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Rühstädt, Germany

Brandenburg · Germany

Rühstädt is a small town in Brandenburg, Germany with a population of 606. Elevation: 85 ft (26 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
606 Population 73/sq mi density
85 ft Elevation 26 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
22.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$27,147 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$27,147 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,800 home value, $324/mo rent

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People

Population606
Density73/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,147

Housing

A+
Home Value$64,800
Rent$324
Ownership80.7%
Housing Units242

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain22.6 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Population606
Population Density73 / sq mi
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Coordinates52.9167°, 11.8667°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceBrandenburg
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation22.6 inches (573 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.1 inches (13 cm)
Median Household Income$27,147

About Rühstädt

Rühstädt is a small town in Germany (Brandenburg) with a population of 606. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Rühstädt is $27,147, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 24 business establishments.

Income: Rühstädt vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$27,147
64% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)24

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Rühstädt is $64,800, 77% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $324 (72% below the national average of $1,163). 80.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 242 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$64,800
77% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$324
72% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership80.7%
Owner-Occupied80.7%
Renter-Occupied19.3%
Housing Units242

Property Tax

Climate in Rühstädt

Rühstädt has an average annual temperature of 9.6°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.9°C), the coldest is Jan (1°C). Average annual precipitation is 564 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1°C / 34°F -1.6° / 3.6° 48.5
Feb 1.8°C / 35°F -1.4° / 5° 34.9
Mar 4.8°C / 41°F 0.5° / 9° 39.7
Apr 9.2°C / 49°F 3.3° / 15.1° 30.0
May 13.4°C / 56°F 7.2° / 19.5° 47.7
Jun 16.6°C / 62°F 10.6° / 22.7° 55.2
Jul 18.9°C / 66°F 12.9° / 24.9° 67.2
Aug 18.5°C / 65°F 12.5° / 24.5° 56.2
Sep 14.4°C / 58°F 9° / 19.8° 48.7
Oct 9.6°C / 49°F 5.4° / 13.9° 46.3
Nov 5°C / 41°F 2.1° / 7.8° 43.4
Dec 2.1°C / 36°F -0.3° / 4.5° 46.5
Rühstädt experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 295 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 22.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below Germany avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area8.3 sq mi (21.5 km²)
Population Density73/sq mi
Coordinates52.9167°N, 11.8667°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.6"
41% below Germany avg
Snowfall 5.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.56"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.5 on Jul 21, 2001.

May 19, 2000 10 km ENE of Boizenburg, Germany M3.5 85 km
Jul 21, 2001 3 km SE of Tessin, Germany M3.5 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.5 in
March 40°F (4°C) 1.7 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in Driest
May 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
June 62°F (16°C) 2.4 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 49°F (10°C) 1.6 in
November 40°F (5°C) 1.7 in
December 35°F (2°C) 1.9 in

Rühstädt has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 33°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and April the driest (1.3").

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Museums in Rühstädt

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Blaulichtmuseum
DDR-Geschichtsmuseum
Elbtor
Gutshaus Schloss Wolfshagen
Haus der Flüsse
Historischer Lokschuppen Wittenberge
Hofmuseum Läufer
Kreisheimatmuseum
Museum of local Household and animals
Oldtimermuseum
Pfarrhausmuseum Blüthen
Prignitz-Museum
RundfunkMuseum
Stadt- und Regionalmuseum Perleberg
Stadtmuseum "Alte Burg"
Steintorturm
Turmuhrenmuseum

Libraries in Rühstädt

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek0.0
Bibliothek Osterburg0.0
BONA Stadtbibliothek Perleberg0.0
Bücherstube0.0
Stadtbibliothek Seehausen0.0
Steinkabinett0.0

Farmers Markets in Rühstädt

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marktplatz

Hotels in Rühstädt

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Landgasthaus Storchenkrug
Schloßhotel Rühstädt

Restaurants in Rühstädt

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasthaus "Zum Storchenhof"
Landgasthaus Storchenkrug

Cafes in Rühstädt

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Zur Alten Mühle

Castles in Rühstädt

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schloßhotel Rühstädt

Breweries in Rühstädt

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Alte Ölmühle

Stadiums & Teams in Rühstädt

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Rühstädt

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Berlinchen AirfieldSmall Airport
Bobzin Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Brandenburg-Mühlenfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Burg AirfieldSmall Airport
Flugplatz Stechow-FerchesarSmall Airport
Freyenstein ULSmall Airport
Gardelegen AirfieldSmall Airport
Kammermark AirfieldSmall Airport
Klein Gartz AirfieldSmall Airport
Klietz-Scharlibbe AirfieldSmall Airport
Kyritz AirfieldSmall Airport
Lüchow-Rehbeck AirfieldSmall Airport
Möckern-Tryppehna AirfieldSmall Airport
Neustadt-Glewe AirfieldSmall Airport
Parchim Sport AirfieldSmall Airport
Perleberg Glider FieldSmall Airport
Pinnow AirfieldSmall Airport
Pritzwalk-Sommersberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Sonderlandeplatz SegeletzSmall Airport
Stendal-Borstel AirfieldSmall Airport
Stölln-Rhinow AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rühstädt

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dorfkirche Abbendorf
Dorfkirche Bälow
Dorfkirche Gnevsdorf
Kirche Rühstädt

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 Rühstädt

What is the population of Rühstädt?

Rühstädt has a population of 606 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 73 people per square mile, spread across 8.3 square miles.

Is Rühstädt expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,147, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $64,800 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $324 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Rühstädt?

Rühstädt has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.6 inches, with 5.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Rühstädt?

There are 24 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Rühstädt?

The median home value in Rühstädt is $64,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $324. The homeownership rate is 80.7%.

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