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Meschede, Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
Meschede is a mid-size city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany with a population of 32,224. Elevation: 892 ft (272 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Meschede
Meschede is a town in the Hochsauerland district, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is the capital of the district Hochsauerlandkreis.
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| Population | 32,224 |
| Population Density | 373 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 892 ft (272 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.3502°, 8.2833° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Average Temperature | 46°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.6 inches (1,082 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 11.7 inches (30 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $33,082 |
About Meschede
Meschede is a mid-size city in Germany (North Rhine-Westphalia) with a population of 32,224. The city sits at an elevation of 892 feet (272 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Meschede vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $33,082 |
| 56% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 1,257 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $76,400 |
| 73% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $382 |
| 67% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 53.6% |
| Owner-Occupied | 53.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 46.4% |
| Housing Units | 12,890 |
Property Tax
Climate in Meschede
Meschede has an average annual temperature of 8.3°C (47°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.6°C), the coldest is Jan (0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1008 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.2°F |
| 14% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 892 ft (272 m) |
| Area | 86.4 sq mi (223.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 373/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.3502°N, 8.2833°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (166 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 166 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
Meschede has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 33°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and April the driest (2.8").
Schools in Meschede
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don-Bosco-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Schule unter dem Regenbogen | - | - | - | - |
| Gymnasium der Benediktiner | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Wehrstapel | - | - | - | - |
| St. Johannes-Grundschule | - | - | - | - |
| St.-Jakobus-Grundschule | - | - | - | - |
| August-Macke-Schulzentrum | - | - | - | - |
| Mariengrundschule | - | - | - | - |
| St. Walburga Realschule | - | - | - | - |
| Berufskolleg Meschede des HSK | - | - | - | - |
| Berufskolleg Meschede | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Meschede
32 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technolovers EDM | club house, dance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio HÄNDEL | classic, classic jazz | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Lippewelle Hamm | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| WDR COSMO -- (https) | diversity, global | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio CLASSIC ROCK | active rock, classic rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio HOUSE | dance, dance music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ROMANTIC PIANO by Epic Piano | classic, classical | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Sauerland | 80er, 90er | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ERF Jess | christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BreakZ HipHop & House | edm, elektro | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Lippewelle Hamm | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio LO-FI | chillout, easy listening | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Dunkler Welle - Das Schwärzeste Radio Im Netz | eclectic | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Feierfreund | - | MP3 | |
| EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Dinner | ambient, chillout | MP3 192 kbps | |
| BFBS Germany | mix | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Technolovers HARDCORE | electronic, electronica | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radius 92.1 - Das Campusradio für Siegen | campusradio, deutsch | MP3 192 kbps | |
| WDR 2 Südwestfalen | local news, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio 2010er | 2010's, 2010er | MP3 192 kbps | |
| EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Restaurant Music | #, chillout | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio LATIN | hiphop, latin | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio CHILLOUT | chill, chillout | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio SCHUMANN | boston symphony orchestra, classic hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio LOVEHITS | liebe, liebeslieder | 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 | |
| Technolovers MELBOURNE BOUNCE | bass, club dance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| move IT Radio | edm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Larmo | pop music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio | acid jazz, classic jazz | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Meschede
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| alte Besteckfabrik | ||||
| Alte Sägemühle Remblinghausen | ||||
| Bergbaumuseum Siciliaschacht | ||||
| Besucherbergwerk Ramsbeck | ||||
| BilstEinblicke | ||||
| Brennpunkt - Feuerwehrmuseum der Generationen | ||||
| Burghofmuseum | ||||
| DampfLandLeute – Museum Eslohe | ||||
| Drehkoite | ||||
| Eberhard Henneböle Museum | ||||
| Eisenbahnwaggon | ||||
| Feuerwehrmuseum Soest | ||||
| Galileo-Park | ||||
| Gerichtsmuseum Bad Fredeburg | ||||
| Grünsandsteinmuseum | ||||
| Heimat- und Jagdmuseum 'Alte Schmitte' | ||||
| Heimathaus | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum „Alte Mühle“ | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Haus Dassel | ||||
| Kettenschmiedemuseum Sichtigvor | ||||
| Kunsthaus alte Mühle | ||||
| Kunstmuseum Wilhelm-Morgner-Haus | ||||
| Kunstschmiede Schütte | ||||
| Landschaftsinformationszentrum | ||||
| LiebesLeben_Museum | ||||
| LWL-Museum für Naturkunde Außenstelle Kahler Asten Winterberg | ||||
| Osthofentor (Museum) | ||||
| Psychiatrie-Museum | ||||
| Sauerland-Museum | ||||
| Schieferbau Nuttlar | ||||
| Schieferbergbau- und Heimatmuseum | ||||
| St. Patrokli-Dom-Museum | ||||
| Städt. Museum Haus Kupferhammer | ||||
| Stadtmuseum "Schatzkammer Propstei" | ||||
| Steinmuseum | ||||
| Stertschultenhof | ||||
| Waldarbeitermuseum | ||||
| Westfälische Salzwelten | ||||
| Wintersport-Museum |
Libraries in Meschede
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fachbibliothek FH SWF | 0.0 | |||||
| Fachbibliothek Meschede | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeinde-Bücherei Bad Sassendorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Möhnesee | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei St. Walburga | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. öffentl. Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Scriptorium | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Alt-Arnsberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Meschede | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Warstein | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Soest | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei St. Pankratius Warstein | 0.0 | |||||
| Touristinformation | 0.0 | |||||
| Treffpunkt Bücherei | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Meschede
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gutenbergplatz | |||||
| Marktplatz | |||||
| Neumarkt | |||||
| Warsteiner Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wilkeplatz |
Hotels in Meschede
7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Meschede
30 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Meschede
7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Meschede
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Meschede
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Meschede
4 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Meschede
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Meschede
11 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Meschede
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Meschede
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Meschede
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Meschede
10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Meschede
10 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Meschede
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Meschede
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altenrüthener Landbierbrauerei | ||||
| Warsteiner Brauerei Haus Cramer |
Stadiums & Teams in Meschede
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Meschede
6 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 | - | - | - |
| Skihang am Poppenberg in Brilon | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skihang Tüppel | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Meschede
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Airport | DTM | Large Airport |
| Paderborn Lippstadt Airport | PAD | Large Airport |
| Bielefeld Airport | BFE | Medium Airport |
| Siegerland Airport | SGE | Medium Airport |
| Ahlen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Allendorf-Eder Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Altena-Hegenscheid Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Amöneburg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Arnsberg-Menden Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Arnsberg-Ruhrwiese Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Attendorn-Finnentrop Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Marienberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Beelen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bergneustadt-Auf dem Dümpel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Betzdorf-Kirchen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bottenhorn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Breitscheid Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brilon-Hochsauerland Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Büren Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Detmold Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Drensteinfurt Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Everswinkel Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gießen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hamm-Lippewiesen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hengsen-Opherdicke Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hirzenhain Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Homberg (Ohm) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hörbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hünsborn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Iserlohn-Rheinermark Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Iserlohn-Sümmern Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Kamen-Heeren Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Korbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Marburg-Schönstadt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Meinerzhagen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Menden-Barge Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mengeringhausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Meschede-Schüren Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Münster-Telgte Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oelde Bergeler Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oerlinghausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oeventrop-Ruhrwiesen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Paderborn-Haxterberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Plettenberg-Hüinghausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Reichshof-Eckenhagen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Schameder Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Schmallenberg-Rennefeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Siegen-Eisernhardt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Soest-Bad Sassendorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vinsebeck Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Meschede
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bahnhofskiosk- Minimarkt | |
| Deutsche Post AG NL Meschede | |
| Meier | |
| Postservice, Presse Lotto Tabak |
Treatment Centers in Meschede
9 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Aslan-Klinik | ||
| Aslan-Kurpark-Villa | ||
| Dr. Becker Klinik Möhnesee | ||
| Fachklinik Hochsauerland | ||
| Fachklink Fredeburg | ||
| Johannesbad Fachklinik Holthauser Mühle | ||
| Klinik für Rehabilitation und Heilverfahren Kloster Grafschaft | ||
| Klinik Quellenhof | ||
| Therapiezentrum Am Hennepark |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Meschede
38 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abteikirche Königsmünster | |
| Agatha-Kapelle | |
| Agatha-Kapelle | |
| Blutschwitzender Heiland | |
| ChristenGemeinde im Sauerland e.V. | |
| Christuskirche | |
| Donatus-Kapelle | |
| Evangeliumschristen Baptisten e.V. Meschede | |
| Fatih Moschee | |
| Gränserichkapelle | |
| Gutskapelle Si.Maria | |
| Halloh-Kapelle | |
| Heilige Familie | |
| Hofkapelle | |
| Kapelle | |
| Kapelle der Schmerzhaften Madonna | |
| Kapelle Schederberge | |
| Kapelle St. Johannes Nepomuk | |
| Kapelle zu den 14 Nothelfern | |
| Klausenkapelle |
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What is the population of Meschede?
Meschede has a population of 32,224 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 373 people per square mile, spread across 86.4 square miles.
Is Meschede expensive to live in?
The median household income is $33,082, 56% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $76,400 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $382 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Meschede?
Meschede has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.6 inches, with 11.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Meschede?
There are 1,257 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Meschede?
The median home value in Meschede is $76,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $382. The homeownership rate is 53.6%.