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Oldsum, Germany

Schleswig-Holstein · Germany

Oldsum is a small town in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany with a population of 566. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
566 Population 91/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
31.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$35,941 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$35,941 median income
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$122,800 home value, $614/mo rent

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People

Population566
Density91/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$35,941

Housing

A+
Home Value$122,800
Rent$614
Ownership65.5%
Housing Units226

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain31.1 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population566
Population Density91 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates54.7311°, 8.4447°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceSchleswig-Holstein
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation31.1 inches (790 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.1 inches (10 cm)
Median Household Income$35,941

About Oldsum

Oldsum is a small town in Germany (Schleswig-Holstein) with a population of 566. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 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 31.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Oldsum is $35,941, which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 22 business establishments.

Income: Oldsum vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$35,941
52% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)22

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Oldsum is $122,800, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $614 (47% below the national average of $1,163). 65.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 226 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$122,800
56% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$614
47% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.5%
Owner-Occupied65.5%
Renter-Occupied34.5%
Housing Units226

Property Tax

Climate in Oldsum

Oldsum has an average annual temperature of 9.3°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.8°C), the coldest is Jan (2.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 818 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.2°C / 36°F 0.6° / 3.9° 65.8
Feb 2.3°C / 36°F 0.4° / 4.2° 49.6
Mar 4.4°C / 40°F 2.1° / 6.7° 50.7
Apr 7.8°C / 46°F 4.8° / 10.8° 34.6
May 12°C / 54°F 8.6° / 15.3° 43.3
Jun 14.8°C / 59°F 11.5° / 18° 58.9
Jul 17.3°C / 63°F 14° / 20.6° 70.5
Aug 17.8°C / 64°F 14.5° / 21° 86.3
Sep 14.4°C / 58°F 11.8° / 17° 92.2
Oct 10.2°C / 50°F 8° / 12.5° 101.0
Nov 5.6°C / 42°F 3.8° / 7.5° 85.4
Dec 2.7°C / 37°F 0.9° / 4.4° 79.7
Oldsum 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 280 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 31.1 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below Germany avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area6.3 sq mi (16.2 km²)
Population Density91/sq mi
Coordinates54.7311°N, 8.4447°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.1"
18% below Germany avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.78"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.57"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.5 in
February 35°F (2°C) 1.6 in Coldest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.6 in Driest
May 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in
July 62°F (16°C) 2.6 in
August 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.8 in Wettest
November 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.0 in

Oldsum has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 35°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.8") and April the driest (1.6").

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Radio Stations near Oldsum

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
DR P4 Syd (AAC) (DK) regional radio AAC 324 kbps
Globus Guld (DK) oldies MP3 192 kbps
Radio Fratz MP3 320 kbps
DR P4 Esbjerg (AAC) (DK) regional radio AAC 324 kbps
Radio Ådalen - Ødsted (DK) MP3 192 kbps
DR P4 Syd (DK) regional radio MP3 128 kbps
DR P4 Esbjerg (DK) regional radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Klitholm (DK) MP3 128 kbps
Radio Klitholm - Det Ny Kanal 1 (DK) MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Oldsum

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Altfriesisches Haus
Amrumer Leuchtturm
Amrumer Museum
Bådfolk ved Vidåen
Dr.-Carl-Häberlin-Friesen-Museum
Elmeere e.V.
Feuerwehrmuseum
Inselmuseum
Königspesel
Museum Kunst der Westküste
Nationalparkhaus „Arche Wattenmeer“
Naturschutzgemeinschaft Sylt e.V.
Naturzentrum Amrum
Naturzentrum Braderup
Öömrang Hüs
Rungholtmuseum Bahnsen
Schifffahrtsmuseum
Stadtgalerie
Sylt Museum

Libraries in Oldsum

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bücherei Oland0.0
Ferring Stiftung0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Wyk0.0
Sylt Bibliothek0.0

Farmers Markets in Oldsum

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kleiner Föhrer Bauernmarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wyker Fischmarkt

Restaurants in Oldsum

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ual fering Wiartshüs

Cafes in Oldsum

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café im Apfelgarten
Stelly's Hüüs

Breweries in Oldsum

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Biar-Brauhüs
Ebbüller Brauhaus

Stadiums & Teams in Oldsum

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Oldsum

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Westerland Sylt AirportGWTMedium Airport
Aventoft AirfieldSmall Airport
Bredstedt AirfieldSmall Airport
Heide-Büsum AirportHEISmall Airport
Helgoland-Düne AirportHGLSmall Airport
Husum-Schwesing AirportQHUSmall Airport
Leck AirfieldSmall Airport
Rømø Beach AirstripSmall Airport
Sankt Peter-Ording AirportPSHSmall Airport
Tønder AirfieldSmall Airport
Wyk auf Föhr AirportOHRSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Oldsum

13 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alma Münster-Haus
Alma Münster-Haus
AOK Nordseeklinik
AOK Nordseeklinik - Haus Saltkrokan
Fachklinik Satteldüne
Fachklinik Sylt
Fachklinik Sylt HaVaMuK
Haus Schwalm-Eder
Insel-Klinik Sylt
Nordseeklinik Westfalen - Reha Klinik am Meer
Nordseesanatorium Marienhof
Reha-Zentrum Utersum
Syltklinik

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 Oldsum

What is the population of Oldsum?

Oldsum has a population of 566 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 91 people per square mile, spread across 6.3 square miles.

Is Oldsum expensive to live in?

The median household income is $35,941, 52% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $122,800 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $614 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Oldsum?

Oldsum 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 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.1 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Oldsum?

There are 22 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Oldsum?

The median home value in Oldsum is $122,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $614. The homeownership rate is 65.5%.

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