Otterwisch, Germany
Saxony · Germany
Otterwisch is a small town in Saxony, Germany with a population of 1,552. Elevation: 505 ft (154 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
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About Otterwisch
Otterwisch is a municipality in the Leipzig district in Saxony, Germany.
People
Economy
C+Housing
A+Climate
| Population | 1,552 |
| Population Density | 41 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 505 ft (154 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.2000°, 12.6167° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Saxony |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.7 inches (881 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 27.8 inches (71 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,033 |
About Otterwisch
Otterwisch is a small town in Germany (Saxony) with a population of 1,552. The city sits at an elevation of 505 feet (154 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Otterwisch vs Germany
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $30,033 |
| 60% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 61 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $73,000 |
| 74% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $365 |
| 69% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 75.8% |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 24.2% |
| Housing Units | 621 |
Property Tax
Climate in Otterwisch
Otterwisch has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.7°C), the coldest is Jan (1.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 611 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 214 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 505 ft (154 m) |
| Area | 37.7 sq mi (97.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.2000°N, 12.6167°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 1.8 in |
Otterwisch has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 33°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (1.3").
Schools in Otterwisch
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grundschule Otterwisch | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Otterwisch
68 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDR Sputnik | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio PSR | — | MP3 | |
| MDR SACHSEN – Das Sachsenradio | 70er, 80er | AAC 102 kbps | |
| Radio Blau | community radio, free radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| R.SA | — | MP3 | |
| MDR SCHLAGERWELT | ard, klassiker | AAC 102 kbps | |
| MDR | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Erzgebirge - 80er Kulthits | — | AAC | |
| RADIO PSR - Gute Laune Hits | radio psr | MP3 | |
| Gewandhaus Radio | classic | MP3 | |
| MDR AKTUELL | ard, halle | AAC 102 kbps | |
| Radio Ostrock | oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Pop Jazz Radio | easy listening, jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ARD Tagesschau Radio | reggaeton | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MDR Sputnik (AAC) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Erzgebirgs-Weihnacht | erzgebirge, heimat | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Saxnwelle | kölsch, maxis | MP3 128 kbps | |
| R.SA - Das Schnarchnasenradio | calm | MP3 | |
| MDR NOVA | funk | OGG 64 kbps | |
| Radio Leipzig - 90er | pop | AAC | |
| Radio PSR Partymix | AAC 64 kbps | 64 kbps, 80er | AAC | |
| DressFM (New Yorker Germany) | grunge | MP3 | |
| BN-Radio | electronic | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| R.SA - Sclager | — | MP3 | |
| Radio PSR Live Chemnitz | pop | MP3 | |
| R.SA - 1.000 80er | — | MP3 | |
| MDR SPUTNIK | rock+pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Preston Air | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| R.SA - Disco | disco | MP3 | |
| MDR Sputnik (low) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio PSR Sommerhits | AAC 64 kbps | 64 kbps, dance | AAC | |
| R.SA - Das Beatles Radio | beatles, beatles kanal | MP3 | |
| Radio Leipzig - 80 er Kulthits | 80er, 80s | AAC | |
| Radio Leipzig - Wir lieben Leipzig | pop | AAC | |
| Pac Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Rundfunk-Kombinat Sachsen (320kbps) | bürgerradio, coloradio | MP3 320 kbps | |
| ROCK ANTENNE Melodic Rock | pop, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Studentenradio HS Merseburg | k-pop | MP3 170 kbps | |
| DJ Tekness | el, house | MP3 | |
| RBW HD - Regionalfernsehen Bitterfeld-Wolfen | bitterfeld wolfen, lokalfernsehen | AAC 2574 kbps | |
| MSA 95.9 UHD | rap | MP3 | |
| Radio Dresden - Weihnachtsradio | christmas | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio T Chemnitz (102.7 FM) | bürgerradio, freies radio | MP3 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 | |
| Sachsen-Anhalt-Welle | — | MP3 | |
| Radio Leipzig - Top Hits | pop | AAC | |
| DressFM (New Yorker Global) | ambient | MP3 | |
| SecondRadio ZWEI | 80er, 90er | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Leipziger allerlei | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SecondRadio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| SecondRadio - Your Music Your Life | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| detektor.fm Wort | modern pop | AAC | |
| detektor.fm Musik | modern pop | AAC | |
| MDR Sachsen Leipzig | deutsch pop, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| R.SA - Country | — | MP3 | |
| Radio Leipzig - Weihnachtsradio | — | AAC | |
| Radio Blau mAirList | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Leipzig Freitag Nacht | pop | AAC | |
| Radio Leipzig - 80er | — | AAC |
Museums in Otterwisch
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ägyptisches Museum | ||||
| Alter Stall | ||||
| Antikenmuseum der Universität Leipzig | ||||
| Apotheken- Museum | ||||
| Bach-Museum Leipzig | ||||
| Bauernmuseum | ||||
| Brauereimuseum | ||||
| Bulldoghof Remler | ||||
| Burg Gnandstein | ||||
| DDR-Spielzeug Museum | ||||
| Dentalhistorisches Museum | ||||
| Deutsches Buch- und Schriftmuseum | ||||
| Deutsches Fotomuseum | ||||
| Dorf- und Bauernmuseum Kühren | ||||
| Eisenbahnmuseum „Bahnhof Obergräfenhain“ | ||||
| Elektrotechnische Sammlung | ||||
| Feuerwehrmuseum | ||||
| Feuerwehrmuseum Grethen | ||||
| Fluchtmuseum | ||||
| Flugwelt Altenburg-Nobitz | ||||
| Flugwelt Altenburg-Nobitz Außengelände | ||||
| Forum 1813 | ||||
| G2 Kunsthalle | ||||
| Galerie des Museums der Stadt Borna | ||||
| Göschenhaus | ||||
| Grassimuseum | ||||
| Grieg-Begegnungsstätte | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Kitzscher | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Hofmannsche Sammlung | ||||
| INFODOK & Galerie am Markt | ||||
| INSPIRATA | ||||
| Korbsammlung Schönbach | ||||
| Kreismuseum Grimma | ||||
| Kulturhistorisches Museum Wurzen | ||||
| Kur- und Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Lazarettmuseum | ||||
| Lazarettmuseum (Alte Schule) | ||||
| Leipzig Nazi Forced Labour Memorial | ||||
| Lindenau-Museum | ||||
| MÄDLER ART FORUM | ||||
| Margarete-Blank-Gedenkstätte | ||||
| Mauritianum | ||||
| Mendelssohn-Haus | ||||
| Museum der Stadt Borna | ||||
| Museum für Volksarchitektur und bäuerliche Kultur | ||||
| Museum im Stasi-Bunker | ||||
| Museum in der "Runden Ecke" | ||||
| Museum of City History Leipzig | ||||
| Museum of Fine Arts | ||||
| Museum of Musical Instruments of Leipzig University | ||||
| Museum Wassermühle Höfgen | ||||
| Museumsgleis 24, Lokomotiven im Bahnhof Leipzig | ||||
| N'Ostalgie Museum Leipzig | ||||
| Naturkundemuseum | ||||
| Naturschutzstation Plaussig | ||||
| Neuer Stall | ||||
| Oflag IV-C | ||||
| Oldtimer- und Technikverein Fockendorf | ||||
| Papiermuseum Fockendorf | ||||
| Park Canitz | ||||
| Reclam-Museum | ||||
| Red Star Company | ||||
| Scheune | ||||
| Schiffmühle | ||||
| Schloss Rochlitz | ||||
| Schloss- und Spielkartenmuseum | ||||
| Schlossmuseum | ||||
| Schnapsmuseum - "Die Geschichte des Alkohols" | ||||
| Schulmuseum | ||||
| Schumann-Haus | ||||
| Schwind-Pavillon | ||||
| Seumehaus | ||||
| Sparkassenmuseum | ||||
| Stadtgeschichtliches Museum | ||||
| Steinarbeiterhaus | ||||
| Straßenbahnmuseum Leipzig | ||||
| Technikmuseum Oldtimerverein Kohren-Sahlis | ||||
| Tischlereimuseum | ||||
| Töpfermuseum | ||||
| Traktormuseum Wyhra | ||||
| Tübke Stiftung | ||||
| Turmuhrenmuseum | ||||
| Verein Deutsches Museum für Galvanotechnik e.V. | ||||
| Wilhelm-Ostwald-Museum | ||||
| Wohngebäude | ||||
| Zeitgeschichtliches Forum | ||||
| Zentrale Hinrichtungsstätte der DDR | ||||
| Zum Dorbochn |
Libraries in Otterwisch
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bach-Archiv Leipzig | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibiliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Borsdorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek der Helmholtz-Zentrum für Umweltforschung GmbH | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek der Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst Leipzig | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek des Bundesverwaltungsgerichts | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek des IZI | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek des Leibniz-Institut für Länderkunde e.V. | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek des Max-Planck-Institut für Kognitions- und Neurowissenschaften | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek des Max-Planck-Institut für Mathematik in den Naturwissenschaften | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek des Max-Planck-Institutes für evolutionäre Anthropologie | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek des Museums für Angewandte Kunst | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek des Museums für Völkerkunde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek des Stadtgeschichtlichen Museums | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Holzhausen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Hör- und Sprachgeschädigtenwesen Leipzig | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Mockau | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Nerchau | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Paunsdorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Rechtswissenschaft – Recht I | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Rechtswissenschaft – Recht II | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Rochlitz | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Schönefeld | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Südvorstadt "Walter Hofmann" | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Volkmarsdorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Wiederau | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Wiederitzsch | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Campus-Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Deutsche Nationalbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Dewitzer Bücherkiste | 0.0 | |||||
| Fachbibliothek/Patientenbibliothek Klinikum St. Georg gGmbH | 0.0 | |||||
| Feministische Bibliothek MONAliesA | 0.0 | |||||
| Franz-Hartmann-Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Hohburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Haus D - Lernklinik, Bibliothek Medizin/Naturwissenschaften | 0.0 | |||||
| Hochschulbibliothek der HTWK Leipzig | 0.0 | |||||
| Hochschulbibliothek der HTWK Leipzig und HfTL | 0.0 | |||||
| IHK Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Index | 0.0 | |||||
| Infoladen | 0.0 | |||||
| Interkulturelle Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Johann-Gottfried-Seume-Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Jonnathan Romero Huertas | 0.0 | |||||
| K. G. Saur Verlag GmbH & Co. KG | 0.0 | |||||
| Landesarchiv Thüringen - Staatsarchiv Altenburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediothek Borna | 0.0 | |||||
| Medizinische Fachbibliothek Psychiatrische Kliniken | 0.0 | |||||
| Schulbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Sehliser Bücherkiste | 0.0 | |||||
| Staatsarchiv Leipzig | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtarchiv Leipzig | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek - Reudnitz | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Bad Lausick | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Brandis | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Frohburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Geithain | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Kitzscher | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Leipzig | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Naunhof | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Taucha | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Trebsen/Touristinformation | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Wurzen | 0.0 | |||||
| Umweltbibliothek Leipzig | 0.0 | |||||
| Universitätsbibliothek Leipzig - Bibliotheca Albertina | 0.0 | |||||
| Universitätsbibliothek Leipzig Veterinärmedizin | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Otterwisch
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hofladen | |||||
| Markt Wurzen | |||||
| Marktplatz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Altenburg | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Bayrischer Platz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Lößnig |
Restaurants in Otterwisch
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Otterwisch
3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Otterwisch
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Otterwisch
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayerischer Bahnhof | ||||
| Brauereimuseum | ||||
| Brauhaus an der Thomaskirche | ||||
| Brauhaus Napoleon | ||||
| Kohrener Land Bräu | ||||
| Kräcker-Bräu GbR | ||||
| Nerchauer Brauhaus | ||||
| Synde Bräu |
Stadiums & Teams in Otterwisch
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Otterwisch
35 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Leipzig/Halle Airport | LEJ | Large Airport |
| Holzdorf Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Leipzig–Altenburg Airport | AOC | Medium Airport |
| Auerbach Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Beedeln Ultralight Flightpark | — | Small Airport |
| Böhlen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brodau Cropduster Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Chemnitz/Jahnsdorf Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dessau Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Falkenberg-Lönnewitz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gera-Leumnitz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Göpfersdorf Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Greiz-Obergrochlitz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Großrückerswalde Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Halle-Oppin Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hartenstein-Thierfeld Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Köthen Airport | KOQ | Small Airport |
| Langhennersdorf Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Laussig Agricultural Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lukla Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Machern Cropduster Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Merseburg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Oehna Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Oschatz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Reinsdorf Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Renneritz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Riesa-Canitz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Riesa-Göhlis Airport | IES | Small Airport |
| Roitzschjora Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sprossen (Zeitz) Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Taucha Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Torgau-Beilrode Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Zschorna Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Zwickau Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Zwochau Cropduster Strip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Otterwisch
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Margitta's Blumenboutique |
Treatment Centers in Otterwisch
6 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| ARZ St.Elisabeth | ||
| Haus am Kurpark | ||
| Klinik für Ambulante Rehabilitation | ||
| Median Klinik | ||
| Sachsenklinik - Haus Herrmannsbad | ||
| Sachsenklinik Bad Lausick |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Otterwisch
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ev. Pfarrkirche | |
| Kirche Großbuch | |
| Kirche Stockheim | |
| Maria-Magdalenen-Kirche | |
| Wehrkirche Pomßen |
Quick Facts
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Otterwisch
What is the population of Otterwisch?
Otterwisch has a population of 1,552 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 41 people per square mile, spread across 37.7 square miles.
Is Otterwisch expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,033, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $73,000 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $365 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 Otterwisch?
Otterwisch has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 214 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 34.7 inches, with 27.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Otterwisch?
There are 61 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Otterwisch?
The median home value in Otterwisch is $73,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $365. The homeownership rate is 75.8%.
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