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Pruchten, Germany

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Germany

Pruchten is a small town in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany with a population of 688. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
688 Population 26/sq mi density
7 ft Elevation 2 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
25.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$27,228 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$27,228 median income
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $500/mo rent

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People

Population688
Density26/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,228

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$500
Ownership86.2%
Housing Units275

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain25.1 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Population688
Population Density26 / sq mi
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Coordinates54.3784°, 12.6744°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceMecklenburg-Vorpommern
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation25.1 inches (637 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.2 inches (8 cm)
Median Household Income$27,228

About Pruchten

Pruchten is a small town in Germany (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) with a population of 688. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Pruchten is $27,228, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 27 business establishments.

Income: Pruchten vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$27,228
64% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)27

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Pruchten is $100,000, 65% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $500 (57% below the national average of $1,163). 86.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 275 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$100,000
65% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$500
57% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership86.2%
Owner-Occupied86.2%
Renter-Occupied13.8%
Housing Units275

Property Tax

Climate in Pruchten

Pruchten has an average annual temperature of 8.8°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.4°C), the coldest is Jan (1°C). Average annual precipitation is 628 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1°C / 34°F -1.4° / 3.3° 47.0
Feb 1.4°C / 35°F -1.3° / 4° 39.0
Mar 3.5°C / 38°F -0.1° / 7.1° 41.4
Apr 7.7°C / 46°F 3° / 12.4° 35.4
May 11.6°C / 53°F 6.6° / 16.7° 50.1
Jun 15°C / 59°F 10° / 19.9° 64.8
Jul 17.4°C / 63°F 12.6° / 22.3° 63.8
Aug 17.4°C / 63°F 12.6° / 22.3° 72.2
Sep 14°C / 57°F 9.7° / 18.3° 56.3
Oct 9.4°C / 49°F 5.9° / 13° 56.9
Nov 5°C / 41°F 2.5° / 7.6° 47.4
Dec 2.1°C / 36°F -0.2° / 4.4° 53.6
Pruchten experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 25.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average47.2°F
13% below Germany avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area26.1 sq mi (67.5 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates54.3784°N, 12.6744°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.1"
34% below Germany avg
Snowfall 3.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.83"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Feb 23, 2004.

Jul 21, 2001 3 km SE of Tessin, Germany M3.5 44 km
Jun 15, 2003 15 km SE of Nyborg, Denmark M2.5 144 km
Feb 23, 2004 2 km W of Køge, Denmark M2.5 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 1.5 in
March 38°F (3°C) 1.7 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.4 in Driest
May 53°F (11°C) 2.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
August 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in Warmest, Wettest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.3 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in

Pruchten has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 33°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.8") and April the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Pruchten

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bildungzentrum Barth/Gutglück
Zivildienstschule Barth/Gutglück Verwaltung
Gymnasiales Schulzentrum Barth, Gymnasialteil
Förderschule "Jan-Amos-Komensky"
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Museums in Pruchten

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alte Dampfbäckerei
Bibelzentrum Barth
Darß-Museum
Darßer Arche
Deutsches Bernsteinmuseum
DOK Barth
Experimentarium
Forst- und Jagdmuseum “Ferdinand von Raesfeld”
Heimatgalerie u Bernsteinmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Informationszentrum Nationalpark Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft
Kranichmuseum
Natureum
Natureum
Papenhof Barth
Rettungsschuppen
Schwalbenhaus
Vineta-Museum
Windjammer-Museum

Libraries in Pruchten

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek Damgarten0.0
Borner Hof0.0
Kurkaten Kiek In0.0
Max Hünten Haus0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Ribnitz-Damgarten0.0

Farmers Markets in Pruchten

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bio- und Regionalmarkt
Regional- und Kunstmarkt

Restaurants in Pruchten

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AndersWie
Jorgos
Naturcamp Restaurant

Cafes in Pruchten

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café & Bar Wolli
Landbäckerei Dabels
Pension & Eiscafé Schumann

Breweries in Pruchten

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Marlower Brauerei

Airports Near Pruchten

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rostock-Laage AirportRLGMedium Airport
Güstrow AirfieldSmall Airport
Kostervig Mon AirfieldSmall Airport
Orupgård AirfieldSmall Airport
Purkshof AirfieldSmall Airport
Roggenhagen Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Rügen AirportGTISmall Airport
Schmoldow AirfieldSmall Airport
Stralsund AirfieldSmall Airport
Stralsund-Barth AirportBBHSmall Airport
Tutow-Betriebs AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Pruchten

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Haus am Meer
Ostseeklinik Prerow
Ostseeklinik Zingst
VAMED Klinik Ahrenshoop
VAMED Rehaklinik

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 Pruchten

What is the population of Pruchten?

Pruchten has a population of 688 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 26.1 square miles.

Is Pruchten expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,228, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $100,000 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $500 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Pruchten?

Pruchten has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.1 inches, with 3.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Pruchten?

There are 27 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Pruchten?

The median home value in Pruchten is $100,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $500. The homeownership rate is 86.2%.

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