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Rittersdorf, Germany

Rheinland-Pfalz · Germany

Rittersdorf is a small town in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany with a population of 1,307. Elevation: 955 ft (291 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,307 Population 57/sq mi density
955 ft Elevation 291 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
45.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$29,157 Median Income
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Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$29,157 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,000 home value, $430/mo rent

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About Rittersdorf

Rittersdorf

Rittersdorf is a municipality in the district of Bitburg-Prüm, in Rhineland-Palatinate, western Germany, a few miles from Bitburg.

People

Population1,307
Density57/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$29,157

Housing

A+
Home Value$86,000
Rent$430
Ownership62.8%
Housing Units523

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain45.0 in/yr
Sunny Days212/yr
Elevation955 ft (291 m)
Population1,307
Population Density57 / sq mi
Elevation955 ft (291 m)
Coordinates50.0000°, 6.5000°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceRheinland-Pfalz
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation45.0 inches (1,142 mm)
Annual Snowfall17.5 inches (45 cm)
Median Household Income$29,157

About Rittersdorf

Rittersdorf is a small town in Germany (Rheinland-Pfalz) with a population of 1,307. The city sits at an elevation of 955 feet (291 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Rittersdorf is $29,157, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 51 business establishments.

Income: Rittersdorf vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$29,157
61% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)51

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Rittersdorf is $86,000, 69% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $430 (63% below the national average of $1,163). 62.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 523 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$86,000
69% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$430
63% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership62.8%
Owner-Occupied62.8%
Renter-Occupied37.2%
Housing Units523

Property Tax

Climate in Rittersdorf

Rittersdorf has an average annual temperature of 9.5°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.1°C), the coldest is Jan (1.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 786 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.4°C / 35°F -1.1° / 4° 71.3
Feb 2.1°C / 36°F -1.2° / 5.4° 59.5
Mar 5.6°C / 42°F 1.1° / 10° 56.1
Apr 9.2°C / 49°F 3.6° / 14.7° 46.6
May 13°C / 55°F 7.4° / 18.7° 68.8
Jun 16.2°C / 61°F 10.4° / 22° 60.3
Jul 18.1°C / 65°F 12.3° / 23.9° 75.1
Aug 17.6°C / 64°F 11.6° / 23.6° 58.6
Sep 13.9°C / 57°F 8.6° / 19.2° 67.1
Oct 9.9°C / 50°F 5.9° / 13.8° 67.4
Nov 5.2°C / 41°F 2.4° / 7.9° 64.7
Dec 2.3°C / 36°F -0.1° / 4.7° 90.1
Rittersdorf experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The area receives 17.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 955 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below Germany avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days212 days/yr

Geography

Elevation955 ft (291 m)
Area23.0 sq mi (59.6 km²)
Population Density57/sq mi
Coordinates50.0000°N, 6.5000°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.0"
18% above Germany avg
Snowfall 17.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.43"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

867 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 2, 2021.

Apr 13, 1992 1 km W of Kessenich, Belgium M5.4 138 km
Jul 22, 2002 2 km ENE of Haanrade, Netherlands M4.8 103 km
Jun 23, 2001 2 km ENE of Niel-bij-As, Belgium M4.8 129 km
Feb 23, 2008 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.5 75 km
Aug 3, 2007 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany M4.4 69 km
Apr 14, 1992 2 km SSE of Vaals, Netherlands M4.3 89 km
Nov 29, 1997 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany M4.3 121 km
Jan 20, 2000 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany M4.3 78 km
May 22, 2004 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany M4.2 77 km
Jun 21, 2001 Germany M4.2 99 km
Jan 3, 2008 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.1 75 km
Mar 17, 2002 1 km SE of Stolberg, Germany M4.0 87 km
Jun 23, 2001 1 km SW of Ulestraten, Netherlands M4.0 113 km
Sep 11, 1999 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany M4.0 59 km
Jul 26, 2000 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany M4.0 109 km
Jun 14, 2000 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France M4.0 79 km
Mar 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 72 km
Feb 13, 2005 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany M3.9 76 km
Jul 20, 2005 3 km S of Lebach, Germany M3.9 75 km
Jan 26, 2008 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany M3.9 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (31 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 31 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in
February 35°F (2°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in Driest
May 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.8 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.9 in
November 40°F (5°C) 3.1 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in Wettest

Rittersdorf has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 35°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Rittersdorf

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Grundschule St. Barbara
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Radio Stations near Rittersdorf

26 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Generation Dance Radio (LU) dance, dj MP3 192 kbps
RTL Radio Lëtzebuerg (LU) AAC 6452 kbps
Eldoradio (LU) pop MP3 256 kbps
RTL Gold (LU) MP3 256 kbps
AAAudio (LU) ambient, downtempo AAC+ 320 kbps
Country Radio Gilsdorf 103.9 (LU) MP3 185 kbps
Antenne Trier Das Cityradio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Puls Luxembourg (LU) folk, serbian MP3
Radio 100komma7 (LU) MP3 128 kbps
ELDORADIO - Alternative Channel (LU) MP3 256 kbps
BRF2 Radio (BE) MP3 128 kbps
Radio 4910 (BE) culture, jazz MP3 192 kbps
Impact FM (FR) MP3 128 kbps
Hochschulradio Aachen college radio MP3 128 kbps
ELDORADIO - Chill Channel (LU) MP3 256 kbps
Rádio Larochette (LU) pop rock popular MP3 192 kbps
Eldoradio (RU) MP3 64 kbps
RTL Schlagerliebe (LU) MP3
RTL Radio Lëtzebuerg MP3 256 kbps
Radio Nürburgring powered by RPR1. autorace, autorennen AAC
Radio Nürburgring @RPR1. motorsport, nürburgring MP3
Radio 700 (BE) MP3 192 kbps
Radio 100,7 (LU) blues rock, classical MP3 128 kbps
Impact FM (BE) AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio 700 schlager MP3 192 kbps
Free Radio Luxembourg FRL (LU) pop, rock MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Rittersdorf

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bahnbetriebswerk Gerolstein
Besucherbergwerk Mühlenberg-Stollen
Bitburger Erlebniswelt
Freilicht-Eisenbahnmuseum Pronsfeld
Fritz von Wille Museum
Geo-Expo
Haus des Waldes
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Kenn
Karl-Marx-Haus
Kreismuseum
Matchbox Autos Museum
Mausefallen-Museum
Musée "Villa Sarabodis"
Musée de l'Abbaye
Museum am Dom
Naturkundemuseum
Naturparkzentrum Teufelsschlucht
Ofenmuseum
Porta Nigra
Réimer Villa Echternach
Rheinisches Landesmuseum
Römische Villa Otrang
Schatzkammer
Spielzeugmuseum
Stadtmuseum Simeonstift
Telefon- und Rundfunkmuseum
The Tudor Museum for Electricity and Batteries
Töpfereimuseum
Vereinigte Museen im Jacobshof
Villa Romana
Westwall Museum Katzenkopf

Libraries in Rittersdorf

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Base Library0.0
Bibliothek der Stadt Bitburg0.0
Bibliothek des Bischöfl. Priesterseminars und Bistumsarchiv Trier0.0
Bibliothek des Deutschen Liturgischen Instituts0.0
Bücherei Welschbillig0.0
Günther Förg0.0
Hochschulbibliothek0.0
Schulbibliothek Mäusheckerweg0.0
Stadtbücherei Trier0.0
Wissenschaftliche Bibliothek der Stadt Trier0.0

Farmers Markets in Rittersdorf

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bauernmarkthalle
Hauptmarkt
Wochenmarkt Viehmarktplatz

Restaurants in Rittersdorf

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hermann's

Castles in Rittersdorf

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Burg Rittersdorf

Banks in Rittersdorf

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Volksbank Eifel eG

Breweries in Rittersdorf

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bitburger Brauerei
Echternacher Brauerei
Trierer Petrusbräu

Stadiums & Teams in Rittersdorf

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Rittersdorf

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Val de Wanne (ski alpin) 0.0 $0
Weißer Stein 0.0 $0
Ski Alpin Ovifat 0.0 $0

Airports Near Rittersdorf

39 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Luxembourg-Findel International AirportLUXLarge Airport
Büchel Air BaseMedium Airport
Spangdahlem Air BaseSPMMedium Airport
Alzing AirfieldSmall Airport
Arlon-Sterpenich Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler AirfieldSmall Airport
Bitburg AirportBBJSmall Airport
Büllingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Cann'Air ULMSmall Airport
Dahlemer Binz AirfieldSmall Airport
Daun-Senheld Glider FieldSmall Airport
Dillingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Düren-Hürtgenwald AirfieldSmall Airport
Elsenborn Air BaseSmall Airport
Ernzen AirfieldSmall Airport
FSV Illtal AirfieldSmall Airport
Hinterweiler Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Hoppstädten-Weiersbach AirfieldSmall Airport
Kell AirfieldSmall Airport
Konz-Könen Glider FieldSmall Airport
Marpingen Glider AirfieldSmall Airport
Micheville-Villerupt AirfieldSmall Airport
Neumagen-Dhron AirfieldSmall Airport
Rémeling ULSmall Airport
Saarlouis-Düren AirfieldSmall Airport
Schwarzenbach-Sötern Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Spa-La Sauvenière AirfieldSmall Airport
Theux (Verviers) AirfieldSmall Airport
Traben-Trarbach/Mont Royal AirfieldSmall Airport
Trier-Föhren AirfieldSmall Airport
Useldange Glider FieldSmall Airport
Utscheid Glider FieldSmall Airport
Vettweiß-Soller ULMSmall Airport
Villerupt AerodromeSmall Airport
Weilerswist ULSmall Airport
Wershofen/Eifel AirfieldSmall Airport
Wiltz-Noertrange AirfieldSmall Airport
Zeurange ULMSmall Airport
Zoufftgen AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Rittersdorf

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Geriatrische Rehabilitationsklinik St. Irminen
ZAR Trier

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rittersdorf

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Martin

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Berlin

🇩🇪 About Germany

Capital Berlin
Population 82,927,922
Area 357,021 km²
GDP (USD) $4,562,207,532,490
GDP per capita $54,777
HDI 0.950
Life expectancy 80.5 years
Internet users 92.5%
Urban population 81.9%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages German
Calling code +49
TLD .de
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Germany

19 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Neujahr
Jan 6 Epiphany Heilige Drei Könige
Mar 8 International Women's Day Internationaler Frauentag
Apr 3 Good Friday Karfreitag
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Ostersonntag
Apr 6 Easter Monday Ostermontag
May 1 Labour Day Tag der Arbeit
May 14 Ascension Day Christi Himmelfahrt
May 24 Pentecost Pfingstsonntag
May 25 Whit Monday Pfingstmontag
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Fronleichnam
Aug 15 Assumption Day Mariä Himmelfahrt
Sep 20 World Children's Day Weltkindertag
Oct 3 German Unity Day Tag der Deutschen Einheit
Oct 31 Reformation Day Reformationstag
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Allerheiligen
Nov 18 Repentance and Prayer Day Buß- und Bettag
Dec 25 Christmas Day Erster Weihnachtstag
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Zweiter Weihnachtstag

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rittersdorf

What is the population of Rittersdorf?

Rittersdorf has a population of 1,307 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 57 people per square mile, spread across 23.0 square miles.

Is Rittersdorf expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,157, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $86,000 (69% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $430 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Rittersdorf?

Rittersdorf has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 212 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 45.0 inches, with 17.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Rittersdorf?

There are 51 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Rittersdorf?

The median home value in Rittersdorf is $86,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $430. The homeownership rate is 62.8%.

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