Pottum, Germany

Rheinland-Pfalz · Germany

Pottum is a small town in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany with a population of 1,033. Elevation: 1,444 ft (440 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0

B+ Good

1,033 Population 145/sq mi density

1,444 ft Elevation 440 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

51.0 in Annual Rain

Europe / Berlin Timezone

$31,040 Median Income

B+

Overall

3.9 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$31,040 median income

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$85,200 home value, $426/mo rent

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About Pottum

Pottum is an Ortsgemeinde – a community belonging to a Verbandsgemeinde – in the Westerwaldkreis in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.

People

Population1,033

Density145/mi²

Economy

C+

Median Income$31,040

Housing

A+

Home Value$85,200

Rent$426

Ownership65.4%

Housing Units413

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)

Rain51.0 in/yr

Sunny Days219/yr

Elevation1,444 ft (440 m)

Population	1,033
Population Density	145 / sq mi
Elevation	1,444 ft (440 m)
Coordinates	50.6000°, 8.0000°
Timezone	Europe/Berlin
Country	🇩🇪 Germany
State / Province	Rheinland-Pfalz
Average Temperature	52°F (11°C)
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation	51.0 inches (1,295 mm)
Annual Snowfall	25.2 inches (64 cm)
Median Household Income	$31,040

About Pottum

Pottum is a small town in Germany (Rheinland-Pfalz) with a population of 1,033. The city sits at an elevation of 1,444 feet (440 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 51.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Pottum is $31,040, which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 40 business establishments.

Income: Pottum vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$31,040
	59% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty



Establishments (County)	40

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Pottum is $85,200, 70% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $426 (63% below the national average of $1,163). 65.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 413 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$85,200
	70% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$426
	63% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	65.4%
Owner-Occupied	65.4%
Renter-Occupied	34.6%
Housing Units	413

Property Tax

Climate in Pottum

Pottum has an average annual temperature of 8.2°C (47°F). The hottest month is Jul (17°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1065 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	-0.2°C / 32°F	-2.3° / 1.9°	99.4
Feb	0.5°C / 33°F	-1.9° / 2.9°	83.6
Mar	3.9°C / 39°F	0.7° / 7.1°	86.0
Apr	8°C / 46°F	4° / 12.1°	57.9
May	11.8°C / 53°F	7.6° / 15.9°	79.4
Jun	14.8°C / 59°F	10.6° / 19°	82.3
Jul	17°C / 63°F	12.8° / 21.1°	104.5
Aug	16.8°C / 62°F	12.7° / 20.8°	88.3
Sep	13°C / 55°F	9.5° / 16.4°	86.4
Oct	8.4°C / 47°F	5.6° / 11.3°	92.1
Nov	3.8°C / 39°F	1.7° / 5.9°	94.8
Dec	0.8°C / 33°F	-1.2° / 2.7°	110.3

Pottum 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 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,444 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	51.9°F
	4% below Germany avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,444 ft (440 m)
Area	7.1 sq mi (18.5 km²)
Population Density	145/sq mi
Coordinates	50.6000°N, 8.0000°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.0"

34% above Germany avg

Snowfall 25.2"

Wettest Month (Dec) 3.78"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

440 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	137 km
Aug 3, 2007	2 km SE of Wehr, Germany	M4.4	58 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	41 km
Apr 14, 1992	2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands	M4.3	139 km
May 22, 2004	2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany	M4.2	50 km
Jul 24, 2009	2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany	M4.1	146 km
Mar 17, 2002	1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany	M4.0	125 km
Jul 26, 2000	6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany	M4.0	45 km
Feb 14, 2011	4 km NE of Nassau, Germany	M3.9	31 km
Nov 29, 1997	7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany	M3.9	44 km
Nov 18, 1990	1 km SSW of Kaub, Germany	M3.8	61 km
May 26, 1990	1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany	M3.8	64 km
Feb 9, 2003	1 km SE of Saffig, Germany	M3.7	47 km
Jan 24, 2008	1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany	M3.7	145 km
Aug 3, 1992	0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany	M3.6	103 km
Oct 3, 2001	2 km NE of Niederzier, Germany	M3.6	111 km
Feb 17, 2008	2 km WNW of Moers, Germany	M3.6	137 km
Oct 29, 1996	5 km NE of Pelm, Germany	M3.6	96 km
Jul 30, 1997	1 km ENE of Miehlen, Germany	M3.6	42 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (95 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	95 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	3.3 in
February	33°F (0°C)	2.6 in	Coldest
March	39°F (4°C)	3.0 in
April	45°F (7°C)	2.3 in	Driest
May	53°F (12°C)	2.6 in
June	59°F (15°C)	3.0 in
July	66°F (19°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
August	61°F (16°C)	2.4 in
September	55°F (13°C)	2.8 in
October	47°F (8°C)	3.0 in
November	38°F (4°C)	3.3 in
December	34°F (1°C)	3.8 in	Wettest

Pottum has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 33°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.8") and April the driest (2.3").

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Radio Stations near Pottum

44 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
__TECHNO__ by rautemusik.fm	ambient techno, deep techno	MP3 192 kbps
SWR1 Rheinland-Pfalz	-	MP3 128 kbps
Technolovers EDM	club house, dance	MP3 192 kbps
0nlineradio COUNTRY	alternative country, classic country	MP3 192 kbps
RauteMusik - TECHNO	acid, acidcore	MP3 192 kbps
0nlineradio VIVALDI	classic, classical	MP3 192 kbps
Technolovers DRUM N BASS	bass, drum & bass	MP3 192 kbps
swr4 koblenz	oldies, schlagerhits	MP3 128 kbps
CHILLOUT PIANO by Epic Piano	chillout, chillout radio	MP3 192 kbps
0nlineradio 50s	50s, 60s	MP3 192 kbps
0nlineradio GOSPEL	christian-gospel, gospel	MP3 192 kbps
0nlineradio CINEMA HITS	cinema, movie	MP3 192 kbps
RPR1. Koblenz	80er, 90er	MP3
ERF Jess	christian	MP3 128 kbps
Bonn Rhein Sieg direkt	-	MP3 192 kbps
Club 74 Discothek Esch	classic rock, hard rock	MP3 128 kbps
0nlineradio KARNEVAL	carnival, hits	MP3 192 kbps
Technolovers TRAP	chilled trap, dub	MP3 192 kbps
bigFM Hessen	hip-hop, pop	AAC
0nlineradio 80s	1980s, 80er	MP3 192 kbps
WDR 2 Südwestfalen	local news, pop	MP3 128 kbps
Radius 92.1 - Das Campusradio für Siegen	campusradio, deutsch	MP3 192 kbps
CHOPIN by Epic Piano	chopin, classic	MP3 192 kbps
DEEJAY-RADIO GERMANY	chill, chillout	MP3 192 kbps
0nlineradio BRAZIL	bachata, brasil	MP3 192 kbps
0nlineradio GREATEST HITS	70er, 70s	MP3 192 kbps
0nlineradio GRAN PRIX	charts, dance	MP3 192 kbps
0nlineradio LATIN	hiphop, latin	MP3 192 kbps
RadioHBR	bible, christian	MP3 128 kbps
Radio HBR	christian	MP3 128 kbps
0nlineradio SCHUMANN	boston symphony orchestra, classic hits	MP3 192 kbps
CHRISTMAS PIANO by Epic Piano	christian, christmas	MP3 192 kbps
PIANO COVERHITS by Epic Piano	charts, classical piano	MP3 192 kbps
RauteMusik Caribbean Wave	afro, afro-latin music	MP3 192 kbps
Technolovers MELBOURNE BOUNCE	bass, club dance	MP3 192 kbps
Antenne Koblenz	-	MP3 192 kbps
Radio Siegen 88.2 FM	-	MP3 192 kbps
Radio Nachtflug	darkwave, ebm	MP3 256 kbps
MBG Neuwied-Gladbach	gottesdienst, religious	MP3 320 kbps
Technolovers ELECTRO	dance, dance music	MP3 192 kbps
LISZT by Epic Piano	classic, classical	MP3 192 kbps
RauteMusik COFEE-MUSIC	chill, chillout	MP3 192 kbps
0nlineradio SCHUBERT	boston symphony orchestra, classic	MP3 192 kbps
0nlineradio DEUTSCHRAP	deutsch, deutsche lieder	MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Pottum

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Alte Vogtei
Besucherbergwerk Edelstein
Besucherbergwerk Grube Bindweide
Burg Runkel
Bürgerforum/Dorfmuseum
Deutsches Baumaschinen-Modell-Museum
Diözesanmuseum
Dorfmuseum
Dorfschmiede
Dorfschmiede
Erlebnisbahnhof Westerwald
Feuerwache Westerwald
Gedenkstätte Hadamar
Hailo Museum
Haus Henrichs
Heimat- und Trachtenmuseum
Heimathaus
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum "Alte Schule"
Heimatmuseum Daaden
Heimatmuseum Ellar
Heimatmuseum Kirchen
Heimatstuben Bad Marienberg
Kreisbergbaumuseum Sassenroth
Kunstsammlungen der Stadt Limburg
Lahn-Marmor-Museum
Landschaftsmuseum Westerwald
Martin-Luther Haus
Motorradmuseum Wirzenborn
MU*SE
Museum des Freien Grundes
Museum Erdbachium
Museum im Grafenschloss
Museum Wilnsdorf
Otto-Pfeiffer-Museum
Skulpturen und Miniaturen Museum
Stadtmuseum
Stadtmuseum Hadamar
TERTIÄRUM
Tonbergbaumuseum
Töpfermuseum
Turmmuseum
Westerwald-Museum für Motorrad und Technik
Wodanstolln

Libraries in Pottum

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Bücherei Villmar		0.0
city library		0.0
Dombibliothek		0.0
Evangelische Bibliothek		0.0
Gemeindebücherei		0.0
Kath. öffentliche Bücherrei		0.0
katholische Bibliothek		0.0
Katholische Bücherei		0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei		0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei		0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei		0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei Nistertal		0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei St. Nikolaus		0.0
ökumenische Bücherei		0.0
Pfarrbücherei		0.0
Stadtbibliothek Diez		0.0
Stadtbücherei		0.0
Stadtbücherei		0.0
Stadtbücherei		0.0
Stadtbücherei		0.0
vhs/bücherei/vb.wasserwerke		0.0

Farmers Markets in Pottum

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Marktplatz
mobiler Markt Niederahr
Neumarkt
Neumarkt
Wochenmarkt Montabaur
Wochenmarkt Selters

Hotels in Pottum

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Haus Sonnenhöhe

Breweries in Pottum

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Westerwald-Brauerei

Stadiums & Teams in Pottum

Team	League	Division

Ski Resorts Near Pottum

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Skihang Dautphetal-Holzhausen	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Hesselbacher Gletscher	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Skiarena Hahnenbecke	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Skiliftkarussell Winterberg	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near Pottum

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Frankfurt Main Airport	FRA	Large Airport
Frankfurt-Hahn Airport	HHN	Large Airport
Frankfurt-Egelsbach Airport	-	Medium Airport
Mainz-Finthen Airfield	-	Medium Airport
Siegerland Airport	SGE	Medium Airport
Wiesbaden Army Airfield	WIE	Medium Airport
Ailertchen Airfield	-	Small Airport
Allendorf-Eder Airfield	-	Small Airport
Altena-Hegenscheid Airfield	-	Small Airport
Anspach-Taunus Airfield	-	Small Airport
Aßlarer Hütte Airfield	-	Small Airport
Attendorn-Finnentrop Airfield	-	Small Airport
August Euler Airfield	-	Small Airport
Bad Marienberg Airfield	-	Small Airport
Bell-Hundheim UL	-	Small Airport
Bergneustadt-Auf dem Dümpel Airfield	-	Small Airport
Betzdorf-Kirchen Airfield	-	Small Airport
Bottenhorn Airfield	-	Small Airport
Braunfels Airfield	-	Small Airport
Breitscheid Airfield	-	Small Airport
Dauborn Airfield	-	Small Airport
Dierdorf-Wienau Airfield	-	Small Airport
Eibinger Forstwiese Airfield	-	Small Airport
Eudenbach Glider Field	-	Small Airport
Garbenheimer Wiesen Glider Field	-	Small Airport
Gießen Airfield	-	Small Airport
Gießen-Lützellinden Airfield	-	Small Airport
Hagen-Hof-Wahl Airfield	-	Small Airport
Hirzenhain Airfield	-	Small Airport
Hörbach Airfield	-	Small Airport
Hünsborn Airfield	-	Small Airport
Koblenz-Winningen Airfield	-	Small Airport
Langenlonsheim Airfield	-	Small Airport
Laufenselden Glider Field	-	Small Airport
Limburg-Elz Airfield	-	Small Airport
Lindlar Glider Field	-	Small Airport
Meinerzhagen Airfield	-	Small Airport
Mendig Airfield	-	Small Airport
Meschede-Schüren Airfield	-	Small Airport
Michelbach Glider Field	-	Small Airport
Mönchsheide Glider Field	-	Small Airport
Montabaur Airfield	-	Small Airport
Nannhausen Airfield	-	Small Airport
Nastätten Glider Field	-	Small Airport
Naunheim / Maifeld Ultralight Airfield	-	Small Airport
Ober-Mörlen Airfield	-	Small Airport
Oberems Glider Field	-	Small Airport
Pfingstweide Airfield	-	Small Airport
Plettenberg-Hüinghausen Airfield	-	Small Airport
Pohlheim Airfield	-	Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Pottum

1 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Rehazentrum Kumst

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pottum

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Kath. Kirchengemeinde "St. Bartholomäus"

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 Pottum

What is the population of Pottum?

Pottum has a population of 1,033 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 145 people per square mile, spread across 7.1 square miles.

Is Pottum expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,040, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $85,200 (70% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $426 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 Pottum?

Pottum 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 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.0 inches, with 25.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Pottum?

There are 40 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Pottum?

The median home value in Pottum is $85,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $426. The homeownership rate is 65.4%.

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