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Ratekau, Germany
Schleswig-Holstein · Germany
Ratekau is a small city in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany with a population of 15,921. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 15,921 |
| Population Density | 444 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.9465°, 10.7312° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Schleswig-Holstein |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.3 inches (921 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 15.2 inches (39 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $32,912 |
About Ratekau
Ratekau is a small city in Germany (Schleswig-Holstein) with a population of 15,921. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Ratekau vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $32,912 |
| 56% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 621 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $105,800 |
| 62% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $529 |
| 55% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 60.3% |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 39.7% |
| Housing Units | 6,368 |
Property Tax
Climate in Ratekau
Ratekau has an average annual temperature of 9.2°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18°C), the coldest is Jan (1.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 668 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 216 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 35.9 sq mi (92.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 444/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.9465°N, 10.7312°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.6 in |
Ratekau has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 34°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.5").
Schools in Ratekau
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grundschule Pansdorf | - | - | - | - |
| César-Klein-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Ratekau | - | - | - | - |
| Achim-Bröger-Schule | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ratekau
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOA World | comedy, erotic | MP3 192 kbps | |
| NDR 1 Welle Nord | Lübeck | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ostseewelle Hamburg & Schleswig-Holstein | pop | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Ratekau
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Paul Weber Museum | ||||
| Alter Leuchtturm Travemünde | ||||
| Behnhaus Drägerhaus | ||||
| Brahms-Institut an der Musikhochschule Lübeck | ||||
| Bundespolizeimuseum | ||||
| Burgtor | ||||
| Burgtor | ||||
| Cap-Arcona-Museum | ||||
| Dachdeckermuseum | ||||
| Dorfmuseum | ||||
| Dorfmuseum Schönwalde a.B. | ||||
| Ernst Barlach Museum | ||||
| Europäisches Hansemuseum | ||||
| Fischereimuseum | ||||
| Freilichtanlage Bechelsdorfer Schulzenhof | ||||
| Gedenkstätte Ahrensbök | ||||
| Geschichtserlebnisraum - Bauspielplatz Roter Hahn | ||||
| Geschichtswerkstatt Herrenwyk | ||||
| Grenzdokumentations-Stätte Lübeck-Schlutup | ||||
| Grenzhus | ||||
| Grenzhus - Außenanlagen | ||||
| Günter-Grass-Haus | ||||
| Haus Hansestadt Danzig | ||||
| Heiligen-Geist-Hospital | ||||
| Holstentormuseum | ||||
| Hospital zum heiligen Geist | ||||
| Immenhof Museum | ||||
| Kreismuseum Herzogtum Lauenburg | ||||
| Marzipan-Museum | ||||
| Museum Behnhaus Drägerhaus | ||||
| Museum für Natur und Umwelt | ||||
| Museum für Regionalgeschichte der Gemeinde Scharbeutz und Umgebung | ||||
| Museum Vergessene Arbeit Steinhorst | ||||
| Museumshafen | ||||
| Museumskirche Sankt Katharinen | ||||
| Museumsschiff Passat | ||||
| Ostholstein-Museum | ||||
| Ostseestation Travemünde | ||||
| Outpost One | ||||
| Pferdekutschenmuseum | ||||
| Sankt Annen-Museum | ||||
| Schlagsdorf Border House Museum | ||||
| Schlossmuseum | ||||
| Seebadmuseum Travemünde | ||||
| Tews-Kate | ||||
| TheaterFigurenMuseum | ||||
| Volkskundemuseum - Museen des Ratzeburger Landes | ||||
| Willy-Brandt Haus | ||||
| Willy-Brandt-Haus | ||||
| zeiTTor - Museum |
Libraries in Ratekau
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek Dassow | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek der Hansestadt Lübeck | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek der Hansestadt Lübeck | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek der Musikhochschule Lübeck | 0.0 | |||||
| Die Gemeinnützige | 0.0 | |||||
| Eutiner Landesbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Scharbeutz | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Stockelsdorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Kreisbibliothek Eutin | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Schulbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Bad Schwartau | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Neustadt in Holstein | 0.0 | |||||
| Städtische Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbibliothek Kücknitz | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbibliothek Marli-Brandenbaum | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbibliothek Moisling | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtteilbibliothek Travemünde | 0.0 | |||||
| Zentrale Hochschulbibliothek (Haus 60) | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ratekau
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Am Schlutuper Markt | |||||
| Brolingplatz | |||||
| Dassower Marktplatz | |||||
| Fährplatz | |||||
| Hanseplatz | |||||
| Kirchplatz | |||||
| Markt | |||||
| Markt | |||||
| Markt | |||||
| Marktplatz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt am Brink | |||||
| Wochenmarkt am Brink | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Hasenweg | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Hasenweg | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Meesenplatz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Meesenplatz |
Hotels in Ratekau
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ratekau
10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ratekau
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ratekau
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Ratekau
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ratekau
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ratekau
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ratekau
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bräuhuus Grömitz | ||||
| Klüvers Brauhaus | ||||
| Sudden Death Brewing Company | ||||
| Sudden Death Brewing Company |
Stadiums & Teams in Ratekau
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ratekau
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport | HAM | Large Airport |
| Kiel-Holtenau Airport | KEL | Medium Airport |
| Lübeck Blankensee Airport | LBC | Medium Airport |
| Boberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bobzin Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fehmarn-Neujellingsdorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Grambeker Heide Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Grube Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hartenholm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Holtorfsloh Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lüneburg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Neu-Gülze Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sierksdorf/Hof Altona Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Teldau-Amholz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wahlstedt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Worth Ultralight strip | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Ratekau
17 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Ameos Klinik Middelburg | ||
| Ameos Klinik Middelburg und Tagesklinik | ||
| Ameos Reha Klinikum Lübeck | ||
| AMEOS Tagesklinik Eutin | ||
| Ärztehaus Rathausgasse | ||
| Caritas Westfalenhaus | ||
| DIE BRÜCKE Tagesklinik | ||
| Kinderzentrum Pelzerhaken | ||
| Klinik Buchenholm | ||
| Klinik Ostseedeich | ||
| Krankenhaus Rotes Kreuz Lübeck - Geriatriezentrum - Station 10 - 12 | ||
| Kurzentrum Soziales Genesungswerk Pelzerhaken | ||
| Maria Meeresstern Mutter-Kind-Klinik | ||
| Mühlenbergklinik | ||
| Ostseeklinik Grömitz | ||
| Schloss Warnsdorf | ||
| Universitäres Kinderwunschzentrum |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ratekau
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Friedhofskapelle | |
| Sankt Michaelis | |
| Schifflein Christi Sereetz | |
| Vicelinkirche |
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What is the population of Ratekau?
Ratekau has a population of 15,921 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 444 people per square mile, spread across 35.9 square miles.
Is Ratekau expensive to live in?
The median household income is $32,912, 56% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $105,800 (62% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $529 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Ratekau?
Ratekau has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 216 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 36.3 inches, with 15.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Ratekau?
There are 621 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Ratekau?
The median home value in Ratekau is $105,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $529. The homeownership rate is 60.3%.