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Nieheim, Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany

Nieheim is a small city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany with a population of 6,961. Elevation: 659 ft (201 m). Average temperature: 47°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
6,961 Population 172/sq mi density
659 ft Elevation 201 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 9°C
36.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$30,200 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$30,200 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,800 home value, $324/mo rent

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About Nieheim

Nieheim

Nieheim is a town in Höxter district in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Historical names of Nieheim are: Nihem, Nyem, and Nym. The town covers an area of about 80 km2 and has about 6,250 inhabitants.

People

Population6,961
Density172/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$30,200

Housing

A+
Home Value$64,800
Rent$324
Ownership71.1%
Housing Units2,784

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (9°C)
Rain36.1 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Population6,961
Population Density172 / sq mi
Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Coordinates51.8050°, 9.1130°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceNorth Rhine-Westphalia
Average Temperature47°F (9°C)
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation36.1 inches (917 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.5 inches (24 cm)
Median Household Income$30,200

About Nieheim

Nieheim is a small city in Germany (North Rhine-Westphalia) with a population of 6,961. The city sits at an elevation of 659 feet (201 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Nieheim is $30,200, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 271 business establishments.

Income: Nieheim vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$30,200
60% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)271

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Nieheim is $64,800, 77% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $324 (72% below the national average of $1,163). 71.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,784 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.1x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$64,800
77% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$324
72% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership71.1%
Owner-Occupied71.1%
Renter-Occupied28.9%
Housing Units2,784

Property Tax

Climate in Nieheim

Nieheim has an average annual temperature of 9.9°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.4°C), the coldest is Jan (2°C). Average annual precipitation is 753 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2°C / 36°F -0.6° / 4.6° 74.7
Feb 2.4°C / 36°F -0.6° / 5.5° 51.8
Mar 5.4°C / 42°F 1.5° / 9.4° 64.9
Apr 9.2°C / 49°F 4.2° / 14.3° 35.0
May 13°C / 55°F 7.8° / 18.2° 63.9
Jun 16°C / 61°F 10.7° / 21.3° 64.4
Jul 18.4°C / 65°F 13.1° / 23.6° 75.3
Aug 18.2°C / 65°F 13.1° / 23.3° 77.9
Sep 14.5°C / 58°F 10° / 19° 51.8
Oct 10.3°C / 51°F 6.7° / 13.9° 57.8
Nov 5.9°C / 43°F 3.3° / 8.6° 62.8
Dec 3°C / 37°F 0.5° / 5.4° 72.9
Nieheim experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 659 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below Germany avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Area40.4 sq mi (104.7 km²)
Population Density172/sq mi
Coordinates51.8050°N, 9.1130°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.1"
5% below Germany avg
Snowfall 9.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.62"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

114 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.4 on Jul 18, 2008.

May 16, 1991 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany M4.7 115 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 118 km
Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 129 km
Mar 22, 1993 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.8 103 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 120 km
Jan 29, 1994 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.7 103 km
Aug 3, 1992 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany M3.6 107 km
Aug 3, 1995 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany M3.6 110 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km SW of Recke, Germany M3.4 115 km
Nov 24, 1990 3 km E of Dortmund, Germany M3.4 114 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SE of Dortmund, Germany M3.3 117 km
Dec 19, 1994 2 km SE of Kamen, Germany M3.2 101 km
Jun 27, 1992 2 km WNW of Bergkamen, Germany M3.2 105 km
May 23, 2001 4 km NE of Bergkamen, Germany M3.2 100 km
Dec 14, 1990 3 km NNW of Dortmund, Germany M3.2 118 km
Jan 4, 2000 4 km WSW of Holzwickede, Germany M3.2 112 km
Aug 18, 1998 2 km N of Werne, Germany M3.2 103 km
Jun 4, 1992 4 km W of Lanstrop, Germany M3.2 114 km
Oct 25, 1990 4 km NNE of Dortmund, Germany M3.2 116 km
Sep 18, 1998 0 km ESE of Fröndenberg, Germany M3.2 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.5 in
March 40°F (4°C) 3.0 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in Driest
May 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in
August 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
November 40°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.6 in Wettest

Nieheim has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 33°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and April the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Nieheim

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gemeinschaftsgrundschule Pömbsen-Reelsen - - - -
Schule unterm Regenbogen - - - -
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Radio Stations near Nieheim

42 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO BOB - Power Metal metal, power metal MP3
RADIO BOB - Blues [mp3 | 192 kbps] 1920s, 1960s MP3
Radio BOB - Nu Metal (mp3 192) metal, nu metal MP3
Radio Hochstift - MP3 192 kbps
Technolovers TROPICAL HOUSE balearic house, deep house MP3 192 kbps
Radio Bob - Classic Rock - MP3
RADIO BOB - Southern Rock [aac | 64 kbps] alternative, blues AAC
RADIO BOB - 70er Rock [aac | 64 kbps] 1970s, classic rock AAC
Radio Herford - MP3 192 kbps
hr1 Nordhessen adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
Radio BOB - Nu Metal (aac 64) metal, nu metal AAC
RADIO BOB - 70er Rock [mp3 | 192 kbps] 1970s, classic rock MP3
hr3 Nordhessen pop MP3 128 kbps
RADIO BOB! 2000er Rock [64 kbit/s AAC] alternative rock, emo AAC
EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Study adult contemporary, ambient MP3 192 kbps
Radio Bob rock/hardrock MP3
Radio bob - AAC
Epic Lounge - COCKTAIL LOUNGE ambient, ambient and relaxation music MP3 192 kbps
RADIO BOB - Chillout Unplugged Songs [mp3 | 192 kbps] aor, art rock MP3
BFBS Germany mix MP3 128 kbps
RADIO BOB - Roadtrip classic rock, hard rock MP3
hr4 Nordhessen oldies, volksmusik MP3 128 kbps
RADIO BOB! Rockparty metal, rock MP3
RADIO BOB - Newcomer new rock, newcomer MP3
radio aktiv Hameln pop, talk MP3 256 kbps
radio flora community radio, freies radio MP3 192 kbps
Coco und Jambo 90s, dance MP3 128 kbps
TeutoRadio - MP3
Hertz 87.9 - Campusradio für Bielefeld | MP3 HQ bielefeld, campus radio MP3
Radio PowerVoice pop, rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Larmo pop music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bob - Country country MP3
Epic Lounge - BEACH CLUB LOUNGE ambient, ambient and relaxation music MP3 192 kbps
EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Hotel Lounge ambient, ambient and relaxation music MP3 192 kbps
Technolovers BIG ROOM big room, bigroom MP3 192 kbps
FMRausch: FM Rausch Radio ambient, avantgarde MP3 128 kbps
Radio BOB! National (192kbps) 80s, 90s MP3
RADIO BOB! DONOTS - MP3
Radio Bob! Britpop - MP3
Lumbung radio alternative, arts MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bob - Women of Rock rock, women MP3
RADIO BOB - Chillout Unplugged Songs [aac | 64 kbps] aor, art rock AAC

Museums in Nieheim

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bier- und Schnapsmuseum
Burg Dringenberg
Burgmuseum
Die Vereinigten Museen
Dorfentwicklungsmuseum
Freilichtmuseum Detmold
Friedrich-Wilhelm-Weber Museum
Fürstliches Residenzschloss Detmold
Geburtshaus Peter Hille
Glasmuseum Bad Driburg
Heimatmuseum & Cafe
Heinz-Koch-Haus Glasmuseum
Historisches Rathaus
Husarenmuseum
Käsemuseum
Korbmachermuseum
Lippisches Landesmuseum
Lippisches Landesmuseum - naturkundliche Sammlung
LWL-Freilichtmuseum Detmold - Westfälisches Landesmuseum für Volkskunde
Möbelmuseum
MoorErlebnisWelt
Museum für russlanddeutsche Kulturgeschichte
Museum Hexenbürgermeisterhaus
Museum im Schloss Bad Pyrmont
Museum Junkerhaus Lemgo
Ölmühle mit Wasserrad
Orgelmuseum
Papiermühle Plöger
Sackmuseum
Stationärmotoren Museum
Teddy- & Puppenmuseum
Traktorenmuseum
Weserrenaissance-Museum

Libraries in Nieheim

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Die Bücherei St. Saturnina0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Lippische Landesbibliothek0.0
Pfarrbücherei Schwaney0.0
Stadtbibliothek Bad Pyrmont0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Bad Driburg0.0
Stadtbücherei Detmold0.0
Stadtbücherei Lemgo0.0
Städtische Bücherei0.0

Farmers Markets in Nieheim

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marktplatz
Marktplatz
Wochenmarkt

Hotels in Nieheim

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Germanenhof
Hotel / Restaurant Berghof
Hotel Hegge
Superior Hotel Ambiente

Restaurants in Nieheim

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Germanenhof
Griechisches Restaurant Dakos
Landgasthaus Nolte
Löseke
Pizzeria da Giovanni
Turn One
Zum Kukuk

Cafes in Nieheim

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café SOL
Krome's Backstube

Castles in Nieheim

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schloss Himmighausen

Dentists in Nieheim

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Röttger & Kollegen

Bus Stations in Nieheim

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nieheim, ZOB

Gas Stations in Nieheim

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tankcenter Nieheim
Tanken und Waschen Middeke

Banks in Nieheim

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sparkasse
Volksbank

Breweries in Nieheim

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Am Niederntor
BrauArt LamaSan
Privatbrauerei Strate Detmold

Stadiums & Teams in Nieheim

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Nieheim

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Skiliftkarussell Winterberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skihang am Poppenberg in Brilon 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Nieheim

45 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hannover AirportHAJLarge Airport
Kassel AirportKSFLarge Airport
Paderborn Lippstadt AirportPADLarge Airport
Bielefeld AirportBFEMedium Airport
Bückeburg Air Base-Medium Airport
Fritzlar Army AirfieldFRZMedium Airport
Wunstorf Air Base-Medium Airport
Auf der Schaufel Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Pyrmont Airfield-Small Airport
Bisperode Airfield-Small Airport
Blomberg-Borkhausen Airfield-Small Airport
Brakel Airfield-Small Airport
Brilon-Hochsauerland Airfield-Small Airport
Bückeburg-Weinberg Airfield-Small Airport
Büren Airfield-Small Airport
Dehausen Airfield-Small Airport
Deisterflieger UL-Small Airport
Der Dingel Airfield-Small Airport
Detmold Airfield-Small Airport
Edermünde-Grifte Airfield-Small Airport
Eimbeckhausen Airfield-Small Airport
Flugplatz „Graner Berg“-Small Airport
Fresh Breeze UL-Small Airport
Gronau Airfield-Small Airport
Hellenhagen Airfield-Small Airport
Hessisch Lichtenau Airfield-Small Airport
Hölleberg Airfield-Small Airport
Höxter-Holzminden Airfield-Small Airport
Ithwiesen Airfield-Small Airport
Korbach Airfield-Small Airport
Melle-Grönegau Airfield-Small Airport
Mengeringhausen Airfield-Small Airport
Mosenberg Airfeld-Small Airport
Oerlinghausen Airfield-Small Airport
Paderborn-Haxterberg Airfield-Small Airport
Porta Westfalica Airfield-Small Airport
Rinteln Airfield-Small Airport
Uslar Airfield-Small Airport
Vinsebeck Airfield-Small Airport
Waldeck Airfield-Small Airport
Warburg-Am Heinberg Airfield-Small Airport
Weper Airfield-Small Airport
Westerenger Airfield-Small Airport
Witzenhausen-Burgberg Glider Field-Small Airport
Zierenberg Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Nieheim

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
DHL/Deutsche Post

Treatment Centers in Nieheim

20 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Brunnenklinik
Caspar Heinrich Klinik Bad Driburg
Dr. Becker Brunnen-Klinik
Fachklinik Weserland
Klinik "Der Fürstenhof"
Klinik Dreizehnlinden
Klinik Rosenberg
Klinik Weser
Knappschafts-Klinik Bad Driburg
m&i Fachklinik Bad Pyrmont
m&i-Fachklinik
Marcus Klinik
MEDIAN Zentrum für Verhaltensmedizin
MZG - Klinik Schanzenberg
MZG - Klinik Schanzenberg
Park-Klinik Bad Hermannsborn
Reha-Zentrum Bad Driburg | Klinik Berlin
Rehazentrum Salutaris
Therapiezentrum Friedrichshöhe
Therapiezentum Brunswiek

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nieheim

16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Friedhofskapelle Pömbsen
Kluskapelle
Kreuzkirche
Mariä Himmelfahrt
Marienkapelle Altenbergen
Pfarrkirche St. Martin
Pfarrkirche St. Nikolaus
Sankt Agatha
St. Antoniuis von Padua
St. Antoniuskirche
St. Johannes Baptist
St. Johannes der Täufer
St. Joseph
St. Kosmas und Damian
St. Luzia Kirche
St. Meinolf

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 Nieheim

What is the population of Nieheim?

Nieheim has a population of 6,961 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 172 people per square mile, spread across 40.4 square miles.

Is Nieheim expensive to live in?

The median household income is $30,200, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $64,800 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $324 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 Nieheim?

Nieheim has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.1 inches, with 9.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Nieheim?

There are 271 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Nieheim?

The median home value in Nieheim is $64,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $324. The homeownership rate is 71.1%.

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