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Obergum, The Netherlands

Groningen · The Netherlands

Obergum is a small town in Groningen, The Netherlands with a population of 1,675. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

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B+ Good
1,675 Population 3,160/sq mi density
7 ft Elevation 2 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
31.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Amsterdam Timezone
$69,768 Median Income
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Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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3.6 / 5.0
$69,768 median income

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About Obergum

Obergum

Obergum is part of the town Winsum that lies north of the Winsumerdiep. Originally it was a separate village. Winsum and Obergum have been connected since 1808 by the bridge De Boog.

People

Population1,675
Density3,160/mi²

Economy

B+
Median Income$69,768

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain31.7 in/yr
Sunny Days279/yr
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Population1,675
Population Density3,160 / sq mi
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Coordinates53.3333°, 6.5167°
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam
Country🇳🇱 The Netherlands
State / ProvinceGroningen
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation31.7 inches (804 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.7 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$69,768

About Obergum

Obergum is a small town in The Netherlands (Groningen) with a population of 1,675. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Amsterdam.

The median household income in Obergum is $69,768, which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 134 business establishments.

Income: Obergum vs The Netherlands

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Income

Median HH Income$69,768
7% below The Netherlands avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)134

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Obergum

Obergum has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.5°C), the coldest is Jan (2.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 814 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.6°C / 37°F 0.1° / 5.2° 73.6
Feb 3°C / 37°F -0.1° / 6° 55.2
Mar 5.4°C / 42°F 1.4° / 9.4° 54.9
Apr 9°C / 48°F 3.8° / 14.1° 42.0
May 12.3°C / 54°F 7° / 17.6° 58.5
Jun 15.2°C / 59°F 9.9° / 20.5° 66.1
Jul 17.5°C / 64°F 12.3° / 22.7° 85.5
Aug 17.3°C / 63°F 12° / 22.6° 78.8
Sep 14.2°C / 58°F 9.4° / 18.9° 75.9
Oct 10.3°C / 51°F 6.4° / 14.2° 71.9
Nov 6.1°C / 43°F 3.2° / 9° 70.8
Dec 3.3°C / 38°F 0.7° / 5.9° 80.4
Obergum experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 279 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 31.7 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below The Netherlands avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density3,160/sq mi
Coordinates53.3333°N, 6.5167°W
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
17% below The Netherlands avg
Snowfall 2.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.39"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Sep 24, 2022.

May 16, 1991 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany M4.7 137 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 135 km
Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 148 km
Aug 8, 2006 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands M3.8 4 km
Mar 22, 1993 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.8 148 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 131 km
Jan 29, 1994 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.7 150 km
Aug 3, 1995 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany M3.6 150 km
Aug 16, 2012 1 km NNE of Loppersum, Netherlands M3.4 16 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km SW of Recke, Germany M3.4 135 km
Feb 7, 2013 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands M3.4 11 km
May 22, 2019 1 km E of Warffum, Netherlands M3.2 8 km
Feb 19, 1997 3 km SW of Gieten, Netherlands M3.0 42 km
Jul 2, 2006 3 km NW of Lastrup, Germany M3.0 105 km
Jun 21, 2004 3 km NE of Dwingeloo, Netherlands M3.0 53 km
Oct 24, 2003 2 km SE of Niekerk, Netherlands M2.9 17 km
Sep 24, 2022 3 km SSW of Spijk, Netherlands M2.7 20 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 1.9 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in Driest
May 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in
July 62°F (16°C) 3.0 in
August 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 3.0 in

Obergum has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 35°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Obergum

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
AOC Terra — — — —
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Radio Stations near Obergum

18 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Grolloo Radio americana, blues MP3 320 kbps
Radio Continu classics, dutch MP3 192 kbps
Radio Noord nieuws, regio MP3 192 kbps
zendpiraat folk music MP3 320 kbps
RTV NOF radio local radio, music MP3 192 kbps
RTV Drenthe adult contemporary, regional MP3 192 kbps
RSO radio community radio - seniors, local radio MP3 192 kbps
OOG Radio local radio MP3
Omroep Assen — MP3 320 kbps
firma lomp en onbenullig echtepiraten, etherpiraten MP3 128 kbps
Regio FM local news, local radio MP3 256 kbps
Radio Calypso 64 kbps AAC Plus Stream — AAC+ 64 kbps
De Vrolijke Snuiters 24/7, various music MP3 192 kbps
Radio Esperando — MP3 192 kbps
Radio Golfbreker — MP3 192 kbps
Planet 90 90's, dance MP3 192 kbps
Music from earth dutch music, various music MP3 320 kbps
Tirolia-Express internet radio, schlager MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Obergum

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
't Hoeske van Thais Joaptje
Blik Trommel en Oudheden Museum
Borg & Nationaal Rijtuigmuseum Nienoord
Borkumriff IV
Coendersborch
De Ster
De Weem
Domies Toen
Groninger Museum
Groninger Museum
Internationaal Klompenmuseum
Iwema Steenhuis
Kloostermuseum
Kostuummuseum De Gouden Leeuw
Kunstcentrum De Ploeg
Landbouw- en streekmuseum 't Rieuw
LEGiO Museum
Menkemaborg
Mensinge
museum 'Het Joodse Schooltje'
Museum "De Wachter"
Museum aan de A
Museum De Buitenplaats
Museum Farm
Museum Havezate Mensinge
Museum Kinderwereld
Museum Vosbergen
Museum Wierdenland
Nationaal Busmuseum
Openluchtmuseum Het Hoogeland
Reitdiep
Schatkoamer Ollerom
Stichting Kinderboek Cultuurbezit
Storyworld
Synagoge Groningen
University Museum
Verhildersum Estate
Victory Museum
Visserijmuseum Zoutkamp
Wall House #2

Libraries in Obergum

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Afhaalpunt Baflo0.0
Afhaalpunt Warffum0.0
Bibliotheek0.0
Bibliotheek Aduard0.0
Bibliotheek Aduard0.0
Bibliotheek Bedum0.0
Bibliotheek Bedum0.0
Bibliotheek Dr. A. Jacobs College0.0
Bibliotheek Grijpskerk0.0
Bibliotheek Grootegast0.0
Bibliotheek Haren0.0
Bibliotheek Haren0.0
Bibliotheek Harkstede0.0
Bibliotheek Harkstede0.0
Bibliotheek Hoogezand0.0
Bibliotheek Leek0.0
Bibliotheek Loppersum0.0
Bibliotheek Marum0.0
Bibliotheek Middelstum0.0
Bibliotheek Oldehove0.0
Bibliotheek Peize0.0
Bibliotheek Peize0.0
Bibliotheek Roden0.0
Bibliotheek Uithuizen0.0
Bibliotheek Uithuizermeeden0.0
Bibliotheek Warffum0.0
Bibliotheek Winsum0.0
Bibliotheek Zuidhorn0.0
Bibliotheek Zuidlaren0.0
Central Medical Library0.0
Central Medical Library0.0
Forum Bibliotheek0.0
Forum Bibliotheek0.0
Forumbibliotheek0.0
Forumbibliotheek0.0
Forumbibliotheek De Wijert0.0
Forumbibliotheek De Wijert0.0
Forumbibliotheek Ten Boer0.0
Groninger Forum | Bibliotheek Beijum0.0
Groninger Forum | Bibliotheek Beijum0.0
Groninger Forum | Bibliotheek Lewenborg0.0
Groninger Forum | Bibliotheek Lewenborg0.0
Groninger Forum Vinkhuizen0.0
Groninger Forum Vinkhuizen0.0
Hanze Library0.0
Hanze Library0.0
Kunst & Vrijheid0.0
OB Groningen filiaal Hoogkerk0.0
OB Groningen filiaal Hoogkerk0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Eelde0.0
Openbare Bibliotheek Eelde0.0
UB Zernike0.0
UB Zernike0.0
University Library0.0
University Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Obergum

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dorpsplein
Ommelander Markt
Ommelander Markt
Streekproductenmarkt Nienoord
Vismarkt
Waddenmarkt
Weekmarkt Zuidlaren

Hotels in Obergum

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bedstee hotel Marenland

Restaurants in Obergum

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bistro Refter
De Gouden Karper
De jongens uit de buurt
Eetcafé J&A
Golden House

Cafes in Obergum

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Deelcafé De Buurvrouw

Theatres in Obergum

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Op Maarhuizen

Dentists in Obergum

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A.F. Bruining-Gelderblom

Veterinaries in Obergum

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dierenartsenpraktijk Noord-West Groningen

Gas Stations in Obergum

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AVIA XPress Winsum

Banks in Obergum

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Regio Bank

Gyms in Obergum

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fysio2Fit

Breweries in Obergum

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brouwerij Martinus
Brouwerij Martinus
Pivo
Pivo
Plattelandsbrouwerij Het Zotte Kalf

Stadiums & Teams in Obergum

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Obergum

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Groningen Airport EeldeGRQLarge Airport
Borkum AirportBMKSmall Airport
Dankern Airfield—Small Airport
De Voorst Glidersite—Small Airport
Drachten Airfield—Small Airport
Emden AirportEMESmall Airport
Hoogeveen Airfield—Small Airport
Juist AirportJUISmall Airport
Norden-Norddeich AirportNODSmall Airport
Norderney AirportNRDSmall Airport
Oostwold Airfield—Small Airport
Royal Dutch Aerospace Center—Small Airport
Stadskanaal Airfield—Small Airport
Veendam Glidersite—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Obergum

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Gezinskliniek De Borch
Kliniek Vossenloo
Thuiszorg de Ommejas
UMCG Beatrixoord

Churches & Religious Organizations in Obergum

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Centrumkerk
Hervormde kerk van Obergum
Synagoge Winsum

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam

🇳🇱 About The Netherlands

Capital Amsterdam
Population 17,231,017
Area 41,526 km²
GDP (USD) $1,135,475,867,551
GDP per capita $63,516
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 81.9 years
Internet users 97.0%
Urban population 95.3%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Dutch
Calling code +31
TLD .nl
Driving side right

Public Holidays in The Netherlands

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Nieuwjaarsdag
Apr 3 Good Friday Goede Vrijdag
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Eerste Paasdag
Apr 6 Easter Monday Tweede Paasdag
Apr 27 King's Day Koningsdag
May 5 Liberation Day Bevrijdingsdag
May 14 Ascension Day Hemelvaartsdag
May 24 Pentecost Eerste Pinksterdag
May 25 Whit Monday Tweede Pinksterdag
Dec 25 Christmas Day Eerste Kerstdag
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Tweede Kerstdag

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Frequently Asked Questions About Obergum

What is the population of Obergum?

Obergum has a population of 1,675 residents and is located in The Netherlands. The population density is 3,160 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles.

Is Obergum expensive to live in?

The median household income is $69,768, 7% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Obergum?

Obergum has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.7 inches, with 2.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Obergum?

There are 134 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Winsum 1,365 pop · 0.3 mi Baflo 1,730 pop · 2.0 mi Eenrum 1,365 pop · 3.1 mi Bedum 7,765 pop · 4.2 mi Warffum 1,950 pop · 4.4 mi Middelstum 2,105 pop · 5.2 mi Oldehove 1,330 pop · 5.4 mi Aduard 2,030 pop · 5.8 mi Leens 1,675 pop · 6.0 mi Usquert 1,275 pop · 6.2 mi Reitdiep 2,625 pop · 6.3 mi Selwerd 6,525 pop · 7.0 mi Noordhorn 1,375 pop · 7.0 mi Korrewegwijk 16,710 pop · 7.3 mi
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