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Probstzella, Germany

Thuringia · Germany

Probstzella is a small town in Thuringia, Germany with a population of 3,122. Elevation: 1,240 ft (378 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
3,122 Population 45/sq mi density
1,240 ft Elevation 378 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
39.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$28,189 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$28,189 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,000 home value, $330/mo rent

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About Probstzella

Probstzella

Probstzella station is the station of the Thuringian town of Probstzella in the district of Saalfeld-Rudolstadt. It is located at the southeastern edge of Probstzella and since 1 October 1885 it has been a through station on the Franconian Forest Railway. The station is 1.3 km from the Bavarian-Thuringian border and after the Second World War until German reunification in 1990, it served as the point of entry for traffic passing from West Germany to East Germany and is considered the last remaining border station on the Inner German border.

People

Population3,122
Density45/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,189

Housing

A+
Home Value$66,000
Rent$330
Ownership71.2%
Housing Units1,249

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain39.0 in/yr
Sunny Days203/yr
Elevation1,240 ft (378 m)
Population3,122
Population Density45 / sq mi
Elevation1,240 ft (378 m)
Coordinates50.5333°, 11.3833°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceThuringia
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation39.0 inches (991 mm)
Annual Snowfall45.0 inches (114 cm)
Median Household Income$28,189

About Probstzella

Probstzella is a small town in Germany (Thuringia) with a population of 3,122. The city sits at an elevation of 1,240 feet (378 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Probstzella is $28,189, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 122 business establishments.

Income: Probstzella vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$28,189
62% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)122

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Probstzella is $66,000, 77% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $330 (72% below the national average of $1,163). 71.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,249 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$66,000
77% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$330
72% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership71.2%
Owner-Occupied71.2%
Renter-Occupied28.8%
Housing Units1,249

Property Tax

Climate in Probstzella

Probstzella has an average annual temperature of 7.3°C (45°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1014 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -1.7°C / 29°F -4.1° / 0.6° 104.8
Feb -1.1°C / 30°F -4.2° / 2° 80.3
Mar 2.6°C / 37°F -1.2° / 6.5° 77.3
Apr 7.4°C / 45°F 2.4° / 12.3° 51.5
May 11.4°C / 53°F 6.3° / 16.5° 74.7
Jun 14.6°C / 58°F 9.5° / 19.8° 80.9
Jul 16.8°C / 62°F 11.6° / 21.9° 97.1
Aug 16.5°C / 62°F 11.3° / 21.7° 80.5
Sep 12.2°C / 54°F 7.7° / 16.8° 82.3
Oct 7.6°C / 46°F 4.1° / 11.1° 78.7
Nov 2.6°C / 37°F 0.2° / 5° 88.8
Dec -0.8°C / 31°F -2.9° / 1.4° 117.1
Probstzella experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 203 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 45.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,240 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below Germany avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days203 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,240 ft (378 m)
Area70.2 sq mi (181.9 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates50.5333°N, 11.3833°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"
3% above Germany avg
Snowfall 45.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

129 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M3.2 on May 22, 2018.

Sep 11, 1996 3 km ESE of Barnstädt, Germany M4.9 91 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M4.2 87 km
May 21, 2018 2 km SSE of Erlbach, Germany M4.1 75 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia M4.0 81 km
Sep 4, 2011 5 km WSW of Habartov, Czechia M4.0 88 km
Sep 8, 2000 0 km N of Skalná, Czechia M3.8 80 km
Apr 13, 1995 5 km SSE of Seiffen, Germany M3.8 148 km
Jun 1, 1997 2 km WNW of Bad Brambach, Germany M3.8 73 km
Oct 23, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.8 87 km
May 31, 2014 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia M3.8 82 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.8 87 km
Sep 4, 2000 3 km S of Hranice, Czechia M3.6 63 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.6 87 km
Oct 29, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.6 87 km
Jun 5, 2001 2 km NW of Schöneck, Germany M3.5 67 km
Oct 15, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 87 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 87 km
Oct 15, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 87 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.4 87 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km E of Bad Bocklet, Germany M3.4 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.2 in
February 32°F (-0°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.4 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.6 in
December 33°F (0°C) 2.8 in

Probstzella has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 32°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Probstzella

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Jugendwaldheim Lauenstein
Staatliche Grundschule Probstzella
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Radio Stations near Probstzella

34 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Eins adult contemporary, alternative MP3 128 kbps
Landeswelle Thüringen german pop, news AAC
Radio Mainwelle 104.3 news MP3 128 kbps
0nline DEEJAY RADIO chillout, chillout+lounge MP3 192 kbps
egoFM Sachsen techno MP3 128 kbps
Antenne Thüringen pop, public MP3 128 kbps
Deep House Sounds deep house, house MP3 128 kbps
Antenne Thüringen - Yesterhits oldies MP3 128 kbps
MDR SCHLAGERWELT Thüringen 60s, 70s AAC 102 kbps
Radio F.R.E.I. Erfurt bernd das brot, bürgerradio MP3 160 kbps
Radio HSF campus radio MP3
Landeswelle Thüringen - Rockwelle AAC
Landeswelle Grillwelle hip hop AAC
LandesWelle Deutsch german pop, pop AAC
Radio Plassenburg MP3 128 kbps
radio TOP 40 - Charts hits, rock MP3 128 kbps
Landeswelle Thüringen - Schlagerwelle AAC
Landeswelle Thüringen - Deutsch AAC
LandesWelle Thüringen - Oldiewelle AAC
Landeswelle Thüringen - Weihnachtswelle AAC
CreativeRadio Germany MP3 128 kbps
Landeswelle Thüringen - Grillwelle AAC
MDR THÜRINGEN Mittel- und Westthüringen apolda, arnstadt AAC 102 kbps
Uniradio Leipzig indie MP3 128 kbps
Studentenradio Uni Leipzig OGG 128 kbps
http://stream.laut.fm/fallout.pls MP3 128 kbps
Clubradio24 beats, club MP3 128 kbps
Christmasradio24 christmas, christmas charts MP3 128 kbps
Special-Radio alternative, café MP3 128 kbps
Zocker-FM beats, charts MP3 128 kbps
Chartradio24 chartbox, charts MP3 128 kbps
Rockradio24 alternative rock, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
LOUNGETUNES chill, chill beats MP3 128 kbps
80igerMetalUndMehr MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Probstzella

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ali Kurt Baumbach Ausstellung
Artenschutzzentrum Thüringen
Astronomiemuseum der Sternwarte Sonneberg
Bergbau- und Heimatmuseum
Besucherbergwerk Kamsdorf
Burg Lauenstein
DDR-Grenzbahnhof-Museum
Deutsches Spielzeugmuseum
Deutsches Teddybären Museum
Die Rohrbacher Heimatstube
Ehem. Schraubenfabrik
ELIAS Glashütte - Farbglashütte Lauscha/Thür. GmbH
Europäisches Flakonglasmuseum
Flößereimuseum Uhlstädt
Franz-Itting-Museum
Friedrich-Fröbel-Museum
Fürstliche Erlebniswelten Schloss Schwarzburg
Galerie im Handwerkerhof
Gedenkstätte Heinersdorf / Welitsch
Geißlerhaus
Gottesackerkirche
Grottoneum
Heimat- und Geschichtsverein "Die Pappenheimer"
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatstube
Historische Apotheke und Laboratorium
Kaisersaalgebäude
Klöppel & Ortsmuseum
Kräuter- und Olitätenmuseum Beim Giftmischer
KZ Gedenkstätte "Laura"
Mechanisches Spielzeug
Memorialmuseum Friedrich Fröbel
Museum am Rennsteig
Museum Burg Ranis
Museum für Glaskunst
Museum642 - Pößnecker Stadtgeschichte
Naturhistorisches Museum Rudolstadt
Profanierte Marienkapelle
Residenzdorfmuseum "Tante Irma Museum"
Rococo en miniature
Rotschnabelnest
Schaudenkmal Gasmaschinenzentrale
Schieferdorfmuseum
Schiefermuseum
Schiefermuseum Steinach
Schillerhaus
Schloss Brandenstein
Schloss Wespenstein
Sitzendorfer Bauernmuseum
SOMSO-Museum
Stadtmuseum Saalfeld im Franziskanerkloster
Technisches Denkmal Thüringischer Schieferpark Lehesten – Staatsbruch
Technisches Schaudenkmal "Heinrichshütte"
Technisches Schaudenkmal Wagner & Apel
Teichmühle Steinwiesen
Thüringer Bauernhäuser
Thüringer Landesmuseum Heidecksburg
Volkskundemuseum Reitzengeschwenda

Libraries in Probstzella

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek im Alten Torhaus0.0
Bibliothek Judenbach0.0
Gemeindebibliothek Haselbach0.0
Medizinische Fachbibliothek der Thüringen-Kliniken "Georgius Agricola" GmbH0.0
Stadt- und Kreisbibliothek Saalfeld0.0
Stadt- und Kreisbibliothek, Zweigstelle Gorndorf0.0
Stadtbibliothek Bad Blankenburg0.0
Stadtbibliothek Bilke Pößneck0.0
Stadtbibliothek Neuhaus am Rennweg0.0
Stadtbibliothek Ranis0.0
Stadtbibliothek Rudolstadt0.0
Stadtbibliothek Sonneberg0.0
Stadtbibliothek Steinach0.0
Wissenschaftliche Bibliothek des Thüringischen Institut für Textil- und Kunststoff-Forschung e.V.0.0

Farmers Markets in Probstzella

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Altmarkt
Gänsemarkt

Hotels in Probstzella

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bauhaushotel - Haus des Volkes

Restaurants in Probstzella

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasthaus Fridolin
Gaststube Stapel
Goldner Löwe

Cafes in Probstzella

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Confiserie Burg Lauenstein
Windbeutel Fürst Burg Lauenstein

Castles in Probstzella

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Burg Lauenstein

Dentists in Probstzella

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Zahnmedizin

Train Stations in Probstzella

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Probstzella

Banks in Probstzella

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kreissparkasse Saalfeld-Rudolstadt, Geschäftsstelle Probstzella

Breweries in Probstzella

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Anker-Bräu
Privatbrauerei Gessner
Rolschter Brauhaus
Watzdorfer Traditions- und Spezialitätenbrauerei GmbH

Stadiums & Teams in Probstzella

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Ski Resorts Near Probstzella

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Skigebiet Ochsenkopf 0.0 $0
Skiabfahrt Nordhalben 0.0 $0
Skilift Deesbach 0.0 $0
Kirchberglift am Fröbelturm 0.0 $0

Airports Near Probstzella

37 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Erfurt-Weimar AirportERFLarge Airport
Bamberg-Breitenau AirfieldMedium Airport
Bayreuth AirportBYUMedium Airport
Hof-Plauen AirportHOQMedium Airport
Altenbeuthen ULSmall Airport
Arnstadt-Alkersleben AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Berka AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Bibra AirfieldSmall Airport
Burg Feuerstein AirportURDSmall Airport
Burgebrach Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Coburg-Brandensteinsebene AirfieldSmall Airport
Coburg-Steinrücken AirfieldSmall Airport
Crawinkel AirfieldSmall Airport
Ebern-Sendelbach AirfieldSmall Airport
Erbendorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Frankendorf Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Friesener Warte AirfieldSmall Airport
Gotha-Ost AirfieldSmall Airport
Jena-Schöngleina AirfieldSmall Airport
Kronach AirfieldSmall Airport
Kulmbach AirfieldSmall Airport
Laucha AirfieldSmall Airport
Lichtenfels AirfieldSmall Airport
Maroldsweisach AirstripSmall Airport
Niederwillingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Obermehler-Schlotheim AirfieldSmall Airport
Ottengrüner Heide AirfieldSmall Airport
Pennewitz AirfieldSmall Airport
Rosenthal-Plössen AirfieldSmall Airport
Rudolstadt-Groschwitz AirfieldSmall Airport
Sömmerda-Dermsdorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Suhl-Goldlauter AirfieldSmall Airport
Titschendorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Tröstau Glider FieldSmall Airport
Weimar-Umpferstedt AirfieldSmall Airport
Westhausen Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Zell-Haidberg AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Probstzella

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Klinik Frankenwarte
Mutter-und-Kind-Kurklinik Regenbogenland
Reha-Zentrum Bad Steben Klinik Franken

Churches & Religious Organizations in Probstzella

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dorfkirche
Dorfkirche Lichtentanne
Dorfkirche Schlaga
St. Lorenz
St. Nikolaus

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 Probstzella

What is the population of Probstzella?

Probstzella has a population of 3,122 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 70.2 square miles.

Is Probstzella expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,189, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $66,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $330 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Probstzella?

Probstzella has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 203 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.0 inches, with 45.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Probstzella?

There are 122 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Probstzella?

The median home value in Probstzella is $66,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $330. The homeownership rate is 71.2%.

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