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Picher, Germany

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Germany

Picher is a small town in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany with a population of 792. Elevation: 177 ft (54 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
792 Population 17/sq mi density
177 ft Elevation 54 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
35.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$29,457 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$29,457 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,800 home value, $369/mo rent

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People

Population792
Density17/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$29,457

Housing

A+
Home Value$73,800
Rent$369
Ownership65.7%
Housing Units317

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain35.5 in/yr
Sunny Days213/yr
Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Population792
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Coordinates53.3480°, 11.3467°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceMecklenburg-Vorpommern
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation35.5 inches (901 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.1 inches (36 cm)
Median Household Income$29,457

About Picher

Picher is a small town in Germany (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) with a population of 792. The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet (54 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Picher is $29,457, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 31 business establishments.

Income: Picher vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$29,457
61% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)31

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Picher is $73,800, 74% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $369 (68% below the national average of $1,163). 65.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 317 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$73,800
74% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$369
68% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.7%
Owner-Occupied65.7%
Renter-Occupied34.3%
Housing Units317

Property Tax

Climate in Picher

Picher has an average annual temperature of 9.6°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.6°C), the coldest is Jan (1.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 942 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.1°C / 34°F -1.1° / 3.3° 59.1
Feb 1.8°C / 35°F -0.9° / 4.4° 46.3
Mar 4.6°C / 40°F 1.1° / 8.2° 44.1
Apr 9.1°C / 48°F 4.4° / 13.8° 69.6
May 13.1°C / 56°F 8.1° / 18.1° 113.5
Jun 16.2°C / 61°F 11.4° / 21° 115.3
Jul 18.6°C / 65°F 13.8° / 23.3° 104.0
Aug 18.4°C / 65°F 13.7° / 23.1° 122.4
Sep 14.7°C / 58°F 10.6° / 18.8° 72.8
Oct 9.9°C / 50°F 6.6° / 13.2° 69.8
Nov 5.2°C / 41°F 2.9° / 7.5° 56.6
Dec 2.2°C / 36°F 0.1° / 4.2° 68.8
Picher experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below Germany avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days213 days/yr

Geography

Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Area47.3 sq mi (122.6 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates53.3480°N, 11.3467°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.5"
7% below Germany avg
Snowfall 14.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.5 on Jul 21, 2001.

May 19, 2000 10 km ENE of Boizenburg, Germany M3.5 32 km
Jul 21, 2001 3 km SE of Tessin, Germany M3.5 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 1.9 in
February 34°F (1°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 1.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.5 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in
November 40°F (4°C) 2.1 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.1 in

Picher has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 34°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Picher

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Regionale Schule mit Grundschule "Theodor Körner"
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Radio Stations near Picher

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NDR 1 Radio MV oldies MP3 128 kbps
NDR 1 Radio MV (Regio Rostock) MP3 128 kbps
NDR 1 Radio MV (HGW) oldies MP3 128 kbps
Mathees Rocksound SN Warnitz blues rock, classic rock MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Picher

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alte Synagoge & Hanna-Meinungen-Haus
Burgmuseum
Dat Lütt Museum
Feuerwehr-Museum
Geologisches Museum Raben Steinfeld
Historisches Feuerwehrmuseum Plate
Mahn und Gedenkstätten Wöbbelin
Museum der Alltagskultur in der Griesen Gegend
Museum Grabow
Museum Schloss Ludwigslust
Natureum
Rittergut Eldenburg
Waldemarturm

Libraries in Picher

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek Plate0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbilbiothek0.0

Farmers Markets in Picher

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ludwigsluster Wochenmarkt
Marktplatz
Rathausplatz

Restaurants in Picher

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Zum dicken Fritz

Train Stations in Picher

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jasnitz

Breweries in Picher

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Braumanufaktur Ludwigslust

Stadiums & Teams in Picher

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Picher

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lübeck Blankensee AirportLBCMedium Airport
Bobzin Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Grambeker Heide AirfieldSmall Airport
Klein Gartz AirfieldSmall Airport
Klietz-Scharlibbe AirfieldSmall Airport
Lüchow-Rehbeck AirfieldSmall Airport
Neu-Gülze AirfieldSmall Airport
Neustadt-Glewe AirfieldSmall Airport
Parchim Sport AirfieldSmall Airport
Perleberg Glider FieldSmall Airport
Pinnow AirfieldSmall Airport
Rerik-Zweedorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Sierksdorf/Hof Altona AirfieldSmall Airport
Stendal-Borstel AirfieldSmall Airport
Tangeln Private AirstripSmall Airport
Teldau-Amholz AirfieldSmall Airport
Wismar AirfieldSmall Airport

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 Picher

What is the population of Picher?

Picher has a population of 792 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 47.3 square miles.

Is Picher expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,457, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $73,800 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $369 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Picher?

Picher has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 213 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 35.5 inches, with 14.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Picher?

There are 31 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Picher?

The median home value in Picher is $73,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $369. The homeownership rate is 65.7%.

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