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Ober Kostenz, Germany

Rheinland-Pfalz · Germany

Ober Kostenz is a small town in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany with a population of 275. Elevation: 1,319 ft (402 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
275 Population 59/sq mi density
1,319 ft Elevation 402 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
39.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$30,767 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$30,767 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$62,400 home value, $312/mo rent

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People

Population275
Density59/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$30,767

Housing

A+
Home Value$62,400
Rent$312
Ownership75.9%
Housing Units110

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain39.7 in/yr
Sunny Days228/yr
Elevation1,319 ft (402 m)
Population275
Population Density59 / sq mi
Elevation1,319 ft (402 m)
Coordinates49.9500°, 7.3500°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceRheinland-Pfalz
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation39.7 inches (1,008 mm)
Annual Snowfall23.7 inches (60 cm)
Median Household Income$30,767

About Ober Kostenz

Ober Kostenz is a small town in Germany (Rheinland-Pfalz) with a population of 275. The city sits at an elevation of 1,319 feet (402 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Ober Kostenz is $30,767, which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 11 business establishments.

Income: Ober Kostenz vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$30,767
59% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)11

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ober Kostenz is $62,400, 78% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $312 (73% below the national average of $1,163). 75.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 110 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$62,400
78% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$312
73% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership75.9%
Owner-Occupied75.9%
Renter-Occupied24.1%
Housing Units110

Property Tax

Climate in Ober Kostenz

Ober Kostenz has an average annual temperature of 9°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.9°C), the coldest is Jan (1°C). Average annual precipitation is 754 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1°C / 34°F -1.3° / 3.2° 60.4
Feb 1.6°C / 35°F -1.2° / 4.5° 57.7
Mar 4.9°C / 41°F 1.1° / 8.7° 57.7
Apr 8.6°C / 47°F 3.6° / 13.7° 47.2
May 12.3°C / 54°F 7.1° / 17.5° 72.7
Jun 15.4°C / 60°F 10° / 20.7° 68.8
Jul 17.9°C / 64°F 12.2° / 23.6° 65.5
Aug 17.4°C / 63°F 12° / 22.8° 65.3
Sep 13.8°C / 57°F 9.1° / 18.4° 59.0
Oct 9.2°C / 49°F 5.8° / 12.6° 63.3
Nov 4.6°C / 40°F 2.2° / 7.1° 58.6
Dec 1.7°C / 35°F -0.5° / 3.9° 78.0
Ober Kostenz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 23.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,319 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below Germany avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days228 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,319 ft (402 m)
Area4.7 sq mi (12.1 km²)
Population Density59/sq mi
Coordinates49.9500°N, 7.3500°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.7"
4% above Germany avg
Snowfall 23.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.83"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

863 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 26, 2021.

Jul 22, 2002 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands M4.8 137 km
Feb 23, 2008 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.5 75 km
Aug 3, 2007 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany M4.4 51 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands M4.3 129 km
Jan 20, 2000 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany M4.3 85 km
Nov 29, 1997 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany M4.3 66 km
Jun 21, 2001 Germany M4.2 96 km
May 22, 2004 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany M4.2 52 km
Jan 3, 2008 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.1 75 km
Jun 26, 2021 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France M4.1 145 km
Jul 26, 2000 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany M4.0 54 km
Jun 14, 2000 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France M4.0 100 km
Mar 17, 2002 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany M4.0 120 km
Sep 11, 1999 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany M4.0 71 km
Jan 26, 2008 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany M3.9 75 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 126 km
Mar 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 75 km
Feb 14, 2011 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany M3.9 56 km
Jul 20, 2005 3 km S of Lebach, Germany M3.9 71 km
Jan 5, 1998 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France M3.9 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (43 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 43 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.3 in
February 33°F (1°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 2.3 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
October 47°F (9°C) 2.7 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in
December 35°F (1°C) 2.8 in Wettest

Ober Kostenz has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 33°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (2.1").

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Radio Stations near Ober Kostenz

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
SWR1 Rheinland-Pfalz MP3 128 kbps
swr4 kaiserslautern MP3 128 kbps
swr4 koblenz oldies, schlagerhits MP3 128 kbps
RPR1. Koblenz 80er, 90er MP3
RPR1. Trier 80er, 90er MP3
SR 2 Off-Beat jazz MP3 128 kbps
Technolovers TRAP chilled trap, dub MP3 192 kbps
Cityradio St. Wendel music, news MP3 192 kbps
Radio Nürburgring powered by RPR1. autorace, autorennen AAC
Radio Nürburgring @RPR1. motorsport, nürburgring MP3
Antenne Koblenz MP3 192 kbps
Radio Siegen 88.2 FM MP3 192 kbps
MBGW Gottesdienst MP3
Radio Nachtflug darkwave, ebm MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Ober Kostenz

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Altes Rathaus
Altes Spritzenhaus
Archäologiepark Belginum
Buddha-Museum
Bundesbank-Bunker Cochem
Burgmuseum Arras
Das Haus der regionalen Geschichte
Deutsches Edelsteinmuseum
Deutsches Mineralienmuseum
Deutsches Telefonmuseum
Dorfmuseum
Edgar-Reitz-Filmhaus
Ehemalige Synagoge
Erlebniswelt Wald&Natur
Familienstiftung Pies-Archiv
Haus der Ikonen
Heimathaus zur Krone
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Barbaramühle
Heimatmuseum Mittelstrimmig
Heimatstuben
Hunsrück-Museum
Hunsrückbahn-Museum
Industriedenkmal Jakob Bengel
Kulturhistorisches Museum Neuerkirch
Mittelmosel-Museum
Moselland Museum
Nachbau eines Tempels
Niederkumbder Mühle
Schinderhannesturm
Schuh-Styling-Museum
Stiftsmuseum
W. O. von Horn Museum
Wein + Museum Schlagkamp-Desoye GmbH
Wein-und Heimatmuseum
Zeitreise-Museum

Libraries in Ober Kostenz

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bruttig-Fankeler Bücher Box0.0
Bücherei0.0
Katholische Bibilothek Morbach0.0
Stadtbibliothek Idar-Oberstein0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Traben-Trarbach0.0

Farmers Markets in Ober Kostenz

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Veitsrodter Prämienmarkt
Wochenmarkt Emmelshausen
Wochenmarkt Kastellaun
Wochenmarkt Simmern

Breweries in Ober Kostenz

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Kirner Privatbrauerei

Stadiums & Teams in Ober Kostenz

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ober Kostenz

47 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Frankfurt-Hahn AirportHHNLarge Airport
Büchel Air BaseMedium Airport
Ramstein Air BaseRMSMedium Airport
Saarbrücken AirportSCNMedium Airport
Spangdahlem Air BaseSPMMedium Airport
Ailertchen AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Marienberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Sobernheim-Domberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Bell-Hundheim ULSmall Airport
Bexbach Glider FieldSmall Airport
Daun-Senheld Glider FieldSmall Airport
Dierdorf-Wienau AirfieldSmall Airport
Dillingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Eibinger Forstwiese AirfieldSmall Airport
Eßweiler AirfieldSmall Airport
Eudenbach Glider FieldSmall Airport
FSV Illtal AirfieldSmall Airport
Hinterweiler Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Hoppstädten-Weiersbach AirfieldSmall Airport
Idar-Oberstein/Göttschied AirfieldSmall Airport
Imsweiler ULSmall Airport
Kell AirfieldSmall Airport
Kirn AirfieldSmall Airport
Koblenz-Winningen AirfieldSmall Airport
Kusel-Langenbach AirfieldSmall Airport
Langenlonsheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Laufenselden Glider FieldSmall Airport
Limburg-Elz AirfieldSmall Airport
Marpingen Glider AirfieldSmall Airport
Mendig AirfieldSmall Airport
Michelbach Glider FieldSmall Airport
Mönchsheide Glider FieldSmall Airport
Montabaur AirfieldSmall Airport
Nannhausen AirfieldSmall Airport
Nastätten Glider FieldSmall Airport
Naunheim / Maifeld Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Neumagen-Dhron AirfieldSmall Airport
Pirmasens-Pottschütthöhe AirfieldSmall Airport
Roßberg Becherbach AirfieldSmall Airport
Saarlouis-Düren AirfieldSmall Airport
Schwarzenbach-Sötern Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Singhofen AirfieldSmall Airport
Traben-Trarbach/Mont Royal AirfieldSmall Airport
Trier-Föhren AirfieldSmall Airport
Wershofen/Eifel AirfieldSmall Airport
Zweibrücken AirportZQWSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Ober Kostenz

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Edelsteinklinik Bruchweiler
Salvea Reha

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ober Kostenz

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Evangelische Kirche Ober Kostenz

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 Ober Kostenz

What is the population of Ober Kostenz?

Ober Kostenz has a population of 275 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 59 people per square mile, spread across 4.7 square miles.

Is Ober Kostenz expensive to live in?

The median household income is $30,767, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $62,400 (78% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $312 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Ober Kostenz?

Ober Kostenz has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 228 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.7 inches, with 23.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Ober Kostenz?

There are 11 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ober Kostenz?

The median home value in Ober Kostenz is $62,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $312. The homeownership rate is 75.9%.

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