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Rethem, Germany
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Rethem is a small town in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 2,478. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Rethem
Rethem is a town in the Heidekreis in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated on the river Aller, approx. 25 km southwest of Bad Fallingbostel, and 18 km southeast of Verden. The town was the scene of heavy fighting over the period 10–11 April 1945 between units of the British 53rd Welsh Division and parts of the German 2. Marine-Infanterie-Division with heavy losses on both sides. Most of the German soldiers were not older than 23 years.
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| Population | 2,478 |
| Population Density | 52 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.7862°, 9.3786° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Lower Saxony |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 27.9 inches (708 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.2 inches (11 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,299 |
About Rethem
Rethem is a small town in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 2,478. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Rethem vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $28,299 |
| 62% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 97 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $74,600 |
| 74% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $373 |
| 68% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 59.1% |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 40.9% |
| Housing Units | 991 |
Property Tax
Climate in Rethem
Rethem has an average annual temperature of 10.1°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.7°C), the coldest is Jan (2.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 664 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 47.4 sq mi (122.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 52/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.7862°N, 9.3786°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in |
Rethem has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 34°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.8").
Schools in Rethem
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grund- und Oberschule | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Rethem
41 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NDR 1 Niedersachsen | music, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radio ffn | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| NDR 1 Niedersachsen (OL) | ndr, ndr 1 | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radio ffn - Radio Bollerwagen | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| The WOLF - New Country and the Legends | country, legends | MP3 | |
| Radio21 Hannover | pop, rock | MP3 | |
| Radio Hannover 100.0 | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Deutschlandradio | world | OGG 64 kbps | |
| Antenne Schlager | - | MP3 | |
| ffn Frühstyxradio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio FFN - Hits* | charts, hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| NDR 1 Niedersachsen (OS) | oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NDR 1 Niedersachsen (Braunschweig) | music, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Hannover | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio21 | pop, rock | MP3 | |
| DARK MELODY ENTERTAINMENT | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ffn 708090 | 70's, 80's | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Nerds and Geeks: THE STATION (128kbps) | chiptunes, retro games | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Meer Radio 88.0 FM | variety | MP3 320 kbps | |
| The WOLF - Südhessen (aac+) | classic country, country | AAC | |
| The WOLF - Südhessen | classic country, country | MP3 | |
| Bomfisch Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio FFN - 80er | 1980s, 80er | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio FFN - Bollerwagen | dance, edm | MP3 192 kbps | |
| NDR 1 Niedersachsen (LG) | lüneburg | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 99drei Radio Mittweida | new-wave | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Hannover 100.0 | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| The wolf | - | AAC+ 57 kbps | |
| The WOLF - Nordhessen | classic country, country | MP3 | |
| FluxFM Sachsen | trance | MP3 | |
| The Wolf 93.3 (US) | country | AAC | |
| Radio Westfalica | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| radiosr24 | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RadioMonster.FM - Schlager Kanal | radiomonster, schlager | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio FFN - 90er | pop music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RadioMonster.FM - Evergreens | evergreens, rock | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio FFN - Peppermint | dance, funk | MP3 192 kbps | |
| radio ffn - Radio Rotkäppchen | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio FFN - Gold | 60er, 60s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Arti Gian FM | dance, pop | MP3 | |
| Radio ffn - Dance Only | - | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Rethem
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alte Dorfschule Bothmer | ||||
| Bockwindmühle Dudensen | ||||
| Computermuseum Visselhövede | ||||
| Deutsches Pferdemuseum | ||||
| Domherrenhaus | ||||
| Fresenhof | ||||
| Harrys Klingendes Museum | ||||
| Heidemuseum Rischmannshof | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Rodewald | ||||
| Heimatstube Schweringen | ||||
| Industriedenkmal Senffabrik Leman | ||||
| Museumsdruckerei Hoya | ||||
| Polizeimuseum Niedersachsen | ||||
| Quaet-Faslem-Haus | ||||
| Schmiedemuseum Helstorf | ||||
| Schmiedemuseum Helstorf | ||||
| Schulmuseum Klein Eilstorf | ||||
| Spargelmuseum | ||||
| THW - Historische Sammlung | ||||
| Treffpunkt Trefurt | ||||
| Wassermühle Laderholz |
Libraries in Rethem
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemeindebücherei Dörverden | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Estorf | 0.0 | |||||
| öffentlicher Bücherschrank im alten Trafohäuschen | 0.0 | |||||
| Samtgemeindebücherei Schwarmstedt | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Verden | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Visselhövede | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Walsrode | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Rethem
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bauernmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt |
Hotels in Rethem
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Rethem
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Rethem
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Rethem
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Rethem
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Rethem
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Rethem
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Rethem
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Rethem
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verdener Brau Manufaktur GmbH |
Stadiums & Teams in Rethem
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Rethem
38 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bremen Airport | BRE | Large Airport |
| Hannover Airport | HAJ | Large Airport |
| Bückeburg Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Celle Army Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport | XFW | Medium Airport |
| Wunstorf Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Bisperode Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bückeburg-Weinberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Celle-Arloh Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Deisterflieger UL | - | Small Airport |
| Eimbeckhausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fischbek Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fresh Breeze UL | - | Small Airport |
| Gronau Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Großes Moor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hellingst Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hildesheim Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hodenhagen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Holtorfsloh Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Höpen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hoya Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hüttenbusch Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Karlshöfen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lauenbrück Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nienburg-Holzbalge Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Osterholz-Scharmbeck Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Porta Westfalica Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rinteln Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rotenburg (Wümme) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Scheuen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Seedorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sonderlandeplatz Meißendorf-Brunsiek | - | Small Airport |
| Steinberg at Wessein Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tarmstedt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Verden-Scharnhorst Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Walsrode-Luisenhöhe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wenzendorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Weser-Wümme Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Rethem
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Postfiliale 521 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Rethem
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Friedhofskapelle | |
| St.-Marien |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Germany
19 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Rethem
What is the population of Rethem?
Rethem has a population of 2,478 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 52 people per square mile, spread across 47.4 square miles.
Is Rethem expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,299, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $74,600 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $373 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 Rethem?
Rethem 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 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 4.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Rethem?
There are 97 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Rethem?
The median home value in Rethem is $74,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $373. The homeownership rate is 59.1%.