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Oberkirn, Germany

Rheinland-Pfalz · Germany

Oberkirn is a small town in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany with a population of 364. Elevation: 1,066 ft (325 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
364 Population 35/sq mi density
1,066 ft Elevation 325 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
39.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$27,404 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$27,404 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,600 home value, $278/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population364
Density35/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,404

Housing

A+
Home Value$55,600
Rent$278
Ownership83.8%
Housing Units146

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain39.7 in/yr
Sunny Days228/yr
Elevation1,066 ft (325 m)
Population364
Population Density35 / sq mi
Elevation1,066 ft (325 m)
Coordinates49.8833°, 7.3667°
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$27,404

About Oberkirn

Oberkirn is a small town in Germany (Rheinland-Pfalz) with a population of 364. The city sits at an elevation of 1,066 feet (325 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 Oberkirn is $27,404, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 14 business establishments.

Income: Oberkirn vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$27,404
64% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)14

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Oberkirn is $55,600, 80% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $278 (76% below the national average of $1,163). 83.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 146 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$55,600
80% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$278
76% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership83.8%
Owner-Occupied83.8%
Renter-Occupied16.2%
Housing Units146

Property Tax

Climate in Oberkirn

Oberkirn has an average annual temperature of 8.9°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.8°C), the coldest is Jan (0.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 724 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.5°C / 33°F -1.7° / 2.6° 59.5
Feb 1°C / 34°F -1.6° / 3.7° 56.2
Mar 4.6°C / 40°F 1.1° / 8° 58.6
Apr 8.7°C / 48°F 4.3° / 13.1° 40.6
May 12.3°C / 54°F 7.9° / 16.7° 69.5
Jun 15.6°C / 60°F 11.1° / 20.1° 60.7
Jul 17.8°C / 64°F 13.2° / 22.3° 72.2
Aug 17.4°C / 63°F 12.9° / 21.8° 70.1
Sep 13.8°C / 57°F 9.8° / 17.7° 51.8
Oct 9.2°C / 49°F 6.1° / 12.4° 63.2
Nov 4.4°C / 40°F 2.1° / 6.8° 57.5
Dec 1.5°C / 35°F -0.7° / 3.6° 63.8
Oberkirn 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 1,066 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

Elevation1,066 ft (325 m)
Area10.3 sq mi (26.6 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates49.8833°N, 7.3667°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

851 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 M4.8 143 km
Feb 23, 2008 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.5 69 km
Aug 3, 2007 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany M4.4 59 km
Nov 29, 1997 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany M4.3 69 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands M4.3 135 km
Jan 20, 2000 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany M4.3 92 km
Jun 21, 2001 Germany M4.2 89 km
May 22, 2004 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany M4.2 60 km
Jun 26, 2021 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France M4.1 138 km
Jan 3, 2008 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.1 70 km
Sep 11, 1999 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany M4.0 66 km
Mar 17, 2002 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany M4.0 126 km
Jul 26, 2000 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany M4.0 57 km
Jun 14, 2000 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France M4.0 96 km
Feb 13, 2005 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany M3.9 67 km
Mar 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 69 km
Jan 26, 2008 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany M3.9 69 km
Sep 25, 2001 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 70 km
Feb 14, 2011 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany M3.9 61 km
Jan 5, 1998 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France M3.9 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (49 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 49 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

Oberkirn 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 Oberkirn

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
swr4 kaiserslautern MP3 128 kbps
swr4 koblenz oldies, schlagerhits MP3 128 kbps
RPR1. Koblenz 80er, 90er MP3
Antenne Kaiserslautern charts, local news MP3 192 kbps
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

Museums in Oberkirn

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Altes Rathaus
Archäologiepark Belginum
Das Haus der regionalen Geschichte
Deutsches Edelsteinmuseum
Deutsches Mineralienmuseum
Deutsches Telefonmuseum
Dorfmuseum
Edgar-Reitz-Filmhaus
Ehemalige Synagoge
Erlebniswelt Wald&Natur
Heimathaus zur Krone
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Barbaramühle
Heimatmuseum Mittelstrimmig
Heimatstuben
Hunsrück-Museum
Industriedenkmal Jakob Bengel
Kulturhistorisches Museum Neuerkirch
Landesmuseum Birkenfeld
Niederkumbder Mühle
Ofenmuseum
Schinderhannesturm
Schuh-Styling-Museum
W. O. von Horn Museum
Wein + Museum Schlagkamp-Desoye GmbH
Wein-und Heimatmuseum

Libraries in Oberkirn

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

Farmers Markets in Oberkirn

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Veitsrodter Prämienmarkt
Wochenmarkt Kastellaun
Wochenmarkt Simmern

Breweries in Oberkirn

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Kirner Privatbrauerei

Stadiums & Teams in Oberkirn

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Oberkirn

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Monte Kubota 0.0 $0

Airports Near Oberkirn

45 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 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
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 Oberkirn

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Edelsteinklinik Bruchweiler
Salvea Reha

Churches & Religious Organizations in Oberkirn

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hl. Barbara
St. Johann

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 Oberkirn

What is the population of Oberkirn?

Oberkirn has a population of 364 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 35 people per square mile, spread across 10.3 square miles.

Is Oberkirn expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,404, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $55,600 (80% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $278 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 Oberkirn?

Oberkirn 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 Oberkirn?

There are 14 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Oberkirn?

The median home value in Oberkirn is $55,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $278. The homeownership rate is 83.8%.

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