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Ottrau, Germany
Hesse · Germany
Ottrau is a small town in Hesse, Germany with a population of 2,496. Elevation: 1,115 ft (340 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ottrau
Ottrau is a municipality in the Schwalm-Eder-Kreis in Hesse, Germany.
People
Economy
C+Housing
A+Climate
| Population | 2,496 |
| Population Density | 86 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,115 ft (340 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.8060°, 9.3858° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Hesse |
| Average Temperature | 46°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.2 inches (766 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.2 inches (18 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,945 |
About Ottrau
Ottrau is a small town in Germany (Hesse) with a population of 2,496. The city sits at an elevation of 1,115 feet (340 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Ottrau vs Germany
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,945 |
| 61% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 97 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $59,400 |
| 79% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $297 |
| 74% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 81.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 19.0% |
| Housing Units | 998 |
Property Tax
Climate in Ottrau
Ottrau has an average annual temperature of 9°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.9°C), the coldest is Jan (0.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 661 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,115 ft (340 m) |
| Area | 29.2 sq mi (75.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 86/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8060°N, 9.3858°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (193 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 193 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.8 in |
Ottrau has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 32°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (2.0").
Schools in Ottrau
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brüder-Grimm-Schule Ottrau | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ottrau
27 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERF Plus | christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio BACH | bach, classic | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Epic Lounge - SAX HOUSE LOUNGE | ambient, ambient and relaxation music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Technolovers EURODANCE | 80's, 80er | MP3 192 kbps | |
| EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Background Music | chill, chillout | MP3 192 kbps | |
| HARMONY.FM | 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO BOB - Blues [aac | 64 kbps] | 1920s, 1960s | AAC | |
| Technolovers HARDSTYLE | dance, electronic | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Bob | rock/hardrock | MP3 | |
| Freies Radio Kassel | - | MP3 170 kbps | |
| hr3 Osthessen | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Technolovers TRANCE | melodic trance, progressive trance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio DEUTSCH | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| PetShopBoys | 1980's, 1980s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Epic Lounge - SOUL LOUNGE | ambient and relaxation music, chill | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Technolovers VOCAL TRANCE | melodic trance, trance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Bob - Mittelalter Rock | - | MP3 | |
| Epic Lounge - GAMING LOUNGE | ambient, ambient and relaxation music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RADIO BOB - Southern Rock [mp3 | 192 kbps] | alternative, blues | MP3 | |
| EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Romance | chillout, classical | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Noise On FM | dance, house | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Epic Lounge - WORKDAY LOUNGE | ambient and relaxation music, chillout | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Chillout Archiv | chillout, lounge | MP3 128 kbps | |
| hr1 Osthessen | adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| hr4 Osthessen | oldies, schlager | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Technolovers DIRTY HOUSE | club dance, edm | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio - TRENDING CHARTS | 2023s, charts | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Ottrau
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alsfelder Märchenhaus | ||||
| Bergbau-Museum Frielendorf | ||||
| Burgmuseum | ||||
| Das kleine Feuerwehrmuseum | ||||
| Fastnacht & Stattmuseum | ||||
| Gedenkstätte und Museum Trutzhain | ||||
| Handwerkerstübchen | ||||
| Heimat Museum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Bad Zwesten | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Neukirchen | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Wichte | ||||
| Hessische Braunkohle Bergbaumuseum - Bergbaugeschichte/Besucherstollen | ||||
| Hessisches Braunkohle Bergbaumuseum - Themenpark "Kohle & Energie" | ||||
| Hohhaus-Museum | ||||
| Hohhaus-Museum geologische Abteilung | ||||
| Landtechnisches Museum | ||||
| Lebendiges Bienenmuseum Knüllwald | ||||
| Malerstübchen | ||||
| Märchenhaus | ||||
| Mühlenmuseum | ||||
| Mühlenmuseum Steinmühle | ||||
| Museum der Schwalm | ||||
| Museum im Vorwerk | ||||
| Puppenmuseum | ||||
| Scheune an der Aula | ||||
| Schloßmuseum | ||||
| Schwälmer Dorfmuseum Holzburg | ||||
| Stadtarchiv Alsfeld | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Alsfeld | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Alsfeld |
Libraries in Ottrau
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bücherei Frielendorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Bürger- und Lesetreff | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Bimbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Hohhaus-Bibliothek / Stadtarchivs | 0.0 | |||||
| Kultur-Schmiede e.V. Remsfeld | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Lauterbach | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ottrau
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eulenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Di | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Di |
Restaurants in Ottrau
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ottrau
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Ottrau
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ottrau
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ottrau
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ottrau
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brauerei Friedrich Haaß KG |
Stadiums & Teams in Ottrau
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ottrau
47 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kassel Airport | KSF | Large Airport |
| Fritzlar Army Airfield | FRZ | Medium Airport |
| Allendorf-Eder Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Alsfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Amöneburg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Auf der Schaufel Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Hersfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Kissingen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brilon-Hochsauerland Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dehausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Der Dingel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dornberg-Sontra Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Edermünde-Grifte Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz „Graner Berg“ | - | Small Airport |
| Fulda-Jossa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gedern Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Gelnhausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gießen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gießen-Reiskirchen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hessisch Lichtenau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hoherodskopf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Homberg (Ohm) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Huhnrain Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Johannisau Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Korbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lager Hammelburg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Langenberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Langenselbold Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lauterbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Marburg-Schönstadt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mengeringhausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Mosenberg Airfeld | - | Small Airport |
| Nidda Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ober-Mörlen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oberleichtersbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Plätzer Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pohlheim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Reichelsheim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Schotten Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stauffenbühl Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Waldeck Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Warburg-Am Heinberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wasserkuppe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Weidberg-Kaltenwestheim Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Witzenhausen-Burgberg Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Ziegenhain-Der Ring Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zierenberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ottrau
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kirche Berfa | |
| Kirche Elbenrod | |
| Kirche Ottrau | |
| Klosterkirche | |
| Westernkirche |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Germany
19 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Ottrau
What is the population of Ottrau?
Ottrau has a population of 2,496 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 86 people per square mile, spread across 29.2 square miles.
Is Ottrau expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,945, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $59,400 (79% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $297 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Ottrau?
Ottrau has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.2 inches, with 7.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Ottrau?
There are 97 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Ottrau?
The median home value in Ottrau is $59,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $297. The homeownership rate is 81.0%.