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Porta Westfalica, Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
Porta Westfalica is a mid-size city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany with a population of 36,364. Elevation: 240 ft (73 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 36,364 |
| Population Density | 838 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.2296°, 8.9161° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.1 inches (764 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.7 inches (7 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,645 |
About Porta Westfalica
Porta Westfalica is a mid-size city in Germany (North Rhine-Westphalia) with a population of 36,364. The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet (73 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Porta Westfalica vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $30,645 |
| 59% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 1,418 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $83,800 |
| 70% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $419 |
| 64% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 62.2% |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.8% |
| Housing Units | 14,546 |
Property Tax
Climate in Porta Westfalica
Porta Westfalica has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (19.1°C), the coldest is Jan (2.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 692 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
| Area | 43.4 sq mi (112.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 838/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.2296°N, 8.9161°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in |
Porta Westfalica has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 35°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.9").
Schools in Porta Westfalica
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grundschule Barkhausen | — | — | — | — |
| Gesamtschule Porta-Westfalica | — | — | — | — |
| Grundschule Vennebeck | — | — | — | — |
| Realschule Hausberge | — | — | — | — |
| Grundschule Hausberge | — | — | — | — |
| Städtisches Gymnasium Porta Westfalica | — | — | — | — |
| Grundschule Holzhausen | — | — | — | — |
| Grundschule Veltheim | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Porta Westfalica
23 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Gütersloh | borgholzhausen, clarholz | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Hochstift | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Bielefeld | bielefeld, local radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| The WOLF - New Country and the Legends | country, legends | MP3 | |
| Radio WAF | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Herford | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| WDR 2 Ostwestfalen-Lippe | — | UNKNOWN | |
| BFBS Germany | mix | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Alternativeworld | alternative, brit pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| The WOLF - Südhessen | classic country, country | MP3 | |
| The WOLF - Südhessen (aac+) | classic country, country | AAC | |
| Nerds and Geeks: THE STATION (128kbps) | chiptunes, retro games | MP3 128 kbps | |
| The wolf | — | AAC+ 57 kbps | |
| The WOLF - Nordhessen | classic country, country | MP3 | |
| The Wolf 93.3 (US) | country | AAC | |
| Radio Westfalica | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Gay Radio (FR) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio HCJB | christian | MP3 64 kbps | |
| TeutoRadio | — | MP3 | |
| radio aktiv Hameln | pop, talk | MP3 256 kbps | |
| radio flora | community radio, freies radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Coco und Jambo | 90s, dance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hertz 87.9 - Campusradio für Bielefeld | MP3 HQ | bielefeld, campus radio | MP3 |
Museums in Porta Westfalica
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alte Klus | ||||
| Alte Synagoge Petershagen | ||||
| Am Ende des Tunnels kein Licht | ||||
| Archäologisches Fenster am Münster | ||||
| Berg- und Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Besucherbergwerk Kleinenbremen | ||||
| Bibel Center Minden | ||||
| BibelCenter Minden | ||||
| Brammeyers Scheune | ||||
| Car-Museum "der kleine Lemgoer" | ||||
| Dehmer Heimatstube | ||||
| Deutsche Märchen- und Wesersagenmuseum | ||||
| Eulenburg | ||||
| Feuerwehrmuseum Kirchlengern | ||||
| Hammerschmiede Gnuse | ||||
| Haus Windheim No.2 | ||||
| Heimat-Museum | ||||
| Heimathof | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Löhne | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube Exten | ||||
| Heimatstube im Müllerhaus | ||||
| Heringsfängermuseum Heimsen | ||||
| Hubschraubermuseum | ||||
| Industriemuseeum Oberer Eisenhammer | ||||
| Industriemuseeum Unterer Eisenhammer | ||||
| LWL-Industriemuseum Glashütte Gernheim | ||||
| LWL-Industriemuseum Ziegeleimuseum in Lage | ||||
| Marta Herford | ||||
| Mindener Museum | ||||
| Museum Bückeburg | ||||
| Museum Hexenbürgermeisterhaus | ||||
| Museum Junkerhaus Lemgo | ||||
| Museumshof | ||||
| Museumsschule Hiddenhausen | ||||
| Old distillery | ||||
| Ölmühle mit Wasserrad | ||||
| Preußen-Museum | ||||
| Rehmer Heimathaus | ||||
| Rürupsmühle | ||||
| Schau zur Herforder Münzgeschichte | ||||
| Schloss Bückeburg | ||||
| Sinnenpark Hille | ||||
| Terra phänomenales | ||||
| Trafohaus | ||||
| Wald- und Forstmuseum | ||||
| Web- und Textilmuseum | ||||
| Weserrenaissance-Museum | ||||
| Wilhelm Busch Geburtshaus | ||||
| Zellentrakt | ||||
| Ziegelei Lage | ||||
| Ziegelei Lage | ||||
| Ziegelei Lage |
Libraries in Porta Westfalica
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek des RPI | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek GS Nord | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Asemissen | 0.0 | |||||
| Christliche Bücherstube | 0.0 | |||||
| Corves Mühle | 0.0 | |||||
| Evangelische Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Almena | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei der Samtgemeinde Nienstädt | 0.0 | |||||
| Klosterbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Kreisergänzungsbücherei im Gymnasium | 0.0 | |||||
| Marketing Extertal | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediathek des Städtischen Gymnasiums Löhne | 0.0 | |||||
| Medizinische Bibliothek Herzzentrum Bad Oeynhausen | 0.0 | |||||
| Ökumen. öffentliche Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Patientenbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Herford | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Rinteln | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Bückeburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Lemgo | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Löhne | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Minden | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Porta Westfalica
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Britta-und-Ulrich-Findeisen-Platz | |||||
| Detering - Genossenschaft | |||||
| frische Hühnereier | |||||
| Hausberge | |||||
| Marktplatz | |||||
| Salzhof | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Inowroclaw-Platz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Kaiser-Wilhelm-Platz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Lahde | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Wear-Valley-Platz |
Hotels in Porta Westfalica
6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Porta Westfalica
15 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Porta Westfalica
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Porta Westfalica
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Porta Westfalica
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Porta Westfalica
3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Porta Westfalica
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Porta Westfalica
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Porta Westfalica
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Porta Westfalica
8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Porta Westfalica
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Porta Westfalica
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Porta Westfalica
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BrauArt LamaSan | ||||
| Meierhöfer |
Stadiums & Teams in Porta Westfalica
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Porta Westfalica
40 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Paderborn Lippstadt Airport | PAD | Large Airport |
| Bielefeld Airport | BFE | Medium Airport |
| Bückeburg Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Diepholz Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Wunstorf Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Bad Pyrmont Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bisperode Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Blomberg-Borkhausen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bohmte-Bad Essen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brakel Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bückeburg-Weinberg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Büren Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Colnrade Ultralight Field | — | Small Airport |
| Damme Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Deisterflieger UL | — | Small Airport |
| Der Dingel Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Detmold Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Donstorf UL | — | Small Airport |
| Eimbeckhausen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hellenhagen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hodenhagen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hölleberg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Höxter-Holzminden Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hoya Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ithwiesen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Melle-Grönegau Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Nienburg-Holzbalge Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Oelde Bergeler Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Oerlinghausen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Paderborn-Haxterberg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Paradiek Lohne bei Vechta | — | Small Airport |
| Porta Westfalica Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Rinteln Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Soest-Bad Sassendorf Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Uslar Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Verden-Scharnhorst Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Vinsebeck Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Walsrode-Luisenhöhe Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Warburg-Am Heinberg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Westerenger Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Porta Westfalica
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Deutsche Post / DHL | |
| Hermes |
Treatment Centers in Porta Westfalica
15 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| AMEOS Eingliederung Gut Neuhof, Betreuung psych. Kranker u. suchtkranker Menschen | ||
| Bad Oexen | ||
| Berolina Klinik Löhne | ||
| Bückeberg-Klinik | ||
| Klinik Bad Oexen | ||
| MATERNUS-Klinik für Rehabilitation GmbH & Co. KG | ||
| MEDIAN Klinik am Burggraben Bad Salzuflen | ||
| MEDIAN Klinik NRZ Bad Salzuflen | ||
| Mindener Institut für Rehabilitation | ||
| Reha-Klinik Lipperland | ||
| Rehazentrum Bad Eilsen | ||
| Salinenklinik Bad Salzuflen | ||
| Salzetalklinik | ||
| VitaSol PräventionsWelt | ||
| Weserlandklinik Bad Seebruch |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Porta Westfalica
22 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| EFP Porta Westfalica | |
| Evangelische Kirche Barkhausen | |
| Evangelische Kirche Hausberge | |
| Evangelische Kirche Holtrup | |
| Evangelische Kirche Holzhausen | |
| Evangelische Kirche Lerbeck | |
| Evangelische Kirche Lohfeld | |
| Evangelische Kirche Möllbergen | |
| Freievangelische Christengemeinde e.V. | |
| Friedhofskapelle | |
| Friedhofskapelle Costedt | |
| Friedhofskapelle Holzhausen | |
| Friedhofskapelle Vennebeck | |
| Kapelle | |
| Kapelle Barkhausen | |
| Kirche Möllbergen | |
| Kongress-Saal Jehovas Zeugen | |
| Königreichssaal Jehovas Zeugen | |
| Margarethenklus | |
| Neuapostolische Gemeinde Porta Westfalica |
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What is the population of Porta Westfalica?
Porta Westfalica has a population of 36,364 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 838 people per square mile, spread across 43.4 square miles.
Is Porta Westfalica expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,645, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $83,800 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $419 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 Porta Westfalica?
Porta Westfalica has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.1 inches, with 2.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Porta Westfalica?
There are 1,418 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Porta Westfalica?
The median home value in Porta Westfalica is $83,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $419. The homeownership rate is 62.2%.