwirtschaftliches Museum in Adlerwirts Stadel
m25
m25 - Birdly
Magirus Iveco Museum (S3)
Märklineum
Mikroskop Museum
Milchhäusle
Modemuseum Feigel
Mörikehaus Ochsenwang
Mühlenmuseum
Museum "Altes Pumpwerk"
Museum Altes Lager (BT34)
Museum Brot und Kunst
Museum Ehingen
Museum im Alten Bau
Museum im alten Brauhaus
Museum im Konventbau
Museum im Storchen
Museum im Ursula-Stift
Museum in der Klostermühle
Museum Lebenslinien
Museum Patina
Museum Pumpwerk Teuringshofen
Museum Ulm
Museumsinsel
Naturkundliches Museum
Naturmuseum
Naturmuseum Ulm
Naturschutzzentrum Schopflocher Alb
Radiomuseum
Römermuseum in der Schule
Schatztruhenmuseum
Schlossmuseum
Schönhengster Heimatmuseum
Siebenstern-Imkerei
Städtische Galerie
Steinzeitdorf Ehrenstein
Technikmuseum Alte Säge
TrÜPl Museum (OF5)
Turmuhrenmuseum Granheim
Urgeschichtliches Museum
Urgeschichtliches Museum
Urweltmuseum Hauff
Wassermuseum
Weberei- und Heimatmuseum
Zehntscheuer

Libraries in Merklingen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek am Rathaus0.0
Bibliothek der Fantastik0.0
Bibliothek Helmholtzstraße0.0
Bibliothek Im Kronenhof0.0
Bibliotheks-Zentrale Universität-West0.0
Bibliothekssaal im Kloster Wiblingen0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei Altheim0.0
Bücherei Bermaringen0.0
Bücherei Blaustein0.0
Bücherei Deggingen0.0
Bücherei Gemeinde Dornstadt0.0
Bücherei im Berchtoldshof0.0
Bücherei Wißgoldingen0.0
Bücherturm0.0
Evangelische Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei Lonsee0.0
Gemeindebücherei Merklingen0.0
Gemeindebücherei Staig0.0
Hochschulbibliothek Göppingen0.0
Hochschulbibliothek Ulm0.0
Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Umwelt Nürtingen-Geislingen, Bibliothek Geislingen0.0
Kath. Öff. Bücherei0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei0.0
KöB St. Martinus Kirchen0.0
Kreismedienzentrum0.0
Ökumenische Gemeindebücherei Ulm-Jungingen0.0
Ortsbücherei Albershausen0.0
Ortsbücherei Gingen0.0
Ortsbüchetrei Wangen0.0
Schloßmarkt Bücherei0.0
Stadbibliothek Göppingen - Kinderbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibilothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Blaubeuren0.0
Stadtbücherei Donzdorf0.0
Stadtbücherei Erbach0.0
Stadtbücherei in der MAG0.0
Stadtbücherei Laichingen0.0
Städtische Bücherei0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Eselsberg0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Weststadt0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Wiblingen0.0
Ulm Central Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Merklingen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bauernmarkt
Dorfplatz
Erbacher Wochenmarkt
Kirchplatz
Wochenmarkt (Mi.)
Wochenmarkt (Sa.)
Wochenmarkt am Weststadthaus
Wochenmarkt Ebersbach
Wochenmarkt Eislingen
Wochenmarkt Göppingen
Wochenmarkt Ulm

Hotels in Merklingen

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alb Inn
Ochsen

Restaurants in Merklingen

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bistro Skybar
Bürgerstüble
Gasthof Krone
H-Albzeit
Ochsen
Sonne

Train Stations in Merklingen

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Merklingen – Schwäbische Alb

Bus Stations in Merklingen

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Merklingen Bahnhof

Gas Stations in Merklingen

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aral
Jet

Banks in Merklingen

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sparkasse Ulm
Volksbank Alb eG
Volksbank Alb eG

Breweries in Merklingen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Berg Brauerei
Brauerei Gold Ochsen
Brauerei Schwert
Burgpilz
Gasthof Brauerei Schwanen
Gruibinger
Hirschbrauerei Schilling
Rössle Bräu
SUEVIA

Stadiums & Teams in Merklingen

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Merklingen

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Rahmensteinhang 0.0 $0
Familienabfahrt 0.0 $0

Airports Near Merklingen

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Memmingen Allgau AirportFMMLarge Airport
Stuttgart AirportSTRLarge Airport
Adolf Würth AirportMedium Airport
Laupheim Air BaseMedium Airport
Mengen-Hohentengen AirfieldMedium Airport
Aalen Heidenheim Elchingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Albstadt-Degerfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Backnang-Heiningen AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Ditzenbach AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Saulgau AirfieldSmall Airport
Bartholomä-Amalienhof AirfieldSmall Airport
Baumerlenbach AirfieldSmall Airport
Berg AirfieldSmall Airport
Berneck AirfieldSmall Airport
Biberach an der Riß AirfieldSmall Airport
Blaubeuren AirfieldSmall Airport
Bopfingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Degmarn Glider FieldSmall Airport
Dinkelsbühl-Sinbronn AirfieldSmall Airport
Donzdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Ellwangen AirfieldSmall Airport
Erbach AirfieldSmall Airport
Esslingen-Jägerhaus AirfieldSmall Airport
Farrenberg GliderfieldSmall Airport
Feuchtwangen Private AirstripSmall Airport
Gerstetten AirfieldSmall Airport
Giengen/Brenz AirfieldSmall Airport
Göppingen-Bezgenriet AirfieldSmall Airport
Grabenstetten AirfieldSmall Airport
Gruibingen-Nortel AirfieldSmall Airport
Gundelfingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Günzburg-Donauried AirfieldSmall Airport
Hahnweide AirfieldSmall Airport
Hayingen Glider FieldSmall Airport
Heilbronn-Böckingen Glider FieldSmall Airport
Heiligenberg Glider FieldSmall Airport
Heubach AirfieldSmall Airport
Hornberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Hülben AirfieldSmall Airport
Illertissen AirfieldSmall Airport
Irsingen-Hesselberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Laichingen Jakob Laur AirfieldSmall Airport
Leibertingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Leutkirch-Unterzeil AirfieldSmall Airport
Löchgau AirfieldSmall Airport
Magolsheim UltralightSmall Airport
Marbach-Rielingshausen AirfieldSmall Airport
Meidelstetten GliderfieldSmall Airport
Mittelfischach Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Morbach Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Merklingen

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
DHL
Hermes Paketshop
Postfiliale 519

Treatment Centers in Merklingen

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Kurhaus Bad Boll
ZAR Ulm Zentrum für ambulante Rehabilitation

Churches & Religious Organizations in Merklingen

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Liebfrauenkirche (evangelisch)
Neuapostolische Kirche
Zu den Heiligen Drei Königen

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 Merklingen

What is the population of Merklingen?

Merklingen has a population of 1,871 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 40 people per square mile, spread across 47.1 square miles.

Is Merklingen expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,891, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $104,400 (63% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $522 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Merklingen?

Merklingen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 37.9 inches, with 22.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Merklingen?

There are 73 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Merklingen?

The median home value in Merklingen is $104,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $522. The homeownership rate is 66.2%.

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