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Scharnhorst, Germany

Lower Saxony · Germany

Scharnhorst is a small town in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 710. Elevation: 125 ft (38 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
710 Population 9/sq mi density
125 ft Elevation 38 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
28.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$31,799 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$31,799 median income
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$98,200 home value, $491/mo rent

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People

Population710
Density9/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$31,799

Housing

A+
Home Value$98,200
Rent$491
Ownership44.6%
Housing Units284

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain28.5 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Population710
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Coordinates52.9537°, 9.2756°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceLower Saxony
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation28.5 inches (725 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.3 inches (11 cm)
Median Household Income$31,799

About Scharnhorst

Scharnhorst is a small town in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 710. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet (38 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Scharnhorst is $31,799, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 28 business establishments.

Income: Scharnhorst vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$31,799
58% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)28

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Scharnhorst is $98,200, 65% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $491 (58% below the national average of $1,163). 44.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 284 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$98,200
65% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$491
58% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership44.6%
Owner-Occupied44.6%
Renter-Occupied55.4%
Housing Units284

Property Tax

Climate in Scharnhorst

Scharnhorst has an average annual temperature of 9.8°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.4°C), the coldest is Jan (1.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 675 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.8°C / 35°F -0.6° / 4.3° 64.7
Feb 2.2°C / 36°F -0.7° / 5.1° 44.3
Mar 5.1°C / 41°F 1.1° / 9.1° 54.5
Apr 9.3°C / 49°F 4° / 14.6° 35.8
May 13.1°C / 56°F 7.7° / 18.5° 51.4
Jun 16.2°C / 61°F 10.8° / 21.5° 59.6
Jul 18.4°C / 65°F 13° / 23.9° 73.2
Aug 17.9°C / 64°F 12.6° / 23.2° 69.6
Sep 14.5°C / 58°F 9.7° / 19.3° 47.2
Oct 10.1°C / 50°F 6.3° / 13.9° 58.2
Nov 5.6°C / 42°F 2.9° / 8.2° 51.1
Dec 2.8°C / 37°F 0.6° / 5.1° 65.7
Scharnhorst experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below Germany avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Area76.1 sq mi (197.0 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates52.9537°N, 9.2756°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.5"
25% below Germany avg
Snowfall 4.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.4 on Jul 18, 2008.

May 16, 1991 4 km ENE of Hörstel, Germany M4.7 131 km
Jan 6, 2003 2 km NE of Hörstel, Germany M4.3 133 km
Jul 15, 2005 1 km W of Dünsen, Germany M4.0 44 km
Mar 22, 1993 3 km NW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.8 128 km
Mar 20, 2007 5 km SSE of Schapen, Germany M3.7 130 km
Jan 29, 1994 2 km WNW of Tecklenburg, Germany M3.7 129 km
Aug 3, 1995 2 km SW of Saerbeck, Germany M3.6 143 km
May 19, 2000 10 km ENE of Boizenburg, Germany M3.5 118 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km SW of Recke, Germany M3.4 129 km
Jul 2, 2006 3 km NW of Lastrup, Germany M3.0 99 km
Jun 28, 1996 4 km SSE of Oelde, Germany M3.0 149 km
Mar 30, 1995 3 km SSE of Badenhausen, Germany M3.0 150 km
Feb 6, 1991 4 km SSW of Dassel, Germany M2.9 135 km
Apr 3, 2008 3 km SSW of Ottersberg, Germany M2.8 18 km
Apr 26, 1991 7 km NW of Borgentreich, Germany M2.7 150 km
Sep 17, 1998 2 km WSW of Ostbevern, Germany M2.6 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.9 in Wettest
July 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in

Scharnhorst has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 34°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Scharnhorst

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Grundschule Walle
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Radio Stations near Scharnhorst

38 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bremen Vier MP3 128 kbps
Bremen Eins MP3 128 kbps
Bremen Zwei NEU ard, culture MP3 128 kbps
BREMEN NEXT ard, bremen next MP3 128 kbps
Energy Bremen (NRJ) MP3 192 kbps
The WOLF - New Country and the Legends country, legends MP3
Bremen Vier Rockt rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bremen 2 MP3 128 kbps
Bremen Eins Beat-Club MP3 128 kbps
Radio Ankerherz pop MP3 192 kbps
Bremen Zwei Sounds pop MP3 128 kbps
Bremen Vier Heuckzeug MP3 128 kbps
Bremen Zwei pop MP3 128 kbps
bigFM Bremen AAC
Bomfisch Radio MP3 128 kbps
The WOLF - Südhessen (aac+) classic country, country AAC
Radio Dudelsack MP3 128 kbps
Zeiglers wunderbare Welt des Pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio 21 Bremen MP3
The WOLF - Südhessen classic country, country MP3
postpunk MP3 128 kbps
Bremen Eins Spezial pop MP3 128 kbps
Bremen Zwei unencrypted MP3 128 kbps
Meer Radio 88.0 FM variety MP3 320 kbps
Bremen Vier Hip-Hop-Channel hip-hop, rap MP3 128 kbps
Radio Weser TV AAC 758 kbps
1000 GOLDIES 60s, 70s MP3 128 kbps
Flatlines Radio Punk hardcore, punk MP3 128 kbps
The wolf AAC+ 57 kbps
Radio Weser.TV - Bremen UKW 92,5 MHz MP3 192 kbps
The WOLF - Nordhessen classic country, country MP3
Hall of Music radio bremen, webradio MP3 128 kbps
soundtalesproductions Bremen radio plays MP3 128 kbps
POP LOUNGE CAFE ambient, chillout MP3 128 kbps
The Wolf 93.3 (US) country AAC
Lounge Radio Ibiza ambient, chillout+lounge MP3 128 kbps
LAUT.FM Bremen City Nights MP3 128 kbps
Radio Weser.TV - Bremerhaven UKW 90,7 MHz MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Scharnhorst

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archiv Fischerhude
Cohn-Scheune
Deutsches Pferdemuseum
Domherrenhaus
Heimathaus
Heimathaus Irmintraut
Heimathausgelände Hesedorf
Heimatmuseum
Heimatstube Schweringen
Industriedenkmal Senffabrik Leman
Meyerhof
Museumsdruckerei Hoya
Otto-Modersohn-Museum
Rudolf Schäfer Haus
Schulmuseum Klein Eilstorf
THW - Historische Sammlung
Treffpunkt Trefurt
Ünnerstedter Spieker

Libraries in Scharnhorst

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek der HKS Ottersberg0.0
Gemeindebücherei Dörverden0.0
Medienzentrum0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Rotenburg/Wümme0.0
Stadtbibliothek Verden0.0

Farmers Markets in Scharnhorst

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Achimer Wochenmarkt
Ottersberger Wochenmarkt
Rotenburger Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt

Restaurants in Scharnhorst

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asien Perle
da Enza e Nico
Landhaus Müller
Lieblings Restaurant
Lühnings Restauraunt
Rostaurant

Cafes in Scharnhorst

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eiscafé Dal Cin
Weingärtners Café

Theatres in Scharnhorst

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Waller Dörpshus

Zoos in Scharnhorst

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wildgehege

Theme Parks in Scharnhorst

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Magic Park Verden

Dentists in Scharnhorst

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Kai Reichert und Birte Reichert
Ute Kracke

Veterinaries in Scharnhorst

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tierärztliche Gemeinschaftpraxis am Finkenberg

Gas Stations in Scharnhorst

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DE #963617160
Flugzeugtankstelle
Raiffeisen Tankstelle

Golf Courses in Scharnhorst

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golf Club Verden

Breweries in Scharnhorst

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Verdener Brau Manufaktur GmbH

Stadiums & Teams in Scharnhorst

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Airports Near Scharnhorst

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bremen AirportBRELarge Airport
Hamburg Helmut Schmidt AirportHAMLarge Airport
Hannover AirportHAJLarge Airport
Bückeburg Air BaseMedium Airport
Celle Army AirfieldMedium Airport
Hamburg-Finkenwerder AirportXFWMedium Airport
Wunstorf Air BaseMedium Airport
Ahrenlohe AirfieldSmall Airport
Blexen AirfieldSmall Airport
Bückeburg-Weinberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Deisterflieger ULSmall Airport
Donstorf ULSmall Airport
Eimbeckhausen AirfieldSmall Airport
Fischbek AirfieldSmall Airport
Fresh Breeze ULSmall Airport
Große Höhe AirfieldSmall Airport
Großes Moor AirfieldSmall Airport
Hellingst AirfieldSmall Airport
Hodenhagen AirfieldSmall Airport
Höpen AirfieldSmall Airport
Hoya AirfieldSmall Airport
Hüttenbusch AirfieldSmall Airport
Karlshöfen AirfieldSmall Airport
Kührstedt-Bederkesa AirfieldSmall Airport
Lauenbrück AirfieldSmall Airport
Nienburg-Holzbalge AirfieldSmall Airport
Osterholz-Scharmbeck AirfieldSmall Airport
Porta Westfalica AirfieldSmall Airport
Rotenburg (Wümme) AirfieldSmall Airport
Seedorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Sonderlandeplatz Meißendorf-BrunsiekSmall Airport
Stade AirfieldSmall Airport
Tarmstedt AirfieldSmall Airport
Uetersen-Heist AirfieldSmall Airport
Verden-Scharnhorst AirfieldSmall Airport
Walsrode-Luisenhöhe AirfieldSmall Airport
Wenzendorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Weser-Wümme AirfieldSmall Airport

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 Scharnhorst

What is the population of Scharnhorst?

Scharnhorst has a population of 710 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 76.1 square miles.

Is Scharnhorst expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,799, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $98,200 (65% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $491 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Scharnhorst?

Scharnhorst has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.5 inches, with 4.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Scharnhorst?

There are 28 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Scharnhorst?

The median home value in Scharnhorst is $98,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $491. The homeownership rate is 44.6%.

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