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Recke, Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
Recke is a small city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany with a population of 11,800. Elevation: 167 ft (51 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 11,800 |
| Population Density | 503 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.3689°, 7.7212° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.7 inches (780 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.8 inches (7 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $30,539 |
About Recke
Recke is a small city in Germany (North Rhine-Westphalia) with a population of 11,800. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet (51 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Recke vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $30,539 |
| 59% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 460 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $79,600 |
| 72% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $398 |
| 66% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 67.8% |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 32.2% |
| Housing Units | 4,720 |
Property Tax
Climate in Recke
Recke has an average annual temperature of 9.9°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (2.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 797 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Area | 23.5 sq mi (60.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 503/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.3689°N, 7.7212°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in |
Recke has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 35°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (1.9").
Schools in Recke
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raphaelschule Steinbeck | - | - | - | - |
| Overberg Grundschule | - | - | - | - |
| Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Schule | - | - | - | - |
| Fürstenbergschule | - | - | - | - |
| Don-Bosco-Schule | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Recke
12 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio RST | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Brillux Radio | - | AAC | |
| Skamusic Münster | ska | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Shake!FM | funk, hip-hop | MP3 | |
| Radio Osnabrück | undefined | MP3 | |
| Antenne Münster | local news, pop music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Iceradio Germany | electro industrial darkwave ebm futurepop synthpop goth | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Mottekstrehle | - | MP3 16 kbps | |
| Osradio 104,8 | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Jamz69 | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| OS-Radio | pop music, regional | MP3 192 kbps | |
| AngelsFox-Radio | discofox+schlager | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Recke
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alte Ruthemühle | ||||
| Amazone-Museum | ||||
| August Holländer Museum | ||||
| Bienenmuseum | ||||
| DA Kunsthaus Kloster Gravenhorst | ||||
| Feuerwehrmuseum | ||||
| Haus der Geschichte Reckenfeld | ||||
| Haus Nieland | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Anton Hilckmann | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Höckel | ||||
| Heimatstübchen mit Dorfmuseum | ||||
| Historische Scheune | ||||
| Hölscherhof | ||||
| Knappenverein | ||||
| Kornbrennerei-Museum | ||||
| Krone Museum | ||||
| Landmaschinenmuseum | ||||
| Mineralienmuseum Mettingen | ||||
| Motorradmuseum | ||||
| Münsterländisches Feldbahnmuseum e.V. | ||||
| Museum im Kloster | ||||
| Puppenmuseum | ||||
| Sachsenhof | ||||
| Schulmuseum | ||||
| Speicher-Museum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Ibbenbüren | ||||
| Traktorenmuseum | ||||
| Tüöttenmuseum | ||||
| Wannenmacher Museum | ||||
| Westfälisches Feldbahnmuseum |
Libraries in Recke
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek der IGS und Samtgemeinde | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Alt-Lotte | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Mesum | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei St. Mariä Himmelfahrt | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherstele (Büchertausch) | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. öffentliche Bücherei St. Josef | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei St. Ludgerus Elte | 0.0 | |||||
| Medienforum | 0.0 | |||||
| Pfarrbürerei St. Philippus und Jacobus | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Ibbenbüren | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Lengerich | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Recke
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Am Brink | |||||
| Kirchplatz | |||||
| Marktplatz Lotte | |||||
| Marktplatz Recke | |||||
| Neumarkt | |||||
| Oberer Markt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Bersenbrück |
Hotels in Recke
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Recke
9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Recke
6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Recke
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Recke
4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Recke
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Recke
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Recke
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Recke
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back- und Brauhaus | ||||
| Private Brewery of Laggenbeck |
Stadiums & Teams in Recke
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Recke
33 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Münster Osnabrück Airport | FMO | Large Airport |
| Diepholz Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Ahlen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Alte Ems Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Atterheide Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Beelen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bohmte-Bad Essen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Borghorst Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Borkenberge Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Damme Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dankern Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dorsten-Am Kanal Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Drensteinfurt Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Everswinkel Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz Achmer | - | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz Nordhorn-Lingen | - | Small Airport |
| Hamm-Lippewiesen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Marl-Loemühle Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Melle-Grönegau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Meppen Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Metelen Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Münster-Telgte Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oelde Bergeler Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oldenburg-Hatten Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ottmarsbocholt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Paradiek Lohne bei Vechta | - | Small Airport |
| Quakenbrück Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rheine-Bentlage Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rheine-Eschendorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stadskanaal Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Steinberg in Surwold Glider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Varrelbusch Airfield | VAC | Small Airport |
| Waltrop Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Recke
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| St.-Elisabeth-Hospital | ||
| TPZ Therapie- und Präventionszentrum Ibbenbüren |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Recke
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Evangelische Kirche | |
| St. Dyonysius | |
| St. Philippus und Jacobus |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Germany
19 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Recke
What is the population of Recke?
Recke has a population of 11,800 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 503 people per square mile, spread across 23.5 square miles.
Is Recke expensive to live in?
The median household income is $30,539, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $79,600 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $398 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Recke?
Recke 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 63°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.7 inches, with 2.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Recke?
There are 460 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Recke?
The median home value in Recke is $79,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $398. The homeownership rate is 67.8%.