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Ranis, Germany
Thuringia · Germany
Ranis is a small town in Thuringia, Germany with a population of 2,006. Elevation: 1,257 ft (383 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ranis
Ranis is a town in the Saale-Orla-Kreis district, in Thuringia, Germany. It is situated 15 km east of Saalfeld, and 30 km south of Jena.
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| Population | 2,006 |
| Population Density | 186 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,257 ft (383 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.6613°, 11.5691° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Thuringia |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.0 inches (991 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 45.0 inches (114 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,928 |
About Ranis
Ranis is a small town in Germany (Thuringia) with a population of 2,006. The city sits at an elevation of 1,257 feet (383 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.
Income: Ranis vs Germany
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $27,928 |
| 63% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 78 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $79,000 |
| 72% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $395 |
| 66% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.3% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.7% |
| Housing Units | 802 |
Property Tax
Climate in Ranis
Ranis has an average annual temperature of 9.1°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (0.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 665 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 203 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,257 ft (383 m) |
| Area | 10.8 sq mi (27.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 186/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.6613°N, 11.5691°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 3.0 in |
Ranis has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 31°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (2.1").
Schools in Ranis
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staatliche Grund- und Regelschule Ranis | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ranis
108 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| - 0 N - 70s on Radio | 70er, 70s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 1 A - Oldies von 1A Radio | 60er, 60s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - 80s on Radio | 80er, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Classic Rock on Radio | 80er, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - 90s on Radio | 90er, 90s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Chillout on Radio | ambient, chillout | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 0 N - New Wave on Radio | 80s, alternative | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Lounge on Radio | ambient, chillout | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - 60s on Radio | 60er, 60s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Gothic on Radio | darkwave, ebm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Indie on Radio | alternative, electro | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Soft Rock on Radio | balladen, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Smooth Jazz on Radio | chillout, easy listening | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Heavy Metal on Radio | hard rock, hevy metal | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Reggae on Radio | dancehall, latin | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Landeswelle Thüringen | german pop, news | AAC | |
| - 0 N - Greatest Hits on Radio | 2000er, 2000s | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Country on Radio | country, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Oldies on Radio | 60er, 60s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - 2000s on Radio | 00er, 00s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Electro on Radio | dance, deephouse | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Klassik on Radio | classical, klassik | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Relax on Radio | 80er, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Hot on Radio | dance, hits | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 0 N - House on Radio | dance, electro | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 1 A - Classic Rock von 1A Radio | 80er, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Jazz on Radio | jazz, smooth jazz | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Movies on Radio | classical, movies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Schlager Gold on Radio | 50er, 50s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Blues on Radio | blues, r&b | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Schlager Kult on Radio | oldies, schlager | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Deutsch Rap on Radio | hip hop, rap | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Techno on Radio | dance, deephouse | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 1 A - 80er von 1A Radio | 80er, 80s | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Christmas on Radio | christmas, holiday | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Deutsch Pop on Radio | balladen, pop | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Soft Pop on Radio | balladen, lovesongs | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Jukebox on Radio | 60er, 60s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Rock on Radio | alternative, classic rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 1 A - Schlager Gold von 1A Radio | 50er, 50s | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Latin on Radio | latin, reggaeton | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 1 A - NDW (Neue Deutsche Welle) von 1A Radio | 80er, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - 50s on Radio | 50s, 60er | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 1 A - Jazz von 1A Radio | jazz, smooth jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 1 A - Schlager Kult von 1A Radio | oldies, schlager | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 1 A - Relax von 1A Radio | ambient, chillout | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Disco on Radio | 70er, 70s | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Volksmusik on Radio | schlager, volksmusik | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - K-Pop on Radio | asian, k-pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - 2010s on Radio | 10er, 10s | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 1 A - Entspannt von 1A Radio | chillout, easy listening | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 1 A - Deutsch Pop von 1A Radio | balladen, pop | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Hits on Radio | black, dance | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Schlager on Radio | discofox, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Evergreens on Radio | 60er, 60s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Deutsch Rock on Radio | alternative, deutsch rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Dance on Radio | dance, house | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 1 A - Christmas on Radio | christmas, holiday | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 1 A - Chillout von 1A Radio | ambient, chillout | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Party on Radio | dance, discofox | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 1 A - Weihnachten von 1A Radio | christliche musik, discofox | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BurnFM - musik intensiv! | alternative, hard rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| egoFM Sachsen | techno | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Antenne Thüringen | pop, public | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 1 A - 90er von 1A Radio | rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Top 40 on Radio | dance, hits | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Charts on Radio | dance, hits | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Pop on Radio | black, dance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 1 A - Party von 1A Radio | dance, discofox | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 1 A - Charts von 1A Radio | dance, hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 1 A - 70er von 1A Radio | 70er, 70s | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Black on Radio | black, hip hop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Gay on Radio | dance, gay | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 1 A - Volksmusik von 1A Radio | schlager, volksmusik | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Love on Radio | balladen, love songs | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Weihnachten on Radio | christliche musik, discofox | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 1 A - Hits von 1A Radio | black, dance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Gold on Radio | 50er, 50s | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Antenne Thüringen - Yesterhits | oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Landeswelle Thüringen - Rockwelle | - | AAC | |
| Deep House Sounds | deep house, house | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LandesWelle Deutsch | german pop, pop | AAC | |
| Radio Euroherz | - | AAC | |
| Radio Euroherz (HQ) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| - 1 A - 60er von 1A Radio | 60er, 60s | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 0 N - Radio on Radio | hits, oldies | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 1 A - Pop von 1A Radio | black, dance | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 1 A - Schlager von 1A Radio | discofox, pop | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 1 A - 2000er von 1A Radio | 00er, 00s | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 1 A - Rock von 1A Radio | alternative, classic rock | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| - 1 A - Deutsch Rap von 1A Radio | hip hop, rap | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Euroherz (LQ) | - | AAC | |
| Rockradio24 | alternative rock, classic rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Chartradio24 | chartbox, charts | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Zocker-FM | beats, charts | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Special-Radio | alternative, café | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Christmasradio24 | christmas, christmas charts | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Clubradio24 | beats, club | MP3 128 kbps | |
| http://stream.laut.fm/fallout.pls | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| laut.fm - No Stairway | pop, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Studentenradio Uni Leipzig | - | OGG 128 kbps | |
| Uniradio Leipzig | indie | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Landeswelle Thüringen - Grillwelle | - | AAC | |
| LandesWelle Thüringen - Oldiewelle | - | AAC | |
| radio TOP 40 - Charts | hits, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Landeswelle Thüringen - Deutsch | - | AAC | |
| Landeswelle Thüringen - Weihnachtswelle | - | AAC | |
| Landeswelle Thüringen - Schlagerwelle | - | AAC |
Museums in Ranis
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apothekenmuseum | ||||
| Artenschutzzentrum Thüringen | ||||
| Bergbau- und Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Besucherbergwerk Kamsdorf | ||||
| Burg Lauenstein | ||||
| Buteile | ||||
| Comeniuszentrum | ||||
| DDR-Grenzbahnhof-Museum | ||||
| Dorf- und Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Ehem. Schraubenfabrik | ||||
| Ferienlandeisenbahn Crispendorf e.V. | ||||
| Flößereimuseum Uhlstädt | ||||
| Franz-Itting-Museum | ||||
| Galerie im Handwerkerhof | ||||
| Gottesackerkirche | ||||
| Grottoneum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum "Alte Suptur" Stadtroda | ||||
| Heimatstube Dehna Mühle | ||||
| Jenaer Senfmanufaktur und Senfmuseum | ||||
| KZ Gedenkstätte "Laura" | ||||
| Markt Höhler | ||||
| Mittelalterdorf Alt Meusebach | ||||
| Museum Burg Ranis | ||||
| Museum für Stadtgeschichte | ||||
| Museum Leuchtenburg | ||||
| Museum Schloss Burgk | ||||
| Museum642 - Pößnecker Stadtgeschichte | ||||
| Naturhistorisches Museum Rudolstadt | ||||
| Porzellanwelten Leuchtenburg | ||||
| Profanierte Marienkapelle | ||||
| Regionalmuseum | ||||
| Residenzdorfmuseum "Tante Irma Museum" | ||||
| Rococo en miniature | ||||
| Rutheneum zu Schleiz | ||||
| Schaudenkmal Gasmaschinenzentrale | ||||
| Schieferdorfmuseum | ||||
| Schiefermuseum | ||||
| Schillerhaus | ||||
| Schloss Brandenstein | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Kahla | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Saalfeld im Franziskanerkloster | ||||
| Technisches Denkmal Thüringischer Schieferpark Lehesten – Staatsbruch | ||||
| Technisches Schaudenkmal "Heinrichshütte" | ||||
| Thüringer Bauernhäuser | ||||
| Thüringer Landesmuseum Heidecksburg | ||||
| Volkskundemuseum Reitzengeschwenda | ||||
| Wasserkraftmuseum |
Libraries in Ranis
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek Stadtroda | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Lesehalle | 0.0 | |||||
| Medizinische Fachbibliothek der Thüringen-Kliniken "Georgius Agricola" GmbH | 0.0 | |||||
| Medizinische Fachbibliothek des Asklepios Fachklinikum Stadtroda | 0.0 | |||||
| Ortsteilbibliothek Winzerla | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt- und Kreisbibliothek Saalfeld | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt- und Kreisbibliothek, Zweigstelle Gorndorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek & Touristeninformation | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Bilke Pößneck | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Blankenhain | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Ranis | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Rudolstadt | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Schleiz „Dr. Konrad Duden“ | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbibliothek Lobeda-Ost | 0.0 | |||||
| ThULB - Teilbibliothek Medizin | 0.0 | |||||
| Wissenschaftliche Bibliothek des Thüringischen Institut für Textil- und Kunststoff-Forschung e.V. | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ranis
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altmarkt | |||||
| Gänsemarkt |
Cafes in Ranis
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Ranis
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ranis
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Ranis
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ranis
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Ranis
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ranis
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erste Oberländische Dampfbierbrauerei | ||||
| Holzländer Biere | ||||
| Rolschter Brauhaus | ||||
| Scharch Braumanufaktur |
Stadiums & Teams in Ranis
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Ranis
5 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skihang Großbüchelberg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skigebiet Ochsenkopf | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiabfahrt Nordhalben | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Deesbach | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kirchberglift am Fröbelturm | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Ranis
31 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Erfurt-Weimar Airport | ERF | Large Airport |
| Bamberg-Breitenau Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Bayreuth Airport | BYU | Medium Airport |
| Hof-Plauen Airport | HOQ | Medium Airport |
| Allstedt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Altenbeuthen UL | - | Small Airport |
| Arnstadt-Alkersleben Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Berka Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Bibra Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Frankenhausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Coburg-Brandensteinsebene Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Coburg-Steinrücken Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ebern-Sendelbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gera-Leumnitz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Greiz-Obergrochlitz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Jena-Schöngleina Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kronach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kulmbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Laucha Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lichtenfels Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Merseburg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Niederwillingen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ottengrüner Heide Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pennewitz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rudolstadt-Groschwitz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sömmerda-Dermsdorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sprossen (Zeitz) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Titschendorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tröstau Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Weimar-Umpferstedt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zell-Haidberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ranis
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bäckerei Schmidt | |
| Hermes PaketShop |
Treatment Centers in Ranis
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Mutter-und-Kind-Kurklinik Regenbogenland |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ranis
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Sankt Elisabeth | |
| Stadtkirche Sankt Margarethen |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Germany
19 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Ranis
What is the population of Ranis?
Ranis has a population of 2,006 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 186 people per square mile, spread across 10.8 square miles.
Is Ranis expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,928, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $79,000 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $395 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Ranis?
Ranis 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 Ranis?
There are 78 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Ranis?
The median home value in Ranis is $79,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $395. The homeownership rate is 65.3%.