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Oschatz, Germany

Saxony · Germany

Oschatz is a small city in Saxony, Germany with a population of 16,000. Elevation: 407 ft (124 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
16,000 Population 713/sq mi density
407 ft Elevation 124 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
24.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$28,238 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$28,238 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,200 home value, $386/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population16,000
Density713/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,238

Housing

A+
Home Value$77,200
Rent$386
Ownership33.4%
Housing Units6,400

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain24.3 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation407 ft (124 m)
Population16,000
Population Density713 / sq mi
Elevation407 ft (124 m)
Coordinates51.3000°, 13.1098°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceSaxony
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation24.3 inches (616 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.2 inches (13 cm)
Median Household Income$28,238

About Oschatz

Oschatz is a small city in Germany (Saxony) with a population of 16,000. The city sits at an elevation of 407 feet (124 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Oschatz is $28,238, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 624 business establishments.

Income: Oschatz vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$28,238
62% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)624

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Oschatz is $77,200, 73% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $386 (67% below the national average of $1,163). 33.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 6,400 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$77,200
73% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$386
67% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership33.4%
Owner-Occupied33.4%
Renter-Occupied66.6%
Housing Units6,400

Property Tax

Climate in Oschatz

Oschatz has an average annual temperature of 9.9°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.4°C), the coldest is Jan (0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 579 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.8°C / 33°F -2° / 3.7° 43.8
Feb 1.7°C / 35°F -1.6° / 5.1° 32.2
Mar 5°C / 41°F 0.9° / 9.2° 42.4
Apr 9.5°C / 49°F 4° / 15° 32.0
May 13.7°C / 57°F 7.9° / 19.5° 52.9
Jun 17.2°C / 63°F 11.4° / 22.9° 53.4
Jul 19.4°C / 67°F 13.5° / 25.3° 74.5
Aug 19.2°C / 67°F 13.3° / 25.1° 64.0
Sep 14.8°C / 59°F 9.7° / 20° 49.3
Oct 10.1°C / 50°F 5.8° / 14.4° 43.0
Nov 5.1°C / 41°F 2° / 8.2° 47.4
Dec 2°C / 36°F -0.6° / 4.6° 44.4
Oschatz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 407 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below Germany avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation407 ft (124 m)
Area22.4 sq mi (58.1 km²)
Population Density713/sq mi
Coordinates51.3000°N, 13.1098°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.3"
36% below Germany avg
Snowfall 5.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.07"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

124 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M3.2 on May 22, 2018.

Sep 11, 1996 3 km ESE of Barnstädt, Germany M4.9 99 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M4.2 130 km
May 21, 2018 2 km SSE of Erlbach, Germany M4.1 123 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia M4.0 132 km
Sep 4, 2011 5 km WSW of Habartov, Czechia M4.0 133 km
Jun 1, 1997 2 km WNW of Bad Brambach, Germany M3.8 133 km
Sep 8, 2000 0 km N of Skalná, Czechia M3.8 135 km
Apr 13, 1995 5 km SSE of Seiffen, Germany M3.8 82 km
Oct 23, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.8 130 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.8 130 km
May 31, 2014 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia M3.8 132 km
Oct 3, 1990 4 km NNW of Pisarzowice, Poland M3.7 146 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.6 130 km
Oct 29, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.6 130 km
Sep 4, 2000 3 km S of Hranice, Czechia M3.6 132 km
Jan 6, 1994 3 km NNE of Pisarzowice, Poland M3.6 149 km
Oct 15, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 130 km
Jun 5, 2001 2 km NW of Schöneck, Germany M3.5 115 km
Oct 15, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 130 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 1.7 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in
July 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.8 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.5 in
November 40°F (5°C) 2.1 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in

Oschatz has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 30°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Oschatz

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
BSZ Nordsachsen - Außenstelle - - - -
Heimerer-Schule - - - -
Rosenthalschule - - - -
Grundschule- und Hort Liebschützberg - - - -
Grundschule Collmblick - - - -
Berufliches Schulzentrum - - - -
Grundschule "Magister Hering" - - - -
Grundschule Zum Bücherwurm - - - -
Schule für geistig Behinderte Oschatz - - - -
Robert-Härtwig Oberschule - - - -
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Radio Stations near Oschatz

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Erzgebirge - 80er Kulthits - AAC
BN-Radio electronic AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio UNiCC - einzig, nicht artig ... - www.radio-unicc.de student radio (alternative rock pop mixed) MP3 32 kbps
Radio UNiCC alternative, college radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio T Chemnitz 102.7 bfr, bürgerradio MP3
Radio T Chemnitz (192kbps) chemnitz, freies radio MP3
Radio T Karl-Marx-Stadt (64kbps) chemnitz, community radio MP3
Radio T Chemnitz (256kbps) chemnitz, community radio MP3 256 kbps
Radio Erzgebirge - Weihnachtsradio - AAC
Radio Erzgebirge - AAC
Radio InPulz - MP3 320 kbps
Radio Erzgebirge - 90er XXL - AAC
SATzentrale Deluxe discofox+schlager MP3 128 kbps
DressFM (New Yorker Global) ambient MP3

Museums in Oschatz

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Adam Stolln
Bahnbetriebswerk Nossen
Bäuerliches Museum
Begegnung an der Elbe
Bürgerhaus und Museum für ländliches Brauchtum
Dampfmaschine Roßwein
Deutsches Spielschiffmuseum
Dorfmuseum
Endehof
Feuerwehrhistorische Ausstellung
Feuerwehrmusem Roßwein
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Dahlen
Industrie-Museum Andrä
Kamelienhaus
Karl Hans Janke
KFZ-Museum Andrä
Kulturscheune
Lutherstube
Mühlberg 1547
Museum für Ur- und Frühgeschichte Frauwalde
Museum im Saalbau
Nudelmuseum Riesa
Paltrockmühle Audenhain
Pferdebahnmuseum
Sächsisches Feuerwehrmuseum Zeithain
Schanzenmühle
Schildbürger- und Gneisenaumuseum
Schleinitz
Stadt- u. Heimatmuseum Belgern
Stadt- und Museumshaus
Stadt- und Waagenmuseum
Städtisches Zentrum für Geschichte und Kunst
Stadtmuseum
Stiefelmuseum
Terence Hill Museum
Wilder Robert

Libraries in Oschatz

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek Burg Mildenstein0.0
Bücherei Lüttewitz0.0
Bücherei Ottewig0.0
Kinder- und Jugendbibliothek Riesa0.0
Peter-Sodann-Bibliothek eG "... wider dem vergehen"0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Lommatzsch0.0
Stadtbibliothek Mügeln0.0
Stadtbibliothek Riesa0.0
Stadtbibliothek Roßwein0.0
Stadtbibliothek und Stadtinformation Hartha0.0
Town Library Nossen0.0
Waldheimer Stadtbibliothek0.0

Farmers Markets in Oschatz

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kartoffellagerhaus Cavertitz - Futtermittelhandel
Lummscher Krautmarkt
Markt

Hotels in Oschatz

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hong Kong

Restaurants in Oschatz

11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bui Fam Restaurant
Com Viet
Gasthaus "Zum Schwan"
Goldene Höhe
Griechisches & Mediterran Restaurant Santorini Oschatz
Il Gusto
Klosterklause
Landgasthof Bornitz
OZ'ler
Restaurant Jaipur
Wirtshaus "zur Einkehr"

Cafes in Oschatz

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Backhaus Peter Wentzlaff e.K.
Zero Four Café

Castles in Oschatz

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Herrenhaus ehem. Rittergut Mannschatz
Wüstes Schloss Osterland

Zoos in Oschatz

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tierpark

Veterinaries in Oschatz

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tierarztpraxis "zur Niedermühle"
Tierarztpraxis O'Schatz

Train Stations in Oschatz

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Oschatz
Oschatz Süd
Thalheim-Kreischa

Bus Stations in Oschatz

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Busbahnhof Oschatz

Gas Stations in Oschatz

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aral
Marktkauf Tankstelle Oschatz
Total

Banks in Oschatz

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Commerzbank
Kreissparkasse Torgau-Oschatz
Sparkasse Leipzig - Geschäftsstelle

Gyms in Oschatz

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Balance

Breweries in Oschatz

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brauerei Richzenhain

Stadiums & Teams in Oschatz

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Oschatz

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Skilift Erzgebirge Skiclub Olbernhau 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Winterwelt Rehefeld 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift Altenberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skilift am Rotterhang 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Oschatz

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dresden AirportDRSLarge Airport
Holzdorf Air Base-Medium Airport
Leipzig–Altenburg AirportAOCMedium Airport
Altes Lager Airfield-Small Airport
Beedeln Ultralight Flightpark-Small Airport
Böhlen Airfield-Small Airport
Chemnitz/Jahnsdorf Airfield-Small Airport
Falkenberg-Lönnewitz Airfield-Small Airport
Finsterwalde-Heinrichsruh Airfield-Small Airport
Finsterwalde-Schacksdorf Airfield-Small Airport
Göpfersdorf Airfield-Small Airport
Großenhain Airfield-Small Airport
Großrückerswalde Airfield-Small Airport
Hartenstein-Thierfeld Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Langhennersdorf Airfield-Small Airport
Laussig Agricultural Airstrip-Small Airport
Machern Cropduster Strip-Small Airport
Mohorn Airfield-Small Airport
Oehna Airfield-Small Airport
Oschatz Airfield-Small Airport
Pretzschendorf Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Reinsdorf Airfield-Small Airport
Riesa-Canitz Airfield-Small Airport
Riesa-Göhlis AirportIESSmall Airport
Roitzschjora Airfield-Small Airport
Taucha Airfield-Small Airport
Teplice Airfield-Small Airport
Torgau-Beilrode Airfield-Small Airport
Zschorna Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Zwickau Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Oschatz

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
MEDIAN Klinik Dahlener Heide Schmannewitz
MEDIAN Zentrum für Rehabilitation Schmannewitz
MEDIAN Zentrum für Rehabilitation Schmannewitz

Churches & Religious Organizations in Oschatz

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dorfkirche Altoschatz
Dorfkirche Lonnewitz
Friedhofskirche St. Georg
Kirche Merkwitz
Kirche Schmorkau
Klosterkirche
Lampersdorf Kirche
St. Aegidien

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 Oschatz

What is the population of Oschatz?

Oschatz has a population of 16,000 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 713 people per square mile, spread across 22.4 square miles.

Is Oschatz expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,238, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $77,200 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $386 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 Oschatz?

Oschatz has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.3 inches, with 5.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Oschatz?

There are 624 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Oschatz?

The median home value in Oschatz is $77,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $386. The homeownership rate is 33.4%.

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