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Rietschen, Germany
Saxony · Germany
Rietschen is a small town in Saxony, Germany with a population of 3,072. Elevation: 466 ft (142 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 3,072 |
| Population Density | 111 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.4000°, 14.7833° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Saxony |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 26.0 inches (660 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.4 inches (14 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $26,355 |
About Rietschen
Rietschen is a small town in Germany (Saxony) with a population of 3,072. The city sits at an elevation of 466 feet (142 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Rietschen vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $26,355 |
| 65% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 120 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $80,200 |
| 72% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $401 |
| 66% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 66.2% |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.8% |
| Housing Units | 1,229 |
Property Tax
Climate in Rietschen
Rietschen has an average annual temperature of 9.5°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.1°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 681 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Area | 27.8 sq mi (71.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 111/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.4000°N, 14.7833°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.0 in |
Rietschen has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 32°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (1.6").
Schools in Rietschen
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freie Oberschule Rietschen | - | - | - | - |
| Hans Fallada | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Rietschen
12 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Cottbus | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Antenne Halle | pop, rock | MP3 152 kbps | |
| Radio Lausitz - TopHits | pop | AAC | |
| Spitzkunnersdorfer Dancewelle | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Medienanstalt Sachsen-Anhalt Ausbildungskanal | pop, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Fonlord (CZ) | ai art, black metal | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MDR SACHSEN Markkleeberg | 80er, 90er | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Landeskrone | discofox, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Bautzen | dance, edm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radio WSW Zittau | bautzen, coloradio | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Hochschule Merseburg | neoclassical | MP3 170 kbps | |
| Radio Lausitz - 90er XXL | - | AAC |
Museums in Rietschen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alte Pfefferküchlerei | ||||
| Alte Ziegelei | ||||
| Basaltwerk Baruth | ||||
| Bauernmuseum Teil I | ||||
| Bauernmuseum Teil II | ||||
| Der Laden - Erwin-Strittmatter-Gedenkstätte | ||||
| Dom Měrćina Nowaka-Njechorńskeho | ||||
| Erlichthofsiedlung | ||||
| Fischereimuseum Guttau | ||||
| Glasmuseum Weißwasser | ||||
| Granitabbaumuseum Königshainer Berge | ||||
| Handwerk- und Gewerbemuseum Sagar | ||||
| Handwerksmuseum Sagar | ||||
| Heiliges Grab | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Döbern | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Döbern | ||||
| Historum | ||||
| Konrad-Wachsmann-Haus | ||||
| Luftfahrttechnisches Museum Rothenburg | ||||
| Militärhistorisches Museum Neusorge | ||||
| Mühlenmuseum | ||||
| Museum der Fotografie Görlitz | ||||
| Museum Niesky | ||||
| Museum of Cultural History and the Upper Lusatian Scientific Library | ||||
| Muzeum Łużyckie | ||||
| Schlesisches Museum | ||||
| Schlossareal Königshain | ||||
| Schulmuseum „Korla Awgust Kocor“ | ||||
| Senckenberg Museum of Natural History Goerlitz | ||||
| Sorbisches Kulturzentrum | ||||
| Steinstock | ||||
| The Imperial Stronghold | ||||
| Wolfsmuseum |
Libraries in Rietschen
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteka Publiczna | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteka Publiczna | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek des Senckenberg Museums für Naturkunde | 0.0 | |||||
| Oberlausitzische Bibliothek der Wissenschaften | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Görlitz | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Niesky | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Rietschen
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mały Rynek | |||||
| Polenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt |
Restaurants in Rietschen
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Rietschen
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Rietschen
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Rietschen
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Rietschen
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Rietschen
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Rietschen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brauhaus Nieder Seifersdorf | ||||
| Sud Ost |
Stadiums & Teams in Rietschen
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Rietschen
16 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skiareál Rejdice | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Funpark | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| skiareál U Čápa | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tanvaldský špičák | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski areál Bavorák | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski areál Bavorák | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski areál Bavorák | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Lyžařský areál Světlý vrch | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiareál Mýtiny | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiareál Jizerský kopec | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski areál Severák - Hrabětice | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski areál Severák - Hrabětice | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski areál Severák - Hrabětice | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skiareál Černá Říčka | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skizentrum Tännicht Sohland | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski Elstra | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Rietschen
27 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Rothenburg/Görlitz Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Bautzen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bogatynia Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brauna Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bynovec Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Česká Lípa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Český Dub Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chřibská Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cottbus-Neuhausen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Drożków Ultralight Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Druzcov u Lípy ULM | - | Small Airport |
| Görlitz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gozdnica Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Grabowiec Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hodkovice nad Mohelkou Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Horní Libchava Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Jestřabí v Krkonoších ULM | - | Small Airport |
| Kamenz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kleinkoschen Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Klix Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Liberec Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lipová Sport Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lotnisko Sportowe Gubin | - | Small Airport |
| Marianka Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nardt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Spremberg-Welzow Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zielona Góra-Przylep Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Rietschen
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Georgshaus | ||
| HOY-REHA |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Rietschen
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St. Theresia | |
| St.-Georgs-Kirche |
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What is the population of Rietschen?
Rietschen has a population of 3,072 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 111 people per square mile, spread across 27.8 square miles.
Is Rietschen expensive to live in?
The median household income is $26,355, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $80,200 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $401 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Rietschen?
Rietschen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.0 inches, with 5.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Rietschen?
There are 120 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Rietschen?
The median home value in Rietschen is $80,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $401. The homeownership rate is 66.2%.