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Meßkirch, Germany

Baden-Wurttemberg · Germany

Meßkirch is a small city in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany with a population of 8,736. Elevation: 1,978 ft (603 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
8,736 Population 260/sq mi density
1,978 ft Elevation 603 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
40.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$30,844 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$30,844 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,800 home value, $459/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population8,736
Density260/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$30,844

Housing

A+
Home Value$91,800
Rent$459
Ownership60.3%
Housing Units3,494

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain40.1 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation1,978 ft (603 m)
Population8,736
Population Density260 / sq mi
Elevation1,978 ft (603 m)
Coordinates47.9946°, 9.1148°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceBaden-Wurttemberg
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation40.1 inches (1,017 mm)
Annual Snowfall21.4 inches (54 cm)
Median Household Income$30,844

About Meßkirch

Meßkirch is a small city in Germany (Baden-Wurttemberg) with a population of 8,736. The city sits at an elevation of 1,978 feet (603 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Meßkirch is $30,844, which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 341 business establishments.

Income: Meßkirch vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$30,844
59% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)341

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Meßkirch is $91,800, 67% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $459 (61% below the national average of $1,163). 60.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 3,494 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$91,800
67% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$459
61% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership60.3%
Owner-Occupied60.3%
Renter-Occupied39.7%
Housing Units3,494

Property Tax

Climate in Meßkirch

Meßkirch has an average annual temperature of 8.3°C (47°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 780 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.7°C / 31°F -4° / 2.6° 49.1
Feb 0°C / 32°F -4.5° / 4.5° 40.8
Mar 4.1°C / 39°F -1.4° / 9.6° 47.0
Apr 8°C / 46°F 1.5° / 14.4° 52.6
May 12.3°C / 54°F 6° / 18.6° 88.8
Jun 15.8°C / 60°F 9.5° / 22.2° 92.9
Jul 17.6°C / 64°F 11° / 24.3° 99.7
Aug 17.5°C / 64°F 10.8° / 24.2° 83.5
Sep 13.2°C / 56°F 7.2° / 19.3° 57.5
Oct 8.8°C / 48°F 4° / 13.5° 56.9
Nov 3.4°C / 38°F 0° / 6.8° 51.6
Dec 0.1°C / 32°F -2.9° / 3° 59.6
Meßkirch experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. The area receives 21.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,978 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average49.2°F
9% below Germany avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,978 ft (603 m)
Area33.6 sq mi (87.1 km²)
Population Density260/sq mi
Coordinates47.9946°N, 9.1148°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.1"
5% above Germany avg
Snowfall 21.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.29"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

597 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.5 on Jun 27, 2024.

Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 139 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 25 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 114 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 139 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 93 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 123 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 141 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 86 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 86 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 88 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 87 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 99 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 123 km
Jun 4, 2024 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland M4.2 104 km
Jan 21, 2008 4 km N of Cazis, Switzerland M4.2 139 km
Aug 24, 1996 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland M4.2 60 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 88 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 70 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 103 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.0 in
February 31°F (-0°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.0 in Driest
April 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
June 58°F (15°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 3.6 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.7 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 2.6 in

Meßkirch has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 31°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and March the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Meßkirch

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Conradin-Kreutzer-Schule Grund- und Werkrealschule - - - -
Goldösch-Schule - - - -
Martin-Heidegger-Gymnasium - - - -
Grafen-von-Zimmern-Realschule - - - -
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Radio Stations near Meßkirch

23 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
kontrafunk information, news MP3 192 kbps
Kontrafunk (CH) news MP3 128 kbps
Kontrafunk (AAC 64) (CH) conservative, news AAC 64 kbps
Kontrafunk (MP3 192) (CH) conservative, news MP3 192 kbps
1000 Country Hits country music MP3 128 kbps
Kontrafunk (Mobil) (CH) news, opinion AAC 64 kbps
SWR 4 Studio Friedrichshafen regional radio AAC 128 kbps
70's 80's 90's Riw Vintage Channel 128 kbit/s, 128 kbps MP3 128 kbps
Radio Munot (CH) - MP3 128 kbps
007FM reggae, ska MP3 128 kbps
LOUNGE-RADIO.COM - swiss made (CH) lounge downtempo chillout ambient easy listening AAC+ 64 kbps
LOUNGE-RADIO.COM - swiss made lounge radio, swiss made MP3 128 kbps
Ska World 60s, 70s MP3 128 kbps
Jazz Christmas - MP3 128 kbps
lounge-radio.com (CH) chillout+lounge MP3 128 kbps
Laut FM - Zwo - MP3 128 kbps
Laut FM - Zwei - MP3 128 kbps
Easylounge smooth jazz MP3 128 kbps
Life 4 enjoy christian, christlich MP3 128 kbps
Antenne Vorarlberg Christkindl Radio (AT) christmas AAC
Radio4TNG (CH) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Rasa Schaffhausen (CH) alternative, independent MP3 128 kbps
Radio Stadtfilter (DAB+) (CH) city, pop MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Meßkirch

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alte Grenzsteine von Oberschmeien
Alte Posthalterei
Ausstellung beim grauen Langohr
Bodensee-Obst-Museum
CompuRama Radolfzell e.V. - Museum
Fasnachtsmuseum Schloss Langenstein
Feuchtmayer Museum
Feuerwehrmuseum
Freilichtmuseum Neuhausen ob Eck
Fürstliches Museum
Gerber Museum
Gewandhaus Museum
Gregoriushaus Privat-Museum Alraune
Grenzsteinmuseum Ostrach Freilichtanlage
Grenztafeln der Hohenzollernschen Lande (Preußen) und Baden zwischen Stetten am kalten Markt und Frohnstetten
Haus der Natur
Heidegger-Museum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Albstadt
Heimatmuseum in Planung
Heimatmuseum Runder Turm
Info Kräutergarten
Jünger-Haus
Klostermuseum Inzigkofen
Kräuterkasten
Kultur- und Verkehrsamt im Vorderen Schloß
Marstallmuseum
Militärgeschichtliches Museum Stetten a.k.M.
Mindelsee Ausstellung
Museum
Museum der Stadtgeschichte
Museum für Volkskunst
Museum Oberes Donautal
Oldtimer Museum
Römischer Gutshof
Scharf Eck
Schloß Salem
Schwäbisches Bauernmuseum
Städtisches Museum
Stadtmuseum Stockach
Stauffenberg Museum
Strübhaus (Haus der Malkust)
Tüftler Werkstatt Museum
Zündapp-Museum

Libraries in Meßkirch

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek im Rathaus0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei im Bürgerhaus0.0
Bücherei im Feuchtmayerhaus0.0
Bücherei St. Martin0.0
Bücherei St. Peter und Paul0.0
Bücherei St. Remigius0.0
Gebäude 1080.0
Jugendbücherei / Leseclub Büchermaus0.0
Katholische Bücherei0.0
Leopold-Sophienbibliothek0.0
Stadbücherei0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbücherei Ebingen (Archiv)0.0
Stadtbücherei Mengen0.0
Stadtbücherei Meßstetten0.0
Stadtbücherei Stockach0.0
Stadtbücherei Überlingen0.0

Farmers Markets in Meßkirch

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Donnerstagsmarkt
Gustav-Hammer-Platz
Marktplatz
Marktplatz Nusplingen
Wochenmarkt Aach-Linz
Wochenmarkt Krauchenwies
Wochenmarkt Mengen
Wochenmarkt Meßkirch
Wochenmarkt Pfullendorf
Wochenmarkt Sigmaringen
Wochenmarkt Überlingen

Hotels in Meßkirch

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Adler Alte Post

Restaurants in Meßkirch

14 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CHU (Meßkirch)
Froben
Gasthaus Adler
Gasthaus Krone
Gasthaus Krone Heudorf
Gasthof zum Adler
Grüner Baum
Hotel Adler Alte Post
Krokodil, Pizzeria
La Spina
Pizza Tassone
Pizzeria Etna
Speckbrettle
Zum Bahnhof

Cafes in Meßkirch

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bäckerei Mahl
Bäckerei Neher
Café Brecht
Cafe Campus Galli
Keltenmond Stube - Speisewirtschaft, Biergarten, Caffee, Teehaus, Bar

Monuments in Meßkirch

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Conradin Kreutzer

Castles in Meßkirch

3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ruine Benzenberg
Schloss Messkirch
Wasserschloss Menningen

Veterinaries in Meßkirch

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tierarztpraxis Kettenacker

Gas Stations in Meßkirch

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agip
ECO Tankstelle
Freie Tankstelle
Rafael Widmann Technik
ZG Raiffeisen Tankstelle

Banks in Meßkirch

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sparkasse
Volksbank

Breweries in Meßkirch

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Balinger Adlerbräu
Brauhaus Zollernalb GmbH

Stadiums & Teams in Meßkirch

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Meßkirch

14 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Urnäsch Osteregg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gonten 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sollegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Fischenthal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Ghöch 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Bäretswil 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Steg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Heumöserlift 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Schwellbrunn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Degersheim 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Oberegg-St. Anton 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bischofsberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grub-Kaien 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pfänder 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Meßkirch

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bodensee Airport FriedrichshafenFDHLarge Airport
Stuttgart AirportSTRLarge Airport
Zürich AirportZRHLarge Airport
Donaueschingen-Villingen Airfield-Medium Airport
Dübendorf Air Base-Medium Airport
Mengen-Hohentengen Airfield-Medium Airport
Sankt Gallen Altenrhein AirportACHMedium Airport
Albstadt-Degerfeld Airfield-Small Airport
Amlikon Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Ditzenbach Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Saulgau Airfield-Small Airport
Berg Airfield-Small Airport
Berneck Airfield-Small Airport
Biberach an der Riß Airfield-Small Airport
Binningen Glider Field-Small Airport
Blaubeuren Airfield-Small Airport
Blumberg Airfield-Small Airport
Bohlhof Glider Field-Small Airport
Bösingen-Dunningen Airfield-Small Airport
Deckenpfronn-Egelsee Airfield-Small Airport
Donzdorf Airfield-Small Airport
Eutingen Airfield-Small Airport
Farrenberg Gliderfield-Small Airport
Göppingen-Bezgenriet Airfield-Small Airport
Grabenstetten Airfield-Small Airport
Gruibingen-Nortel Airfield-Small Airport
Hahnweide Airfield-Small Airport
Haiterbach-Nagold Glider Field-Small Airport
Hayingen Glider Field-Small Airport
Heiligenberg Glider Field-Small Airport
Hilzingen Airfield-Small Airport
Hohenems-Dornbirn AirfieldHOHSmall Airport
Hülben Airfield-Small Airport
Klippeneck Airfield-Small Airport
Konstanz Airfield-Small Airport
Laichingen Jakob Laur Airfield-Small Airport
Leibertingen Airfield-Small Airport
Lommis Airfield-Small Airport
Magolsheim Ultralight-Small Airport
Markdorf Glider Field-Small Airport
Meidelstetten Gliderfield-Small Airport
Münsingen-Eisberg Airfield-Small Airport
Musbach Airfield-Small Airport
Nabern-Teck Airfield-Small Airport
Neuhausen ob Eck Airfield-Small Airport
Oppingen-Au Airfield-Small Airport
Pfullendorf Airfield-Small Airport
Poltringen Airfield-Small Airport
Radolfzell-Stahlringen Airfield-Small Airport
Reiselfingen Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Meßkirch

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Andachtsplatz
Aussegnungskapelle
Dreifaltigkeitskapelle
Evangelische Freikirchliche Mennonitengemeinde Messkirch
Heilandskirche
Holzkirche
Josefskapelle
Liebfrauenkirche
Neuapostolische Kirche
Sankt Anna
Sankt Martin
St. Josef Kirche
St. Nikolaus
St. Peter und Paul
Vierzehn Nothelfer 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 Meßkirch

What is the population of Meßkirch?

Meßkirch has a population of 8,736 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 260 people per square mile, spread across 33.6 square miles.

Is Meßkirch expensive to live in?

The median household income is $30,844, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $91,800 (67% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $459 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Meßkirch?

Meßkirch has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 40.1 inches, with 21.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Meßkirch?

There are 341 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Meßkirch?

The median home value in Meßkirch is $91,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $459. The homeownership rate is 60.3%.

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