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Oesterwurth, Germany

Schleswig-Holstein · Germany

Oesterwurth is a small town in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany with a population of 266. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
266 Population 12/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
50.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$31,473 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$31,473 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,000 home value, $370/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population266
Density12/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$31,473

Housing

A+
Home Value$74,000
Rent$370
Ownership70.5%
Housing Units106

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain50.1 in/yr
Sunny Days225/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population266
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates54.2167°, 8.9833°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceSchleswig-Holstein
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation50.1 inches (1,273 mm)
Annual Snowfall20.5 inches (52 cm)
Median Household Income$31,473

About Oesterwurth

Oesterwurth is a small town in Germany (Schleswig-Holstein) with a population of 266. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Oesterwurth is $31,473, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 10 business establishments.

Income: Oesterwurth vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$31,473
58% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)10

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Oesterwurth is $74,000, 74% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $370 (68% below the national average of $1,163). 70.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 106 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$74,000
74% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$370
68% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership70.5%
Owner-Occupied70.5%
Renter-Occupied29.5%
Housing Units106

Property Tax

Climate in Oesterwurth

Oesterwurth has an average annual temperature of 9.4°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.6°C), the coldest is Jan (1.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 834 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.8°C / 35°F -0.4° / 3.9° 69.4
Feb 1.9°C / 35°F -0.5° / 4.3° 47.1
Mar 4.5°C / 40°F 1.1° / 7.9° 41.2
Apr 8.6°C / 47°F 4° / 13.2° 33.3
May 12.1°C / 54°F 7.6° / 16.6° 48.2
Jun 15.3°C / 60°F 11° / 19.6° 69.9
Jul 17.6°C / 64°F 13° / 22.2° 94.5
Aug 17.5°C / 64°F 13° / 22° 109.4
Sep 14.5°C / 58°F 10.5° / 18.5° 77.2
Oct 10.3°C / 51°F 7° / 13.6° 93.1
Nov 6°C / 43°F 3.5° / 8.4° 73.0
Dec 3.1°C / 38°F 0.9° / 5.2° 77.9
Oesterwurth experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below Germany avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days225 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area21.7 sq mi (56.1 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates54.2167°N, 8.9833°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.1"
32% above Germany avg
Snowfall 20.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 3, 2008.

Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 145 km
Apr 3, 2008 3 km SSW of Ottersberg, Germany M2.8 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in
February 35°F (1°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in
September 56°F (14°C) 3.5 in
October 49°F (10°C) 3.7 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.7 in Wettest
December 37°F (3°C) 3.1 in

Oesterwurth has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 35°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Oesterwurth

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Watt'n Meer School
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Radio Stations near Oesterwurth

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Fratz MP3 320 kbps
Radio WNK ethno, oldies MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Oesterwurth

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alte Münze
Brahmshaus
Deutsche Zweiradsammlung Walter Thede
Dithmarscher Bauernhaus
Dithmarscher Landesmuseum
Freimaurer Museum
Haus Peters
Hebbelmuseum
Herrenhaus Hoyerswort
Historischer Lernort Neulandhalle
Kohlosseum Kohlmuseum
Modellbahnzauber
Multimar Wattforum
Museum am Meer
Museumshafen
Museumsinsel
NaTour Centrum
Packhaus
Phänomania
Roter Haubarg
Schleswig-Holsteinisches Landwirtschaftsmuseum
Tischlereimuseum Friedrichstadt

Libraries in Oesterwurth

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek am Meer0.0
Bücherstube Stapel0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Meldorf0.0
Stadtbücherei Tönning0.0

Farmers Markets in Oesterwurth

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Am Markt
Tönninger Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt

Theme Parks in Oesterwurth

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Land & Leute Erlebnishof

Stadiums & Teams in Oesterwurth

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Airports Near Oesterwurth

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hohn Air BaseMedium Airport
Schleswig Air BaseWBGMedium Airport
Sea-Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz / Nordholz Naval AirbaseFCNMedium Airport
Westerland Sylt AirportGWTMedium Airport
Aventoft AirfieldSmall Airport
Blexen AirfieldSmall Airport
Bredstedt AirfieldSmall Airport
Flensburg-Schäferhaus AirportFLFSmall Airport
Heide-Büsum AirportHEISmall Airport
Husum-Schwesing AirportQHUSmall Airport
Itzehoe Hungriger Wolf AirfieldIZESmall Airport
Kruså-Padborg AirfieldSmall Airport
Kührstedt-Bederkesa AirfieldSmall Airport
Leck AirfieldSmall Airport
Nordholz-Spieka AirfieldSmall Airport
Offenbüttel Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Rendsburg-Schachtholm AirfieldSmall Airport
Sankt Michaelisdonn AirfieldSmall Airport
Sankt Peter-Ording AirportPSHSmall Airport
Schleswig-Kropp AirfieldSmall Airport
Stade AirfieldSmall Airport
Tønder AirfieldSmall Airport
Uetersen-Heist AirfieldSmall Airport
Wyk auf Föhr AirportOHRSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Oesterwurth

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Erholungswerk Post Postbank Telekom
Erholungszentrum Büsum
Evangelisches Kurzentrum GODE TIED
Klinik Nordseedeich
Nordseeklinik Erlengrund

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 Oesterwurth

What is the population of Oesterwurth?

Oesterwurth has a population of 266 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 21.7 square miles.

Is Oesterwurth expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,473, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $74,000 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $370 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Oesterwurth?

Oesterwurth has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 225 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.1 inches, with 20.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Oesterwurth?

There are 10 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Oesterwurth?

The median home value in Oesterwurth is $74,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $370. The homeownership rate is 70.5%.

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