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Rahden, Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
Rahden is a small city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany with a population of 16,140. Elevation: 157 ft (48 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
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| Population | 16,140 |
| Population Density | 4,107 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.4337°, 8.6126° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 27.9 inches (708 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.0 inches (10 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,645 |
About Rahden
Rahden is a small city in Germany (North Rhine-Westphalia) with a population of 16,140. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet (48 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Rahden vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $30,645 |
| 59% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 629 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $83,000 |
| 71% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $415 |
| 64% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 63.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 36.5% |
| Housing Units | 6,456 |
Property Tax
Climate in Rahden
Rahden has an average annual temperature of 10°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.6°C), the coldest is Jan (2.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 670 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,107/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.4337°N, 8.6126°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in |
Rahden has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 35°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.7").
Schools in Rahden
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grundschule Oppenwehe | - | - | - | - |
| Gymnasium Rahden | - | - | - | - |
| Städtische Sekundarschule Rahden | - | - | - | - |
| Städtische Sekundarschule Rahden | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Oppenwehe | - | - | - | - |
| Sport- und Schulzentrum | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Rahden | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Varl | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Rahden
19 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 | |
| Radio Lippe | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Herford | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio WAF | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| deutschrap | deutschrap, german rap | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Melodic Radio | melodic rock, rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Alternativeworld | alternative, brit pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Deutschrap-Deluxe von laut.fm | deutschrap, hiphop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NurseFM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WDR 2 Ostwestfalen-Lippe | - | UNKNOWN | |
| Coco und Jambo | 90s, dance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| TeutoRadio | - | MP3 | |
| Hertz 87.9 - Campusradio für Bielefeld | MP3 HQ | bielefeld, campus radio | MP3 | |
| Radio HCJB | christian | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Gay Radio (FR) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Westfalica | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Antenne Bethel | - | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Rahden
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alte Klus | ||||
| Bauernbad Rehmerloh | ||||
| Brammeyers Scheune | ||||
| Brauereimuseum Barre's Brauwelt | ||||
| Dehmer Heimatstube | ||||
| Deutsche Märchen- und Wesersagenmuseum | ||||
| Deutsches Automatenmuseum | ||||
| Deutsches Tabak- und Zigarrenmuseum | ||||
| Deutsches Windkraftmuseum | ||||
| Dobergmuseum - Geologisches Museum OWL | ||||
| Dümmer-Museum Lembruch | ||||
| Feuerwehrmuseum Kirchlengern | ||||
| Heimat-Museum | ||||
| Heimathaus | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatstube im Müllerhaus | ||||
| Herrenhaus | ||||
| Kultur- und Medienzentrum Lübbecke | ||||
| MOORWELTEN | ||||
| Museumshof | ||||
| Museumshof Rahden | ||||
| Old distillery | ||||
| Rauchfang | ||||
| Rehmer Heimathaus | ||||
| Sinnenpark Hille | ||||
| Teppichmuseum | ||||
| Terra phänomenales | ||||
| Traktorenmuseum Melle-Buer / Meesdorf |
Libraries in Rahden
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Lemförde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Wagenfeld | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Rödinghausen | 0.0 | |||||
| Kultur- und Medienzentrum Lübbecke | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediathek des Städtischen Gymnasiums Löhne | 0.0 | |||||
| Medizinische Bibliothek Herzzentrum Bad Oeynhausen | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Bünde | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Espelkamp | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Löhne | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Rahden
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Britta-und-Ulrich-Findeisen-Platz | |||||
| Bünder Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Detering - Genossenschaft | |||||
| Marktplatz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Inowroclaw-Platz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Kaiser-Wilhelm-Platz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Rahden | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Wear-Valley-Platz |
Hotels in Rahden
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Rahden
12 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Rahden
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Rahden
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Rahden
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Rahden
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Rahden
4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Rahden
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Rahden
4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Rahden
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Rahden
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Rahden
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Rahden
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Rahden
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Rahden
36 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bremen Airport | BRE | Large Airport |
| Bielefeld Airport | BFE | Medium Airport |
| Bückeburg Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Diepholz Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Ahlen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Atterheide Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Pyrmont Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Beelen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Blomberg-Borkhausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bohmte-Bad Essen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brakel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bückeburg-Weinberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Colnrade Ultralight Field | - | Small Airport |
| Damme Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Detmold Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Donstorf UL | - | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz Achmer | - | Small Airport |
| Ganderkesee Atlas Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Große Höhe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hoya Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Melle-Grönegau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nienburg-Holzbalge Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oelde Bergeler Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oerlinghausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oldenburg-Hatten Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Paderborn-Haxterberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Paradiek Lohne bei Vechta | - | Small Airport |
| Porta Westfalica Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Quakenbrück Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rinteln Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rotenburg (Wümme) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Varrelbusch Airfield | VAC | Small Airport |
| Verden-Scharnhorst Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Vinsebeck Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Weser-Wümme Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Westerenger Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Rahden
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Post-Partner-Filiale |
Treatment Centers in Rahden
6 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bad Oexen | ||
| Berolina Klinik Löhne | ||
| HolsingVital GmbH | ||
| Klinik Bad Oexen | ||
| MATERNUS-Klinik für Rehabilitation GmbH & Co. KG | ||
| Paracelsus-Wiehengebirgsklinik Bad Essen |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Rahden
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Danielskirche | |
| Gemeinde bibeltreuer Christen e.V. | |
| Kapelle Sielhorst | |
| Kapelle Varl | |
| Kath. Gemeinde St. Michael | |
| Neuapostolische Kirche | |
| Sankt Johannis |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Germany
19 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Rahden
What is the population of Rahden?
Rahden has a population of 16,140 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 4,107 people per square mile, spread across 3.9 square miles.
Is Rahden expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,645, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $83,000 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $415 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 Rahden?
Rahden has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.9 inches, with 4.0 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Rahden?
There are 629 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Rahden?
The median home value in Rahden is $83,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $415. The homeownership rate is 63.5%.