Rüthen, Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany

Rüthen is a small city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany with a population of 11,299. Elevation: 1,247 ft (380 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0

B+ Good

11,299 Population 152/sq mi density

1,247 ft Elevation 380 meters

46°F Avg Temperature 8°C

43.2 in Annual Rain

Europe / Berlin Timezone

$31,424 Median Income

B+

Overall

3.9 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$31,424 median income

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$71,400 home value, $357/mo rent

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People

Population11,299

Density152/mi²

Economy

C+

Median Income$31,424

Housing

A+

Home Value$71,400

Rent$357

Ownership65.7%

Housing Units4,520

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)

Rain43.2 in/yr

Sunny Days258/yr

Elevation1,247 ft (380 m)

Population	11,299
Population Density	152 / sq mi
Elevation	1,247 ft (380 m)
Coordinates	51.4909°, 8.4360°
Timezone	Europe/Berlin
Country	🇩🇪 Germany
State / Province	North Rhine-Westphalia
Average Temperature	46°F (8°C)
January Average	33°F (0°C)
July Average	60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation	43.2 inches (1,096 mm)
Annual Snowfall	11.8 inches (30 cm)
Median Household Income	$31,424

About Rüthen

Rüthen is a small city in Germany (North Rhine-Westphalia) with a population of 11,299. The city sits at an elevation of 1,247 feet (380 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Rüthen is $31,424, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 441 business establishments.

Income: Rüthen vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$31,424
	58% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty



Establishments (County)	441

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Rüthen is $71,400, 75% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $357 (69% below the national average of $1,163). 65.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 4,520 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$71,400
	75% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$357
	69% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	65.7%
Owner-Occupied	65.7%
Renter-Occupied	34.3%
Housing Units	4,520

Property Tax

Climate in Rüthen

Rüthen has an average annual temperature of 10.4°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.6°C), the coldest is Jan (2.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 870 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	2.6°C / 37°F	-0.2° / 5.5°	82.9
Feb	3.2°C / 38°F	0° / 6.5°	65.5
Mar	6.1°C / 43°F	1.9° / 10.3°	58.4
Apr	9.6°C / 49°F	4.1° / 15.1°	43.4
May	13.3°C / 56°F	7.6° / 19°	75.1
Jun	16.4°C / 62°F	10.7° / 22°	69.8
Jul	18.6°C / 65°F	12.9° / 24.2°	93.3
Aug	18.6°C / 65°F	13° / 24.1°	96.2
Sep	15°C / 59°F	10° / 19.9°	62.0
Oct	10.8°C / 51°F	6.8° / 14.9°	64.2
Nov	6.6°C / 44°F	3.5° / 9.6°	77.1
Dec	3.6°C / 38°F	0.9° / 6.2°	82.4

Rüthen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The area receives 11.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,247 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	45.8°F
	15% below Germany avg
January Average	33°F (0°C)
July Average	60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,247 ft (380 m)
Area	74.2 sq mi (192.2 km²)
Population Density	152/sq mi
Coordinates	51.4909°N, 8.4360°W
Timezone	Europe/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.2"

14% above Germany avg

Snowfall 11.8"

Wettest Month (Dec) 4.49"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

312 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.9 on Feb 14, 2011.

May 16, 1991	4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany	M4.7	106 km
Aug 3, 2007	2 km SE of Wehr, Germany	M4.4	147 km
Nov 29, 1997	6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany	M4.3	140 km
Jan 20, 2000	4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany	M4.3	142 km
Jan 6, 2003	2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany	M4.3	108 km
May 22, 2004	2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany	M4.2	141 km
Jul 24, 2009	2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany	M4.1	133 km
Jul 26, 2000	6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany	M4.0	147 km
Feb 14, 2011	4 km NE of Nassau, Germany	M3.9	135 km
Nov 29, 1997	7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany	M3.9	143 km
May 26, 1990	1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany	M3.8	148 km
Mar 22, 1993	3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany	M3.8	95 km
Feb 9, 2003	1 km SE of Saffig, Germany	M3.7	143 km
Jan 29, 1994	2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany	M3.7	94 km
Jan 24, 2008	1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany	M3.7	136 km
Mar 20, 2007	5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany	M3.7	112 km
Jul 30, 1997	1 km ENE of Miehlen, Germany	M3.6	146 km
Feb 17, 2008	2 km WNW of Moers, Germany	M3.6	127 km
Oct 3, 2001	2 km NE of Niederzier, Germany	M3.6	150 km
Aug 3, 1992	0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany	M3.6	55 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (184 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field	Maar(s)	600 m (1,969 ft)	-8300	184 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (0°C)	4.3 in	Coldest
February	33°F (0°C)	3.1 in
March	38°F (3°C)	3.8 in
April	43°F (6°C)	2.9 in	Driest
May	52°F (11°C)	3.1 in
June	57°F (14°C)	3.5 in
July	60°F (16°C)	3.8 in	Warmest
August	60°F (15°C)	3.2 in
September	54°F (12°C)	3.5 in
October	47°F (8°C)	3.5 in
November	39°F (4°C)	4.0 in
December	35°F (2°C)	4.5 in	Wettest

Rüthen has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 33°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and April the driest (2.9").

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Schools in Rüthen

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Private Sekundarschule Hugo Stern	-	-	-	-
Kath. Grundschule Kallenhardt	-	-	-	-
Nikolaus-Grundschule	-	-	-	-
Friedrich-Spee-Gymnasium	-	-	-	-
Nikolaus-Grundschule	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Rüthen

21 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
_DEEJAY REMIXE_ Your Radio for finest House, EDM, Electro, Dance, Mashup, Hypertechno, Techno, Bootleg, Charts, Top40, Chillout, Lounge, HipHop, Urban & Latin Party DJ Remixes!	#mashup, bass	MP3 192 kbps
Technolovers TROPICAL HOUSE	balearic house, deep house	MP3 192 kbps
0nlineradio HOUSE	dance, dance music	MP3 192 kbps
WDR COSMO -- (https)	diversity, global	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Sauerland	80er, 90er	MP3 128 kbps
BreakZ HipHop & House	edm, elektro	MP3 192 kbps
Technolovers VOCAL TRANCE	melodic trance, trance	MP3 192 kbps
Technolovers HARDCORE	electronic, electronica	MP3 192 kbps
EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Dinner	ambient, chillout	MP3 192 kbps
Dunkler Welle - Das Schwärzeste Radio Im Netz	eclectic	MP3 320 kbps
Feierfreund	-	MP3
BFBS Germany	mix	MP3 128 kbps
Osradio 104,8	-	MP3 192 kbps
0nlineradio LATIN	hiphop, latin	MP3 192 kbps
L'UniCo (Campusradio Paderborn)	-	MP3 192 kbps
0nlineradio	acid jazz, classic jazz	MP3 192 kbps
Radio Larmo	pop music	MP3 128 kbps
move IT Radio	edm	MP3 128 kbps
0nlineradio LOVEHITS	liebe, liebeslieder	MP3 192 kbps
EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Hotel Lounge	ambient, ambient and relaxation music	MP3 192 kbps
0nlineradio 2010er	2010's, 2010er	MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Rüthen

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Alte Sägemühle Remblinghausen
Besucherbergwerk Ramsbeck
BilstEinblicke
Curioseum
Das Kleine SonntagsMuseum
Deutsches Polizeimuseum
Eberhard Henneböle Museum
Eisenbahnwaggon
Erinnerungsstätte Wewelsburg 1933–1945
Fahrradmuseum Westermeier
Heimathaus
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum „Alte Mühle“
Heimatmuseum Haus Dassel
Heimatmuseum Usseln
Hellweg-Museum
Historisches Grubenhaus
Jagd-Museum
Jagdporzellan-Museum und Falknerausstellung
Kettenschmiedemuseum Sichtigvor
Kreismuseum Wewelsburg
Lambachpumpe
Mittelmühle
Museum Abtei Liesborn
Museum Haus Hövener
Peters SchokoWelt
Psychiatrie-Museum
Quax-Hangar
Salzmuseum
Schäferkämper Wassermühle
Schieferbau Nuttlar
Städt. Museum Haus Kupferhammer
Stadtmuseum
Stadtmuseum "Schatzkammer Propstei"
Steinmuseum
Upländer Milchmuhseum

Libraries in Rüthen

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Bibliothek Elsen (Stadtbibliothek Paderborn)		0.0
Briloner Stadtbücherei		0.0
Fachbibliothek Meschede		0.0
Gemeindebücherei St. Walburga		0.0
Kath. öffentl. Bücherei		0.0
Kath. öffentliche Bücherei		0.0
Katholische Bücherei		0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei		0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei		0.0
Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei		0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei Geseke		0.0
Pfarrbücherei St. Margareta		0.0
Scriptorium		0.0
Stadtbibliothek Meschede		0.0
Stadtbibliothek Salzkotten		0.0
Stadtbibliothek Warstein		0.0
Stadtbücherei		0.0
Stadtbücherei		0.0
Stadtbücherei St. Pankratius Warstein		0.0
Touristinformation		0.0

Farmers Markets in Rüthen

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Warsteiner Wochenmarkt
Wilkeplatz
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt Elsen

Hotels in Rüthen

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Haus Buuck

Romantik Landhotel Knippschild

Spitze Warte

Restaurants in Rüthen

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gasthof Knickenberg

Gaststätte Kolpinghaus - Zum Hexenturm

Hachtor Stube

HenrichS

Romantik Landhotel Knippschild

Cafes in Rüthen

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aus:Zeit

Café Buuck

Eis&Café Bella

HenrichS

Theatres in Rüthen

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amphitheater

Castles in Rüthen

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schloß Körtlinghausen

Dentists in Rüthen

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr. med. dent. Gregor Kösters

Frank Rehbock

Veterinaries in Rüthen

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tierarztpraxis Hendricks

Gas Stations in Rüthen

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kfz-Kern GmbH

Raiffeisen

Raiffeisen Tankstelle

Tankpoint Rüthen

Banks in Rüthen

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sparkasse

Volksbank

Gyms in Rüthen

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Die Fitnessbox

Breweries in Rüthen

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Altenrüthener Landbierbrauerei
Lippstädter Brauerei Thombansen
Warsteiner Brauerei Haus Cramer

Stadiums & Teams in Rüthen

Team	League	Division

Ski Resorts Near Rüthen

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Skihang Dautphetal-Holzhausen	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Hesselbacher Gletscher	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Skiliftkarussell Winterberg	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Skihang am Poppenberg in Brilon	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Skihang Tüppel	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near Rüthen

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Münster Osnabrück Airport	FMO	Large Airport
Paderborn Lippstadt Airport	PAD	Large Airport
Bielefeld Airport	BFE	Medium Airport
Ahlen Airfield	-	Small Airport
Allendorf-Eder Airfield	-	Small Airport
Altena-Hegenscheid Airfield	-	Small Airport
Amöneburg Airfield	-	Small Airport
Arnsberg-Menden Airfield	-	Small Airport
Arnsberg-Ruhrwiese Airfield	-	Small Airport
Attendorn-Finnentrop Airfield	-	Small Airport
Auf der Schaufel Ultralight Airfield	-	Small Airport
Beelen Airfield	-	Small Airport
Bergneustadt-Auf dem Dümpel Airfield	-	Small Airport
Betzdorf-Kirchen Airfield	-	Small Airport
Blomberg-Borkhausen Airfield	-	Small Airport
Bottenhorn Airfield	-	Small Airport
Brilon-Hochsauerland Airfield	-	Small Airport
Büren Airfield	-	Small Airport
Dehausen Airfield	-	Small Airport
Detmold Airfield	-	Small Airport
Drensteinfurt Ultralight Airfield	-	Small Airport
Everswinkel Ultralight Airfield	-	Small Airport
Flugplatz „Graner Berg“	-	Small Airport
Hamm-Lippewiesen Airfield	-	Small Airport
Hirzenhain Airfield	-	Small Airport
Homberg (Ohm) Airfield	-	Small Airport
Hünsborn Airfield	-	Small Airport
Iserlohn-Sümmern Glider Field	-	Small Airport
Kamen-Heeren Airfield	-	Small Airport
Korbach Airfield	-	Small Airport
Marburg-Schönstadt Airfield	-	Small Airport
Melle-Grönegau Airfield	-	Small Airport
Menden-Barge Airfield	-	Small Airport
Mengeringhausen Airfield	-	Small Airport
Meschede-Schüren Airfield	-	Small Airport
Münster-Telgte Airfield	-	Small Airport
Oelde Bergeler Airfield	-	Small Airport
Oerlinghausen Airfield	-	Small Airport
Oeventrop-Ruhrwiesen Airfield	-	Small Airport
Paderborn-Haxterberg Airfield	-	Small Airport
Plettenberg-Hüinghausen Airfield	-	Small Airport
Porta Westfalica Airfield	-	Small Airport
Reichshof-Eckenhagen Airfield	-	Small Airport
Rinteln Airfield	-	Small Airport
Schameder Airfield	-	Small Airport
Schmallenberg-Rennefeld Airfield	-	Small Airport
Siegen-Eisernhardt Airfield	-	Small Airport
Soest-Bad Sassendorf Airfield	-	Small Airport
Vinsebeck Airfield	-	Small Airport
Waldeck Airfield	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Rüthen

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Postfiliale 563

Treatment Centers in Rüthen

8 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Aslan-Klinik
Aslan-Kurpark-Villa
Klinik Eichholz
Klinik Solequelle
Klinik Solequelle
Klinik Wiesengrund
Reha-Klinik Panorama
Therapiezentrum Am Hennepark

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rüthen

16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Ehemalige jüdische Synagoge
Erlöserkirche Kallenhardt
Hl. Maria
Johanneskirche
Kallenhardter Kreuzweg
Nikolauskirche
Pfarrkirche St. Ursula
Siechenkapelle
St. Clemens
St. Georg
St. Gervasius und St. Protasius
St. Johannes Evangelist
St. Nikolaus Kapelle
St.-Hubertus-Kirche
St.-Magdalenen-Kapelle
Trauerhalle

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 Rüthen

What is the population of Rüthen?

Rüthen has a population of 11,299 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 152 people per square mile, spread across 74.2 square miles.

Is Rüthen expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,424, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $71,400 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $357 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Rüthen?

Rüthen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.2 inches, with 11.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Rüthen?

There are 441 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Rüthen?

The median home value in Rüthen is $71,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $357. The homeownership rate is 65.7%.

Nearby Cities

Warstein 28,532 pop · 4.9 mi Büren 22,263 pop · 6.7 mi Anröchte 10,847 pop · 6.8 mi Altenbüren 1,321 pop · 7.8 mi Brilon 27,030 pop · 8.8 mi Bestwig 11,764 pop · 9.1 mi Erwitte 16,081 pop · 9.4 mi Olsberg 15,814 pop · 9.6 mi Geseke 20,602 pop · 10.9 mi Bad Wünnenberg 12,439 pop · 11.5 mi Meschede 32,224 pop · 11.7 mi Möhnesee 11,559 pop · 13.0 mi Bad Sassendorf 11,659 pop · 13.2 mi Lippstadt 67,219 pop · 13.2 mi

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