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Obernkirchen, Germany

Lower Saxony · Germany

Obernkirchen is a small city in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 10,120. Elevation: 397 ft (121 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
10,120 Population 542/sq mi density
397 ft Elevation 121 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
45.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$29,729 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$29,729 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,600 home value, $398/mo rent

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People

Population10,120
Density542/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$29,729

Housing

A+
Home Value$79,600
Rent$398
Ownership59.6%
Housing Units4,048

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain45.1 in/yr
Sunny Days213/yr
Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Population10,120
Population Density542 / sq mi
Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Coordinates52.2721°, 9.1291°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceLower Saxony
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation45.1 inches (1,145 mm)
Annual Snowfall18.3 inches (46 cm)
Median Household Income$29,729

About Obernkirchen

Obernkirchen is a small city in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 10,120. The city sits at an elevation of 397 feet (121 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Obernkirchen is $29,729, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 395 business establishments.

Income: Obernkirchen vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$29,729
60% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)395

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Obernkirchen is $79,600, 72% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $398 (66% below the national average of $1,163). 59.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 4,048 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$79,600
72% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$398
66% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership59.6%
Owner-Occupied59.6%
Renter-Occupied40.4%
Housing Units4,048

Property Tax

Climate in Obernkirchen

Obernkirchen has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (19.1°C), the coldest is Jan (2.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 692 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.4°C / 36°F 0.1° / 4.8° 56.9
Feb 3.2°C / 38°F 0.3° / 6° 45.2
Mar 5.8°C / 42°F 2.2° / 9.3° 47.4
Apr 9.6°C / 49°F 5° / 14.1° 40.6
May 13.4°C / 56°F 8.6° / 18.3° 62.9
Jun 16.8°C / 62°F 11.9° / 21.6° 59.3
Jul 18.9°C / 66°F 14° / 23.8° 70.4
Aug 19.1°C / 66°F 14.2° / 24° 74.8
Sep 15.2°C / 59°F 11° / 19.5° 60.5
Oct 10.7°C / 51°F 7.4° / 14° 59.4
Nov 6°C / 43°F 3.6° / 8.4° 55.3
Dec 2.9°C / 37°F 0.8° / 5.1° 59.4
Obernkirchen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 18.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 397 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below Germany avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days213 days/yr

Geography

Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Area18.7 sq mi (48.4 km²)
Population Density542/sq mi
Coordinates52.2721°N, 9.1291°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.1"
19% above Germany avg
Snowfall 18.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.03"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

85 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 M4.7 101 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 104 km
Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 81 km
Mar 22, 1993 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.8 92 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 104 km
Jan 29, 1994 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.7 92 km
Aug 3, 1995 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany M3.6 104 km
Aug 3, 1992 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany M3.6 134 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km SW of Recke, Germany M3.4 100 km
Nov 24, 1990 3 km E of Dortmund, Germany M3.4 139 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SE of Dortmund, Germany M3.3 141 km
Jun 4, 1992 4 km W of Lanstrop, Germany M3.2 136 km
Oct 25, 1990 4 km NNE of Dortmund, Germany M3.2 139 km
Dec 14, 1990 3 km NNW of Dortmund, Germany M3.2 141 km
Nov 18, 2000 2 km ENE of Kamen, Germany M3.2 123 km
Jun 27, 1992 2 km WNW of Bergkamen, Germany M3.2 126 km
Jan 4, 2000 4 km WSW of Holzwickede, Germany M3.2 138 km
May 23, 2001 4 km NE of Bergkamen, Germany M3.2 121 km
Dec 19, 1994 2 km SE of Kamen, Germany M3.2 125 km
Aug 18, 1998 2 km N of Werne, Germany M3.2 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in
February 36°F (2°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.5 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in Wettest

Obernkirchen has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 36°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Obernkirchen

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Schulzentrum am Ochsenbruch — — — —
Grundschule Obernkirchen — — — —
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Radio Stations near Obernkirchen

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Hochstift — MP3 192 kbps
The WOLF - New Country and the Legends country, legends MP3
Radio Herford — MP3 192 kbps
Radio21 Hannover pop, rock MP3
Deutschlandradio world OGG 64 kbps
Radio21 pop, rock MP3
The WOLF - Südhessen classic country, country MP3
The WOLF - Südhessen (aac+) classic country, country AAC
Meer Radio 88.0 FM variety MP3 320 kbps
Nerds and Geeks: THE STATION (128kbps) chiptunes, retro games MP3 128 kbps
Radio Westfalica — MP3 192 kbps
The wolf — AAC+ 57 kbps
The WOLF - Nordhessen classic country, country MP3
The Wolf 93.3 (US) country AAC
Hertz 87.9 - Campusradio für Bielefeld | MP3 HQ bielefeld, campus radio MP3
FluxFM Sachsen trance MP3
99drei Radio Mittweida new-wave MP3 256 kbps
Radio PowerVoice pop, rock MP3 128 kbps
TeutoRadio — 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

Museums in Obernkirchen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
10t Scheune
Agnes-Miegel-Haus
Alte Synagoge Petershagen
Am Ende des Tunnels kein Licht
Amts- und Fleckenmuseum
Benelli Bauer Museum
Berg- und Stadtmuseum
Bergbau Museum Schacht Weser
Besucherbergwerk Kleinenbremen
Bibel Center Minden
BibelCenter Minden
Dorfmuseum Tündern
Druckerei-Museum
Eulenburg
Fischer- und Webermuseum
Fleischer-Museum
Freilichtmuseum Steinhuder Meer-Bahn e.V.
Haus Windheim No.2
Heimathaus Leese
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Auetal
Heimatmuseum Rodenberg
Heimatstube Exten
Heringsfängermuseum Heimsen
Historische Badeanlagen
Historische Kastenmangel
Hubschraubermuseum
Industriemuseeum Oberer Eisenhammer
Industriemuseeum Unterer Eisenhammer
LWL-Industriemuseum Glashütte Gernheim
Mindener Museum
Museum Amtspforte Stadthagen
Museum Bückeburg
Museum der Guinnessbuch der weltrekorde
Museum der Hamelner Automobilgeschichte
Museum Hameln
Museum Hexenbürgermeisterhaus
Museum Junkerhaus Lemgo
Ökologische Schutzstation Steinhuder Meer (ÖSSM)
Preußen-Museum
Rodenberger Mühle
Schaumburger Bergbau- und Heimat Museum
Schloss Bückeburg
Trafohaus
Wald- und Forstmuseum
Web- und Textilmuseum
Wilhelm Busch Geburtshaus

Libraries in Obernkirchen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek des RPI0.0
Bibliothek GS Nord0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei Samtgemeinde Rodenberg0.0
Corves Mühle0.0
Dorfbücherei0.0
Evangelische Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei Almena0.0
Gemeindebücherei der Samtgemeinde Nienstädt0.0
Klosterbibliothek0.0
Kreisergänzungsbücherei im Gymnasium0.0
Marketing Extertal0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei Hagenburg0.0
Ökumen. öffentliche Gemeindebücherei0.0
Patientenbibliothek0.0
Samtgemeindebücherei Lauenau0.0
Samtgemeindebücherei Lindhorst0.0
Stadtbibliothek Rinteln0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Bückeburg0.0
Stadtbücherei Lemgo0.0
Stadtbücherei Minden0.0
Stadtbücherei Rehburg-Loccum0.0
Stadtbücherei Stadthagen0.0

Farmers Markets in Obernkirchen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
frische Hühnereier
Hausberge
Marktplatz
Marktplatz
Rathausplatz
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt Lahde
Wochenmarkt Rodenberg

Hotels in Obernkirchen

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Famiglia

Restaurants in Obernkirchen

9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Altes Zollhaus
AnNo
Asia Minh Thu
Buena Vista
Gasthof „Vehlen”.
Golf-Restaurant
La Famiglia
Labyrinth
Rhodos im Lindenhof

Cafes in Obernkirchen

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Da Capo
Eggelmann's Hofcafe
Venezia

Dentists in Obernkirchen

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DE #992307453
Familienzahnarztpraxis im Stift Obernkirchen
Th. Knickrehm

Veterinaries in Obernkirchen

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kleintierpraxis Kerstin Maxheim
Tierarztpraxis von Götz

Gas Stations in Obernkirchen

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aral Tankstelle Block
Esso

Banks in Obernkirchen

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sparkasse Obernkirchen
Volksbank Obernkirchen

Gyms in Obernkirchen

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Flo's Fitness-Studio

Golf Courses in Obernkirchen

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golfclub Schaumburg

Breweries in Obernkirchen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brauhaus Felsenkeller
Meierhöfer

Stadiums & Teams in Obernkirchen

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Obernkirchen

39 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hannover AirportHAJLarge Airport
Paderborn Lippstadt AirportPADLarge Airport
Bielefeld AirportBFEMedium Airport
Bückeburg Air Base—Medium Airport
Wunstorf Air Base—Medium Airport
Bad Pyrmont Airfield—Small Airport
Bisperode Airfield—Small Airport
Blomberg-Borkhausen Airfield—Small Airport
Brakel Airfield—Small Airport
Bückeburg-Weinberg Airfield—Small Airport
Büren Airfield—Small Airport
Colnrade Ultralight Field—Small Airport
Deisterflieger UL—Small Airport
Der Dingel Airfield—Small Airport
Detmold Airfield—Small Airport
Donstorf UL—Small Airport
Eimbeckhausen Airfield—Small Airport
Fresh Breeze UL—Small Airport
Gronau Airfield—Small Airport
Große Höhe Airfield—Small Airport
Hellenhagen Airfield—Small Airport
Hodenhagen Airfield—Small Airport
Hölleberg Airfield—Small Airport
Höxter-Holzminden Airfield—Small Airport
Hoya Airfield—Small Airport
Ithwiesen Airfield—Small Airport
Melle-Grönegau Airfield—Small Airport
Nienburg-Holzbalge Airfield—Small Airport
Oerlinghausen Airfield—Small Airport
Paderborn-Haxterberg Airfield—Small Airport
Porta Westfalica Airfield—Small Airport
Rinteln Airfield—Small Airport
Sonderlandeplatz Meißendorf-Brunsiek—Small Airport
Uslar Airfield—Small Airport
Verden-Scharnhorst Airfield—Small Airport
Vinsebeck Airfield—Small Airport
Walsrode-Luisenhöhe Airfield—Small Airport
Weper Airfield—Small Airport
Westerenger Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Obernkirchen

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Postfiliale 587

Treatment Centers in Obernkirchen

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
AMEOS Eingliederung Gut Neuhof, Betreuung psych. Kranker u. suchtkranker Menschen
Bückeberg-Klinik
Mindener Institut für Rehabilitation
Rehazentrum Bad Eilsen

Churches & Religious Organizations in Obernkirchen

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gemeindezentrum "Rote Schule"
Kirche Vehlen
Kirchenmobil St. Marys
St. Josef Kirche
Stift Obernkirchen
Stiftskirche St. Marien Obernkirchen

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 Obernkirchen

What is the population of Obernkirchen?

Obernkirchen has a population of 10,120 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 542 people per square mile, spread across 18.7 square miles.

Is Obernkirchen expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,729, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $79,600 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $398 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Obernkirchen?

Obernkirchen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 213 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 45.1 inches, with 18.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Obernkirchen?

There are 395 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Obernkirchen?

The median home value in Obernkirchen is $79,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $398. The homeownership rate is 59.6%.

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