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Schalkau, Germany
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Schalkau is a small town in Thuringia, Germany with a population of 3,367. Elevation: 1,316 ft (401 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
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About Schalkau
Schalkau is a town in the district of Sonneberg, in Thuringia, Germany. It is situated 13 km west of Sonneberg, and 15 km north of Coburg. The former municipality Bachfeld was merged into Schalkau in December 2019.
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| Population | 3,367 |
| Population Density | 162 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,316 ft (401 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.3954°, 11.0073° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Thuringia |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 49.8 inches (1,265 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 57.3 inches (146 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,043 |
About Schalkau
Schalkau is a small town in Germany (Thuringia) with a population of 3,367. The city sits at an elevation of 1,316 feet (401 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Schalkau vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $28,043 |
| 63% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 131 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $74,400 |
| 74% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $372 |
| 68% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 72.4% |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.6% |
| Housing Units | 1,347 |
Property Tax
Climate in Schalkau
Schalkau has an average annual temperature of 7.3°C (45°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1014 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 192 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,316 ft (401 m) |
| Area | 20.8 sq mi (53.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 162/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.3954°N, 11.0073°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 3.3 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
Schalkau has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 30°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.0") and April the driest (2.6").
Schools in Schalkau
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staatliche Grundschule Rauenstein | - | - | - | - |
| Grundschule Schalkau | - | - | - | - |
| Regelschule Schalkau | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Schalkau
16 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Eins | adult contemporary, alternative | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Mainwelle 104.3 | news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 0nline DEEJAY RADIO | chillout, chillout+lounge | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Plassenburg | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MDR THÜRINGEN Südthüringen | hits, ilmenau | AAC 102 kbps | |
| Radio HSF | campus radio | MP3 | |
| CreativeRadio Germany | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 80igerMetalUndMehr | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LOUNGETUNES | chill, chill beats | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rockradio24 | alternative rock, classic rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Chartradio24 | chartbox, charts | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Zocker-FM | beats, charts | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Special-Radio | alternative, café | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Christmasradio24 | christmas, christmas charts | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Clubradio24 | beats, club | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Maretimo Latin Radio | latin music | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Schalkau
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Kurt Baumbach Ausstellung | ||||
| Alte Schäferei | ||||
| Astronomiemuseum der Sternwarte Sonneberg | ||||
| Aussichtsturm auf dem Bleßberg | ||||
| Bildungsstätte Innerdeutsche Grenze | ||||
| Bunkermuseum Frauenwald | ||||
| Deutsches Kloßpressenmuseum | ||||
| Deutsches Korbmuseum | ||||
| Deutsches Spielzeugmuseum | ||||
| Deutsches Teddybären Museum | ||||
| Dichtergedenkstätte Otto Ludwig | ||||
| Die Alte Weihnachtsfabrik | ||||
| Die Rohrbacher Heimatstube | ||||
| Elektro- und Heimatmuseum | ||||
| ELIAS Glashütte - Farbglashütte Lauscha/Thür. GmbH | ||||
| Europäisches Museum für Modernes Glas | ||||
| Friedensmuseum Meeder | ||||
| Friedrich-Rückert-Gedächtnisstätte | ||||
| Fürstliche Erlebniswelten Schloss Schwarzburg | ||||
| Gedenkstätte Innerdeutsche Grenze, Grenzübergangsstelle Eisfeld-Rottenbach | ||||
| Geißlerhaus | ||||
| Gewürzmuseum | ||||
| Goethemuseum | ||||
| Goldmuseum | ||||
| Haus der Natur | ||||
| Heimat & Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Herbert Roth-Museum | ||||
| Historische Apotheke und Laboratorium | ||||
| Historisches Glasapparatemuseum | ||||
| Jagd- und Fischereimuseum Schloss Tambach | ||||
| Kaisersaalgebäude | ||||
| Kräuter- und Olitätenmuseum Beim Giftmischer | ||||
| Kunstsammlungen der Veste Coburg | ||||
| Mechanisches Spielzeug | ||||
| Memorialmuseum Friedrich Fröbel | ||||
| Militärmuseum Steinheid, ehem. FuTK-512 | ||||
| Modellbau- und Technikmuseum | ||||
| Murmelmuseum | ||||
| Museum am Rennsteig | ||||
| Museum der Deutschen Spielzeugindustrie | ||||
| Museum Eisfeld | ||||
| Museum für Glaskunst | ||||
| Museumsshop | ||||
| Musikautomatensammlung Eger | ||||
| Naturkundemuseum | ||||
| Porzellanmuseum | ||||
| Rennsteigmuseum | ||||
| Sammlung Fossilien des Jura | ||||
| Schiefermuseum Steinach | ||||
| Schildkröt Puppenmuseum | ||||
| Schloßmuseum | ||||
| Schützenmuseum und Sammlung Herzoglicher Kunstbesitze | ||||
| Sitzendorfer Bauernmuseum | ||||
| SOMSO-Museum | ||||
| Technisches Schaudenkmal Wagner & Apel | ||||
| Wilderermuseum |
Libraries in Schalkau
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek im Bürgerhaus Fehrenbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Judenbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Hinternah | 0.0 | |||||
| Dorfbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Erlebnisbibliothek Großbreitenbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Auengrund | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Haselbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Katzhütte | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Sonnefeld | 0.0 | |||||
| Heinrich-Schaumberger-Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Landesbibliothek Coburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Pfarr und Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Eisfeld | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Neuhaus am Rennweg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Schleusingen | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Sonneberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Steinach | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Bad Rodach | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Coburg | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Schalkau
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bauernmarkt | |||||
| Bürgerplatz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt |
Hotels in Schalkau
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Schalkau
10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Schalkau
4 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Schalkau
5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Schalkau
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Schalkau
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Schalkau
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Schalkau
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Schalkau
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anker-Bräu | ||||
| Brauerei Murmann | ||||
| Brauhaus Kommunalbräu Bad Colberg | ||||
| Brauhaus Ummerstadt | ||||
| Bürgersolarbrauhaus Unterelldorf | ||||
| Familienbrauerei H. Schmiedeknecht | ||||
| Franken Bräu | ||||
| Kommunbräu Seßlach | ||||
| Kommunbrauhaus Rossach | ||||
| Privatbrauerei Gessner | ||||
| Schloßbrauerei Schwarzbach | ||||
| Wachtelbräu Gossenberg |
Stadiums & Teams in Schalkau
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Schalkau
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skiabfahrt Nordhalben | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skilift Deesbach | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kirchberglift am Fröbelturm | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Schalkau
39 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Erfurt-Weimar Airport | ERF | Large Airport |
| Bamberg-Breitenau Airfield | - | Medium Airport |
| Bayreuth Airport | BYU | Medium Airport |
| Eisenach-Kindel Airport | EIB | Medium Airport |
| Altenbeuthen UL | - | Small Airport |
| Am Kreuzberg Glider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Arnstadt-Alkersleben Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Berka Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Königshofen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Langensalza Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bischofsberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Burg Feuerstein Airport | URD | Small Airport |
| Burgebrach Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Coburg-Brandensteinsebene Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Coburg-Steinrücken Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Crawinkel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dobenreuth Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Dolmar Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ebern-Sendelbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Frankendorf Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Friesener Warte Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gerolzhofen Model Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Gotha-Ost Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Haßfurt-Schweinfurt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Jena-Schöngleina Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kolitzheim-Herleshof Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kronach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kulmbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lichtenfels Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Maroldsweisach Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Niederwillingen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ottengrüner Heide Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pegnitz-Zipser Berg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pennewitz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rudolstadt-Groschwitz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Suhl-Goldlauter Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Titschendorf Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Weimar-Umpferstedt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Westhausen Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Schalkau
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hermes Paketshop |
Treatment Centers in Schalkau
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Park Bad Rodach | ||
| REGIOMED Rehaklinik Masserberg |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Schalkau
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St. Johannes | |
| St. Katharinenkirche | |
| St. Maria und Georg |
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What is the population of Schalkau?
Schalkau has a population of 3,367 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 162 people per square mile, spread across 20.8 square miles.
Is Schalkau expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,043, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $74,400 (74% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $372 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Schalkau?
Schalkau has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 192 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.8 inches, with 57.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Schalkau?
There are 131 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Schalkau?
The median home value in Schalkau is $74,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $372. The homeownership rate is 72.4%.