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Rust, Germany

Baden-Wurttemberg · Germany

Rust is a small town in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany with a population of 3,577. Elevation: 531 ft (162 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
3,577 Population 76/sq mi density
531 ft Elevation 162 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
34.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$30,643 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$30,643 median income
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$121,000 home value, $605/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population3,577
Density76/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$30,643

Housing

A
Home Value$121,000
Rent$605
Ownership61.2%
Housing Units1,431

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain34.6 in/yr
Sunny Days242/yr
Elevation531 ft (162 m)
Population3,577
Population Density76 / sq mi
Elevation531 ft (162 m)
Coordinates48.2667°, 7.7333°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceBaden-Wurttemberg
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation34.6 inches (879 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.2 inches (8 cm)
Median Household Income$30,643

About Rust

Rust is a small town in Germany (Baden-Wurttemberg) with a population of 3,577. The city sits at an elevation of 531 feet (162 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Rust is $30,643, which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 140 business establishments.

Income: Rust vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$30,643
59% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)140

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Rust is $121,000, 57% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $605 (48% below the national average of $1,163). 61.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,431 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$121,000
57% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$605
48% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership61.2%
Owner-Occupied61.2%
Renter-Occupied38.8%
Housing Units1,431

Property Tax

Climate in Rust

Rust has an average annual temperature of 10.9°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.8°C), the coldest is Jan (2.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 846 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.3°C / 36°F -1.1° / 5.8° 46.5
Feb 3.4°C / 38°F -1° / 7.7° 46.6
Mar 6.8°C / 44°F 1.4° / 12.1° 51.7
Apr 10.4°C / 51°F 4.1° / 16.7° 61.8
May 14.6°C / 58°F 8.5° / 20.6° 97.0
Jun 18.1°C / 65°F 12° / 24.2° 90.9
Jul 19.8°C / 68°F 13.4° / 26.1° 93.4
Aug 19.5°C / 67°F 13.1° / 25.9° 82.7
Sep 15.3°C / 60°F 9.2° / 21.4° 71.2
Oct 11°C / 52°F 5.9° / 16.1° 74.3
Nov 6°C / 43°F 2.1° / 9.9° 66.9
Dec 3.2°C / 38°F 0° / 6.5° 62.5
Rust experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches. The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 531 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above Germany avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation531 ft (162 m)
Area46.9 sq mi (121.3 km²)
Population Density76/sq mi
Coordinates48.2667°N, 7.7333°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.6"
9% below Germany avg
Snowfall 3.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.86"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,082 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M3.5 on Jun 27, 2024.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 87 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 94 km
Feb 23, 2008 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.5 138 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 121 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 148 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 75 km
Jun 21, 2001 Germany M4.2 117 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 139 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 108 km
Aug 24, 1996 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland M4.2 131 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 92 km
Jan 3, 2008 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.1 138 km
Jun 21, 2004 1 km WSW of Frenkendorf, Switzerland M4.1 85 km
Oct 21, 1997 1 km NE of Wangen, Germany M4.1 149 km
Jun 26, 2021 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France M4.1 46 km
Nov 17, 1997 2 km ENE of Blotzheim, France M4.0 74 km
Jul 9, 2022 2 km NNE of Grosselfingen, Germany M4.0 87 km
Jan 5, 1998 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France M3.9 119 km
Mar 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 141 km
Sep 25, 2001 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
February 37°F (3°C) 2.6 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in Driest
April 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
September 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.1 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in

Rust has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 37°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and March the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Rust

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Grundschule Rheinhausen - - - -
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Radio Stations near Rust

23 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Skyrock (FR) rap MP3 128 kbps
Schwarzwaldradio 60er, 70er MP3 128 kbps
SWR Aktuell info MP3 128 kbps
baden.fm pop MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Alsace (FR) public radio MP3 128 kbps
SWR4 Freiburg oldies, schlager MP3 128 kbps
Schwarzwaldradio (AAC, New Stream URL as of 2023) oldies AAC
Baden fm nur deutsch deutschpop, pop AAC
Accent 4 (FR) - MP3 128 kbps
Azur FM 67 - Sélestat (FR) - MP3 192 kbps
Azur FM 68 - Colmar (FR) - MP3 192 kbps
Hitradio Ohr - AAC
4U 70s Flower (FR) rock classic MP3
Radio Belle Vue (FR) - MP3 256 kbps
Laut.FM Dark-Bites alternative, darkwave MP3 128 kbps
Krawallradio deutschrock, hardmetal MP3 192 kbps
France Bleu Elsass (FR) - MP3 128 kbps
Hitradio Ohr 90er 90's AAC
Radio En Construction (FR) campus radio MP3 320 kbps
Radio Judaïca Strasbourg (FR) religion MP3 128 kbps
Cine-melody (FR) - MP3 128 kbps
Hitradio MMD - MP3 128 kbps
Dark Bites alternative, darkwave MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Rust

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alamannen-Museum Vörstetten
Alamannen-Museum Vörstetten
Altes Rathaus / Heimatmuseum / Tovarer Stuben
Archäobotanischer Römergarten
Bienenmuseum
Blaues Haus
Dorfmuseum
Elztalmuseum Waldkirch
Espace Henri Loux Vaisselle traditionnelle alsacienne
Fassnachts-Marionetten-Ausstellung
Fotomuseum Hirsmüller
Franzfelder Heimatstube
Hammerschmiede
Hammerschmiede
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Kiechlinsbergen
Heimatmuseum Oberweier
Heimatstube und Museumsdorfschiire
Heimethues Denzlingen
Heimethues Denzlingen
Hilla-von-Rebay-Erinnerungsstätte
Historischer Verein Schuttern
Hochburgmuseum
Hohberger Heimatmuseum
Hugenhofmühle
Hummelhofmühle
Jüdisches Museum
Käserei Museum
Kellermuseum
Kirschenmuseum
Königschaffhauser Tor | Fasnetsmuseum
Korkenziehermuseum
Krummholzenhofkapelle
Kühlwasser-Pumpengebäude und Haselwander-Generator
Kunsthalle Messmer
Le Musée de l'Art Populaire Alsacien de Patrick Singer
Lotte`s Museum für Landwirtschaft
Menton Heimatmuseum
Mikwe
Musée de Benfeld
Musée de l'Instrumentation Optique
Musée Gallo-Romain
Musée Mémorial Ligne Maginot à Marckolsheim
Musée Würth
Museum Riegel
Narrenschau Kenzingen
Narrenscheune
Naturzentrum Kaiserstuhl
Oberrheinisches Tabakmuseum
Old Watermill
PEAC Museum
Rheintor - Museum für Stadtgeschichte
Ritterhaus-Museum
Römeranlage
Römisches Streifenhaus
Skulpturenhalle der Stiftung für Konkrete Kunst Roland Phleps
Stadtgeschichtliche Sammlung
Städtisches Museum Margarethen Kapelle
Stadtmuseum Tonofenfabrik
Stefanshofkapelle anno 1770
Torhiesli
Villa Jamm
Vorderöstereich Museum
Weinbaumuseum

Libraries in Rust

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Baumbibliothek0.0
Bibliothek im Dorftreff Kaffeesatz0.0
Bibliothèque d'Ebersheim0.0
Bibliothèque Dimière0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale de Rhinau0.0
bibliothèque Jean Egen0.0
bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bücherei in der Zehntscheuer0.0
Bücherei St. Peter0.0
Deutsches Tagebucharchiv0.0
Eichstetter offenes Bücherregal0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei Kippenheim0.0
Gemeindebücherei Malterdingen0.0
Gemeindebücherei March0.0
Gemeindebücherei March0.0
Gemeindebücherei Ringsheim0.0
Gemeindezentrum Hl. Dreifaltigkeit0.0
Heimatmuseum0.0
Heimatmuseum0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei St. Jakobus0.0
köb bv - Katholische öffentliche Bücherei St. Laurentius0.0
Mediathek0.0
Mediathek Denzlingen0.0
Mediathek Denzlingen0.0
Mediathek Gundelfingen0.0
Mediathek Gundelfingen0.0
Mediathek Lahr0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque de Biesheim0.0
Médiathèque Denise Rack-Salomon0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale0.0
Médiathèque Le Moulin0.0
Öffentliche Bücherei0.0
Patientenbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Ettenheim0.0

Farmers Markets in Rust

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bressel
Bressel
Erzeugermarkt Gundelfingen
Erzeugermarkt Gundelfingen
Freiämter Bauernmarkt
Halle de marché
Landwasser Wochenmarkt
Landwasser Wochenmarkt
Le Marché bio
Lindenplatz
Marché
Marché du frais et du bio
Marché du Terroir
Marché hebdomadaire
Marcher Wochenmarkt
Marcher Wochenmarkt
Marie-Müller-Platz
Marktplatz
Platz der Zähringer
Platz der Zähringer
s'Obstlädele
s'Obstlädele
Verkaufsstand Bressel Obst- & Gemüsehof
Verkaufsstand Bressel Obst- & Gemüsehof
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt auf dem historischen Marktplatz
Wochenmarkt auf dem Marktplatz
Wochenmarkt auf dem Schlossplatz
Wochenmarkt Hochdorf
Wochenmarkt Hochdorf
Wochenmarkt Kauftreff
Wochenmarkt Kauftreff
Wochenmarkt Kohlerhof
Wochenmarkt Kohlerhof
Wochenmarkt Kollnau
Wochenmarkt Umkirch
Wochenmarkt Umkirch
Wochenmarkt Waldkirch

Hotels in Rust

25 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Altes Rathaus
Arndt Hotel Garni
Bell Rock
Castillo Alcazar
Colosseo
Colosseo
El Andaluz
Gästehaus Pension Schmidt
Hayat Sky Hotel Rust
Hotel am Park
Hotel Andante
Hotel Apollon
Hotel Bell Rock
Hotel Casa Rustica
Hotel Rebstock
Hotel The Park
Hotel The Park
Hotel-Restaurant Mythos
Krønasår – The Museum-Hotel
Moxy Rust
Moxy Rust
Santa Isabel
Sunnegässle
Tipi Town
Werneths Landgasthof Hirschen

Restaurants in Rust

46 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Adler
Ammolite
Aroma
Bamboo Baai
Bistro Tomi Ungerer
Bubba Svens
Captain's Finest
Castillo
Cesare
Don Quichotte
Eatrenalin
Erdinger Urweisse Hüttn
Fjord Restaurant
Food Loop
Garibaldi
Gasthaus zum Ochsen
Harborside
Kaiserstühler Hof
La Terassa
Magellan Lounge
Mamma Mia
Mario’s Pizza
Michelangelo
Mille Fleurs
My Denis Rust
Mythos
Pastaria di Enzo
Petite France
Pizzeria Venezia
Restaurant Casa Rustica
Sala Santa Isabel
Schloss Balthasar
Schwarzwälder Vogtshaus
Seehaus
Silver Lake Saloon
Silver Lake Saloon
SPICES - Küchen der Welt
Thai Tawan
The Chicken
The Grill
The O'Mackay's Café & Pub
Tre Krønen
Waffelbäckerei
Walliser Weinkeller
Walter’s Wurst Bude
Werneths Landgasthof Hirschen

Cafes in Rust

12 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bäckerei Café Heitzmann
Café Benedetto
Café Konditori
Café Lang
Chez Marianne
de la Vida
Elsässer Holzofenbäckerei
Europa-Park Rock Café
Jack’s Deli
Kaffi Hús
Molencafé
The Baltic - Coffee & Lounge

Cinemas in Rust

3 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Magic Cinema 4D
Traumzeit-Dome
Voletarium

Theatres in Rust

3 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Europa-Park Teatro
Globe Theater
Spanische Arena

Castles in Rust

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Balthasar Castle

Theme Parks in Rust

2 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Europa-Park
Rulantica

Train Stations in Rust

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EP-Express Station "Hotels"
EP-Express Station "Spanien"
Panorama Train Station 'Germany'

Banks in Rust

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bankautomat
Sparkasse
Volksbank

Breweries in Rust

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
A. Grüner
Brauerei Hirtler
Braukollektiv
Braukollektiv
Brauwerk Baden
Dammenmühle-Brauhaus
Le Brassin des Frangins
Les Brasseurs du Ried
Matten
Ostel Bräu
Römerbräu Riegel

Stadiums & Teams in Rust

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Rust

13 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Skigebiet Spitzenberg und Köpfle 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet Hofeck 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet Münstertal-Wieden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet Feldberg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Station de ski du Schnepfenried 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kalte Herberge 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gaschney 360 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Adlerschanzen Schönwald 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lac Blanc 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Le Champ du Feu 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skistadion Kniebis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hundseck 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skigebiet Mehliskopf 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Rust

43 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–FreiburgBSLLarge Airport
Karlsruhe Baden-Baden AirportFKBLarge Airport
Strasbourg AirportSXBLarge Airport
Colmar Houssen airportCMRMedium Airport
Lahr AirportLHAMedium Airport
Phalsbourg-Bourscheid Air Base-Medium Airport
Adventure Paramoteur Alsace Airfield-Small Airport
Albé-Val de Villé Airfield-Small Airport
Altdorf-Wallburg Airfield-Small Airport
Baden-Oos Airfield-Small Airport
Batzendorf Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Bohlhof Glider Field-Small Airport
Bremgarten Airfield-Small Airport
Ebersheim Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Envol Ultralight Airfield Alsace-Small Airport
Freiburg im Breisgau Airfield-Small Airport
Haguenau Airfield-Small Airport
Herten-Rheinfelden Airfield-Small Airport
Hütten Glider Field-Small Airport
Kehl-Sundheim Airfield-Small Airport
Kirchzarten Airfield-Small Airport
Kogenheim Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Les Cigognes d'Epfig Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Malsch-Ettlingen Ultralight Flightpark-Small Airport
Mulhouse-Habsheim Airfield-Small Airport
Müllheim Airfield-Small Airport
Musbach Airfield-Small Airport
Offenburg-Baden Airfield-Small Airport
Ohlsbach Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Rastatt Airfield-Small Airport
Reiselfingen Airfield-Small Airport
Rheinstetten Glider Field-Small Airport
Saint-Dié-Remomeix Airfield-Small Airport
Salmbach Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Sarre-Union Airfield-Small Airport
Sarrebourg Buhl Airfield-Small Airport
Saverne Steinbourg Airfield-Small Airport
Schillersdorf Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Soppe Airfield-Small Airport
Strasbourg Neuhof Airfield-Small Airport
Trimbach Airfield-Small Airport
Winzeln-Schramberg Airfield-Small Airport
Wissembourg Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Rust

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Deutsche Post

Treatment Centers in Rust

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Gelenk-Klinik OP-Zentrum
Gelenkklinik , Dr. Peter Baum, Dr. Thomas Schneider
MVZ Gelenk-Klinik Praxis
Reha Klinik St. Landelin

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rust

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Böcklinskapelle
Jakobus-Kapelle
Norwegian Church
Petri in Ketten
St. Astachius
St. Michael

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 Rust

What is the population of Rust?

Rust has a population of 3,577 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 76 people per square mile, spread across 46.9 square miles.

Is Rust expensive to live in?

The median household income is $30,643, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $121,000 (57% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $605 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Rust?

Rust has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 34.6 inches, with 3.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Rust?

There are 140 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Rust?

The median home value in Rust is $121,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $605. The homeownership rate is 61.2%.

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