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Platten, Germany

Rheinland-Pfalz · Germany

Platten is a small town in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany with a population of 894. Elevation: 440 ft (134 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
894 Population 39/sq mi density
440 ft Elevation 134 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
36.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$29,086 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$29,086 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,200 home value, $431/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population894
Density39/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$29,086

Housing

A+
Home Value$86,200
Rent$431
Ownership69.3%
Housing Units358

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain36.8 in/yr
Sunny Days224/yr
Elevation440 ft (134 m)
Population894
Population Density39 / sq mi
Elevation440 ft (134 m)
Coordinates49.9516°, 6.9531°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceRheinland-Pfalz
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation36.8 inches (934 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.6 inches (27 cm)
Median Household Income$29,086

About Platten

Platten is a small town in Germany (Rheinland-Pfalz) with a population of 894. The city sits at an elevation of 440 feet (134 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Platten is $29,086, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 35 business establishments.

Income: Platten vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$29,086
61% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)35

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Platten is $86,200, 69% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $431 (63% below the national average of $1,163). 69.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 358 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$86,200
69% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$431
63% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership69.3%
Owner-Occupied69.3%
Renter-Occupied30.7%
Housing Units358

Property Tax

Climate in Platten

Platten has an average annual temperature of 8.8°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.5°C), the coldest is Jan (0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 897 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.8°C / 33°F -1.6° / 3.3° 94.6
Feb 1.4°C / 35°F -1.7° / 4.6° 73.1
Mar 4.8°C / 41°F 0.5° / 9° 69.9
Apr 8.3°C / 47°F 2.9° / 13.7° 52.0
May 12.2°C / 54°F 6.7° / 17.6° 66.1
Jun 15.3°C / 60°F 9.8° / 20.8° 68.2
Jul 17.5°C / 64°F 11.8° / 23.2° 67.0
Aug 17°C / 63°F 11.2° / 22.8° 68.4
Sep 13.2°C / 56°F 8.1° / 18.3° 71.4
Oct 9°C / 48°F 5.1° / 12.9° 75.5
Nov 4.6°C / 40°F 1.9° / 7.3° 79.8
Dec 1.7°C / 35°F -0.6° / 4° 110.8
Platten experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. The area receives 10.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 440 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below Germany avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days224 days/yr

Geography

Elevation440 ft (134 m)
Area22.9 sq mi (59.4 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates49.9516°N, 6.9531°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.8"
3% below Germany avg
Snowfall 10.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.11"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

886 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 2, 2021.

Jul 22, 2002 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands M4.8 120 km
Feb 23, 2008 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.5 66 km
Aug 3, 2007 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany M4.4 54 km
Jan 20, 2000 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany M4.3 78 km
Nov 29, 1997 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany M4.3 92 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands M4.3 110 km
May 22, 2004 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany M4.2 60 km
Jun 21, 2001 Germany M4.2 90 km
Jan 3, 2008 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.1 66 km
Jun 14, 2000 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France M4.0 84 km
Jun 23, 2001 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands M4.0 135 km
Jul 26, 2000 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany M4.0 80 km
Sep 11, 1999 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany M4.0 56 km
Mar 17, 2002 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany M4.0 103 km
Mar 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 65 km
Jul 20, 2005 3 km S of Lebach, Germany M3.9 64 km
Sep 25, 2001 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 64 km
Feb 14, 2011 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany M3.9 77 km
Jul 23, 1996 5 km NW of Stoumont, Belgium M3.9 101 km
Jan 26, 2008 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany M3.9 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (25 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 25 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.7 in
February 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.4 in
April 47°F (9°C) 2.1 in Driest
May 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.7 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.1 in Wettest

Platten has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 36°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and April the driest (2.1").

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Radio Stations near Platten

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Antenne Trier Das Cityradio MP3 192 kbps
RPR1. Trier 80er, 90er MP3
SR 2 Off-Beat jazz MP3 128 kbps
Cityradio St. Wendel music, news MP3 192 kbps
Radio Nürburgring powered by RPR1. autorace, autorennen AAC
Radio Nürburgring @RPR1. motorsport, nürburgring MP3
MBGW Gottesdienst MP3

Museums in Platten

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alte Mühle
Archäologiepark Belginum
Besucherbergwerk Fell
Buddha-Museum
Bundesbank-Bunker Cochem
Burgmuseum Arras
Clara Viebig Pavillon
Deutsches Telefonmuseum
Dorfmuseum
Eifeler Vulkanmuseum
Enscher Dorfmuseum
Feuerwehrmuseum
Foto- und Filmmuseum
Haus der Dorfgeschichte & Buecherei
Haus der Ikonen
Haus der Krippen
Heimat- und Weinmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Barbaramühle
Heimatmuseum Föhren
Heimatmuseum Graacher Tor
Heimatmuseum Kenn
Heimatstuben
Heimwebereimuseum
Historisches Spielzeug-, Puppen- und Ikonenmuseum
Hunsrücker Holzmuseum
Jüdisches Leben in Wittlich
Maarmuseum
Mausefallen-Museum
Mittelmosel-Museum
Museum Noviomagi
Privates Schreinereimuseum Annen
Puppen- und Uhrenmuseum
Römische Großkelteranlage Piesport
Römische Weinkelteranlage Noviand
Schuh-Styling-Museum
Schulmuseum
Vulkanhaus Strohn
Wein-und Heimatmuseum
Weinmuseum
Zeitreise-Museum
Zylinderhaus

Libraries in Platten

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bücherei Thomm0.0
Die Bücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei Eckfeld0.0
Haus der Dorfgeschichte & Buecherei0.0
Katholische Bibilothek Morbach0.0
Kreisbibliothek0.0
St. Nikolaus-Hospital0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Traben-Trarbach0.0
Stadtbücherei Wittlich0.0

Farmers Markets in Platten

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Historischer Marktplatz
Platz an der Lieser

Restaurants in Platten

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mr. Didi's
Spice & Slice

Cafes in Platten

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Winzerhofcafé Görgen

Clinics in Platten

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Zentrum für Magen- und Darmgesundheit

Train Stations in Platten

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wittlich Hauptbahnhof

Bus Stations in Platten

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wittlich, Hauptbahnhof

Breweries in Platten

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bertricum

Stadiums & Teams in Platten

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Platten

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Weißer Stein 0.0 $0

Airports Near Platten

49 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Frankfurt-Hahn AirportHHNLarge Airport
Luxembourg-Findel International AirportLUXLarge Airport
Büchel Air BaseMedium Airport
Ramstein Air BaseRMSMedium Airport
Saarbrücken AirportSCNMedium Airport
Spangdahlem Air BaseSPMMedium Airport
Alzing AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Sobernheim-Domberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Bell-Hundheim ULSmall Airport
Bexbach Glider FieldSmall Airport
Bitburg AirportBBJSmall Airport
Büllingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Cann'Air ULMSmall Airport
Dahlemer Binz AirfieldSmall Airport
Daun-Senheld Glider FieldSmall Airport
Dierdorf-Wienau AirfieldSmall Airport
Dillingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Düren-Hürtgenwald AirfieldSmall Airport
Ernzen AirfieldSmall Airport
Eßweiler AirfieldSmall Airport
Eudenbach Glider FieldSmall Airport
FSV Illtal AirfieldSmall Airport
Hargarten ULSmall Airport
Hinterweiler Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Hoppstädten-Weiersbach AirfieldSmall Airport
Idar-Oberstein/Göttschied AirfieldSmall Airport
Kell AirfieldSmall Airport
Kirn AirfieldSmall Airport
Koblenz-Winningen AirfieldSmall Airport
Konz-Könen Glider FieldSmall Airport
Kusel-Langenbach AirfieldSmall Airport
Marpingen Glider AirfieldSmall Airport
Mendig AirfieldSmall Airport
Mönchsheide Glider FieldSmall Airport
Nannhausen AirfieldSmall Airport
Naunheim / Maifeld Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Neumagen-Dhron AirfieldSmall Airport
Pirmasens-Pottschütthöhe AirfieldSmall Airport
Rémeling ULSmall Airport
Roßberg Becherbach AirfieldSmall Airport
Saarlouis-Düren AirfieldSmall Airport
Schwarzenbach-Sötern Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Traben-Trarbach/Mont Royal AirfieldSmall Airport
Trier-Föhren AirfieldSmall Airport
Utscheid Glider FieldSmall Airport
Wershofen/Eifel AirfieldSmall Airport
Zeurange ULMSmall Airport
Zweibrücken AirportZQWSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Platten

6 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Eifelklinik
MEDIAN Klinik Bernkastel
MEDIAN Klinik Burg Landshut
MEDIAN Klinik Daun Rosenberg
MEDIAN Klinik Moselhöhe
MEDIAN Klinik Moselschleife

Churches & Religious Organizations in Platten

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Baitul Hamd Mosque
Sankt Martin

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 Platten

What is the population of Platten?

Platten has a population of 894 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 22.9 square miles.

Is Platten expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,086, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $86,200 (69% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $431 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Platten?

Platten 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 66°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 36.8 inches, with 10.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Platten?

There are 35 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Platten?

The median home value in Platten is $86,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $431. The homeownership rate is 69.3%.

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