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Salzbergen, Germany

Lower Saxony · Germany

Salzbergen is a small city in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 7,602. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
7,602 Population 310/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
29.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$30,521 Median Income
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Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$30,521 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,200 home value, $436/mo rent

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About Salzbergen

Salzbergen

Salzbergen (Dutch:Zoutbergen) is a municipality in the Emsland district, Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated on the river Ems, approx. 25 km south of Lingen, and 10 km northwest of Rheine.

People

Population7,602
Density310/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$30,521

Housing

A+
Home Value$87,200
Rent$436
Ownership67.7%
Housing Units3,041

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain29.3 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Population7,602
Population Density310 / sq mi
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Coordinates52.3333°, 7.3500°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceLower Saxony
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation29.3 inches (744 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$30,521

About Salzbergen

Salzbergen is a small city in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 7,602. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Salzbergen is $30,521, which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 296 business establishments.

Income: Salzbergen vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$30,521
59% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)296

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Salzbergen is $87,200, 69% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $436 (63% below the national average of $1,163). 67.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 3,041 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$87,200
69% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$436
63% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership67.7%
Owner-Occupied67.7%
Renter-Occupied32.3%
Housing Units3,041

Property Tax

Climate in Salzbergen

Salzbergen has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.8°C), the coldest is Jan (2.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 746 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.6°C / 37°F 0° / 5.2° 70.0
Feb 3.1°C / 38°F 0° / 6.2° 64.6
Mar 6°C / 43°F 1.9° / 10.1° 46.3
Apr 9.8°C / 50°F 4.6° / 15° 35.6
May 13.6°C / 56°F 8.2° / 18.9° 52.8
Jun 16.5°C / 62°F 11.2° / 21.8° 64.1
Jul 18.8°C / 66°F 13.4° / 24.2° 85.9
Aug 18.4°C / 65°F 13° / 23.7° 90.0
Sep 14.8°C / 59°F 10° / 19.5° 57.8
Oct 10.6°C / 51°F 6.7° / 14.4° 59.6
Nov 6.2°C / 43°F 3.3° / 9.2° 60.7
Dec 3.4°C / 38°F 0.9° / 5.8° 58.8
Salzbergen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 283 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 29.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average49.3°F
9% below Germany avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area24.6 sq mi (63.6 km²)
Population Density310/sq mi
Coordinates52.3333°N, 7.3500°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.3"
23% below Germany avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.54"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

278 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Sep 24, 2022.

May 16, 1991 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany M4.7 21 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 18 km
Sep 8, 2011 3 km ENE of Heijen, Netherlands M4.2 116 km
Jul 24, 2009 2 km NW of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany M4.1 107 km
Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 108 km
Mar 22, 1993 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.8 31 km
Aug 8, 2006 1 km E of Baflo, Netherlands M3.8 127 km
Jan 24, 2008 1 km N of Rheurdt, Germany M3.7 112 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 18 km
Jan 29, 1994 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.7 32 km
Sep 11, 1999 1 km WNW of Erp, Netherlands M3.7 146 km
Feb 17, 2008 2 km WNW of Moers, Germany M3.6 110 km
Aug 3, 1995 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany M3.6 26 km
Aug 3, 1992 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany M3.6 95 km
Aug 6, 2003 3 km SW of Wesel, Germany M3.5 93 km
Feb 16, 2007 3 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany M3.5 90 km
Sep 28, 1997 3 km W of Kempen, Germany M3.4 127 km
Mar 11, 2008 3 km NW of Krefeld, Germany M3.4 122 km
Oct 18, 2003 4 km ESE of Hünxe, Germany M3.4 90 km
Feb 7, 2013 1 km NE of Usquert, Netherlands M3.4 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in
March 42°F (5°C) 1.9 in
April 47°F (9°C) 1.6 in Driest
May 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in Wettest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.5 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in

Salzbergen has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 36°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Salzbergen

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Aula
Grundschule Salzbergen
Oberschule
Oberschule Salzbergen
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Radio Stations near Salzbergen

20 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Piratenpower (NL) country music, duits MP3 192 kbps
Radio RST MP3 128 kbps
De Hollandse Piraten Gigant (NL) MP3 192 kbps
Hete Hits (NL) MP3 256 kbps
Gigant FM (NL) dutch music, nederlandstalig MP3 192 kbps
Twente FM (NL) pop, rock AAC+ 96 kbps
Antenne Münster local news, pop music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Acacia (NL) MP3 192 kbps
Radio Osnabrück undefined MP3
Shake!FM funk, hip-hop MP3
Skamusic Münster ska MP3 128 kbps
Brillux Radio AAC
Kiepenkerl Songwriter MP3 128 kbps
Iceradio Germany electro industrial darkwave ebm futurepop synthpop goth MP3 192 kbps
piraten twente (NL) MP3 192 kbps
Schützenfest im Radio aktuell, ballermann MP3 128 kbps
Team FM Twente (NL) MP3 192 kbps
Jamz69 MP3 192 kbps
Hitgolfradio.nl (NL) piraten, piratenhits MP3 192 kbps
Radio Mottekstrehle MP3 16 kbps

Museums in Salzbergen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
August Holländer Museum
Eisenbahnmuseum Metelen Land
Emslandmuseum
Europäische Märchengesellschaft
Falkenhof-Museum
Feuerwehrmuseum
Geologisches Freilichtmuseum
Haus der Geschichte Reckenfeld
Heimathaus
Heimatmuseum Anton Hilckmann
HeinrichNeuyBauhausMuseum
Hölscherhof
Imkereimuseum
Krone Museum
Kutscherhaus
Leineweberhaus
Mühlenmuseum
Müllerskotten
Münsterländisches Feldbahnmuseum e.V.
Museum am Herrenberg
Museum Samern
Old Town Hall
Otto-Pankok-Museum
RadBahn Münsterland Posten 46
RadBahn Münsterland Posten 47
RadBahn Münsterland Posten 48
Sandsteinmuseum
Speicher Bispinghof
Speicher-Museum
Spielzeugmuseum
Stadtmuseum und -archiv
Töpfereimuseum
Wannenmacher Museum

Libraries in Salzbergen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bereichsbibliothek Steinfurt0.0
Bibliothek Campus Lingen0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei Mesum0.0
Bücherei St. Anna, Neuenkirchen0.0
Bücherei St. Dionysius0.0
Bücherei St. Lamberti Ochtrup0.0
Das offene Bücherregal0.0
Dorfgemeinschaftshaus Klausheide – Bücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei Bad Bentheim0.0
Kath Öffentliche Bibliothek St Cyriacus0.0
Kath. St.-Borromäus-Bücherei0.0
Katholische öffentliche Bücherei Nordwalde0.0
Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei St. Ludgerus Elte0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Lingen0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0

Farmers Markets in Salzbergen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Am Brink
Auf dem Schilde
Markt Rheine
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt Burgsteinfurt

Hotels in Salzbergen

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bolte
Hotel Alt Salzbergen
Zur Ems

Restaurants in Salzbergen

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bolte
Don Camillo
ErkennBar Salzbergen
King Dönerhaus

Cafes in Salzbergen

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Ex
Hosselmann
Waldcafé Holsten

Dentists in Salzbergen

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sandra Meyer | Zahnärztin
Zahnteam Schmidt

Veterinaries in Salzbergen

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tierärztliche Praxis für Pferde und Kleintiere

Train Stations in Salzbergen

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Salzbergen

Gas Stations in Salzbergen

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aral
DE #824105448
Raiffeisen Emsland Süd
Schütte

Banks in Salzbergen

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sparkasse Emsland - Geschäftsstelle Salzbergen
Volksbank Filiale Salzbergen

Gyms in Salzbergen

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FormBAR Salzbergen

Breweries in Salzbergen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brauerei Rolinck

Stadiums & Teams in Salzbergen

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Salzbergen

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Münster Osnabrück AirportFMOLarge Airport
Twente AirportENSMedium Airport
Ahlen AirfieldSmall Airport
Alte Ems AirfieldSmall Airport
Atterheide AirfieldSmall Airport
Beelen AirfieldSmall Airport
Borghorst AirfieldSmall Airport
Borken-Hoxfeld AirfieldSmall Airport
Borkenberge AirfieldSmall Airport
Dankern AirfieldSmall Airport
Dinslaken-Schwarze Heide AirfieldSmall Airport
Dorsten-Am Kanal AirfieldSmall Airport
Drensteinfurt Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Everswinkel Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Flugplatz AchmerSmall Airport
Flugplatz Nordhorn-LingenSmall Airport
Gemen-Kirchspiel Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Hamm-Lippewiesen AirfieldSmall Airport
Kamen-Heeren AirfieldSmall Airport
Lünen-Lippeweiden Glider FieldSmall Airport
Marl-Loemühle AirfieldSmall Airport
Meppen Air BaseSmall Airport
Metelen Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Münster-Telgte AirfieldSmall Airport
Ottmarsbocholt AirfieldSmall Airport
Quakenbrück AirfieldSmall Airport
Rheine-Bentlage AirfieldSmall Airport
Rheine-Eschendorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Stadskanaal AirfieldSmall Airport
Stadtlohn-Vreden AirfieldSmall Airport
Steinberg in Surwold Glider AirfieldSmall Airport
Varrelbusch AirfieldVACSmall Airport
Waltrop Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Salzbergen

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Postagentur Salzbergen

Churches & Religious Organizations in Salzbergen

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Markuskirche
Sankt Marien
St. Cyriakus

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 Salzbergen

What is the population of Salzbergen?

Salzbergen has a population of 7,602 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 310 people per square mile, spread across 24.6 square miles.

Is Salzbergen expensive to live in?

The median household income is $30,521, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $87,200 (69% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $436 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 Salzbergen?

Salzbergen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.3 inches.

How is the job market in Salzbergen?

There are 296 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Salzbergen?

The median home value in Salzbergen is $87,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $436. The homeownership rate is 67.7%.

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