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Schmelz, Germany

Saarland · Germany

Schmelz is a small city in Saarland, Germany with a population of 17,596. Elevation: 715 ft (218 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
17,596 Population 525/sq mi density
715 ft Elevation 218 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
50.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$28,983 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$28,983 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,400 home value, $412/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population17,596
Density525/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,983

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,400
Rent$412
Ownership74.4%
Housing Units7,038

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain50.9 in/yr
Sunny Days214/yr
Elevation715 ft (218 m)
Population17,596
Population Density525 / sq mi
Elevation715 ft (218 m)
Coordinates49.4333°, 6.8500°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceSaarland
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation50.9 inches (1,293 mm)
Annual Snowfall20.2 inches (51 cm)
Median Household Income$28,983

About Schmelz

Schmelz is a small city in Germany (Saarland) with a population of 17,596. The city sits at an elevation of 715 feet (218 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Schmelz is $28,983, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 686 business establishments.

Income: Schmelz vs Germany

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$28,983
61% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)686

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Schmelz is $82,400, 71% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $412 (65% below the national average of $1,163). 74.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 7,038 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$82,400
71% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$412
65% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership74.4%
Owner-Occupied74.4%
Renter-Occupied25.6%
Housing Units7,038

Property Tax

Climate in Schmelz

Schmelz has an average annual temperature of 9.9°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.5°C), the coldest is Jan (2°C). Average annual precipitation is 971 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2°C / 36°F -0.7° / 4.7° 93.1
Feb 2.9°C / 37°F -0.7° / 6.5° 81.8
Mar 6.4°C / 44°F 2° / 10.8° 79.0
Apr 9°C / 48°F 3.6° / 14.5° 52.3
May 13.6°C / 56°F 7.7° / 19.5° 72.0
Jun 16.1°C / 61°F 10.2° / 22° 77.5
Jul 18.5°C / 65°F 12.6° / 24.4° 77.7
Aug 18.5°C / 65°F 12.1° / 24.9° 74.1
Sep 14.1°C / 57°F 8.8° / 19.4° 70.4
Oct 10°C / 50°F 5.9° / 14.2° 83.2
Nov 5.2°C / 41°F 2.4° / 8° 92.1
Dec 2.6°C / 37°F 0.3° / 5° 117.8
Schmelz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 715 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below Germany avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days214 days/yr

Geography

Elevation715 ft (218 m)
Area33.5 sq mi (86.8 km²)
Population Density525/sq mi
Coordinates49.4333°N, 6.8500°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.9"
34% above Germany avg
Snowfall 20.2"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.45"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

909 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 26, 2021.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 123 km
Feb 23, 2008 3 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.5 8 km
Aug 3, 2007 2 km SE of Wehr, Germany M4.4 112 km
Jan 20, 2000 4 km NW of Rheinbach, Germany M4.3 136 km
Nov 29, 1997 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany M4.3 130 km
Jun 21, 2001 Germany M4.2 32 km
May 22, 2004 2 km ENE of Nickenich, Germany M4.2 116 km
Jan 3, 2008 2 km ENE of Saarwellingen, Germany M4.1 8 km
Jun 26, 2021 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France M4.1 109 km
Jul 26, 2000 6 km ESE of Holzhausen an der Haide, Germany M4.0 119 km
Jun 14, 2000 4 km ESE of Kédange-sur-Canner, France M4.0 36 km
Sep 11, 1999 4 km SSE of Britten, Germany M4.0 13 km
Mar 7, 2006 1 km ESE of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 7 km
Feb 13, 2005 4 km NW of Heusweiler, Germany M3.9 8 km
Jul 20, 2005 3 km S of Lebach, Germany M3.9 7 km
Aug 19, 2007 1 km SE of Rambervillers, France M3.9 123 km
Jan 5, 1998 1 km WSW of Morsbach, France M3.9 30 km
Sep 25, 2001 2 km WNW of Nalbach, Germany M3.9 9 km
Jan 26, 2008 2 km NE of Saarwellingen, Germany M3.9 7 km
Feb 14, 2011 4 km NE of Nassau, Germany M3.9 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (82 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
West Eifel Volcanic Field Maar(s) 600 m (1,969 ft) -8300 82 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.7 in
February 35°F (2°C) 3.2 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
June 60°F (15°C) 3.2 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in Driest
September 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.9 in
December 35°F (2°C) 4.5 in Wettest

Schmelz has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 35°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Schmelz

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Erweiterte Realschule Schmelz/Kettelerschule
Johannesschule
Johannesschule
Stefanschule (GS)
Grundschule Reimsbach
Grundschule Nunkirchen
Grundschule Schmelz - Dependance Limbach
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Radio Stations near Schmelz

25 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Schlagerparadies schlager MP3 192 kbps
BigFM Saarland hip-hop, new music AAC
Classic Rock Radio classic rock MP3 128 kbps
MATHIS FM (FR) pop rock hip hop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Salü MP3 128 kbps
Antenne Trier Das Cityradio MP3 192 kbps
SR 3 Saarlandwelle (56 kbit/s) ard, oldies MP3 64 kbps
SR 2 KulturRadio ard, classical MP3 128 kbps
SR 2 Off-Beat jazz MP3 128 kbps
RPR1. Trier 80er, 90er MP3
Radio Diefflen alternative, rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Salü - Made in Germany MP3 128 kbps
Unser ding MP3 128 kbps
Radio Salü AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Salü - Top 40 MP3 128 kbps
SR Kultur MP3 256 kbps
SR 2 KulturRadio (56 kbit/s) ard, classical MP3 64 kbps
Radio Capsule (FR) electronica MP3 320 kbps
Antenne Trier lokalradio, nachrichten MP3 192 kbps
techno paradize deep, edm MP3 128 kbps
SR1 MP3 128 kbps
Cityradio St. Wendel music, news MP3 192 kbps
SR 1 mix MP3 128 kbps
SR 1 europawelle, saarland MP3 128 kbps
France Bleu Lorraine Nord (FR) MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Schmelz

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
B-Werk Besseringen
Bauernhaus Habach
Bettinger Mühle
Bunker 20
Bunkermuseum
Burg- und Hexenmuseum
Dampflokmuseum
Deutsches Zeitungsmuseum Abteihof
Ehem. Museum Haus Ludwig
Eisenbahnhalle
Eisenbahnmuseum
Expeditionsmuseum Werner Freund
Feinmechanisches Museum Fellenbergmühle
Ferrodrom
feuerwehr erlebnis museum
Freilichtmuseum Viktoriastollen Engelfangen
Galerie der HBKsaar
Gasgebläsehalle
Gedenkort
Glas- und Heimatmuseum Warndt
Haus Saargau
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum "Alt School"
Heimatmuseum Hemmersdorf
Historisches Museum
Historisches Museum Saar
Hiwwelhaus
Hochwaldmuseum
IndustrieKultur Saar
Jean-Lurçat-Museum Eppelborn
Keltenpark Otzenhausen
Kupferbergwerk
Kupferschmelzhütte
Les Mineurs Wendel
Litermontmuseum und Geschichtspark
Mechanischer Musiksalon
Museeum B-Werk
Museum für Vor- und Frühgeschichte
Museum in der Schlosskirche
Museum Schloss Fellenberg
Museum Theulegium
Regelbau 108b "Otto" WH 720
Römermuseum Pachten
Saarländisches Uhrenmuseum
Schmiedemuseum
Sepulkralmuseum
Städtisches Museum und Ludwig Galerie
Stadtmuseum Wadern Öttinger Schlößchen
Statio Dominus Mundi
Unterirdisches Saarland
VSE Elektromuseum
Weltkulturerbe Völklinger Hütte
Westwall Museum
Westwallmuseum
Westwallmuseum, Rb 114a, "Erlkönig"
Westwallmuseum, RB10

Libraries in Schmelz

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bereichsbibliothek 1 der Philosophischen Fakultät0.0
Bereichsbibliothek Empirische Humanwissenschaften0.0
Bibliothek der Evangelischen Theologie0.0
Bibliothek der Katholischen Theologie0.0
Bibliothek für Naturwissenschaft und Technik der Naturwissenschaftlich-Technischen Fakultät (NT) der Universität des Saarlandes und des INM – Leibniz-Institut für Neue Materialien0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bücher Kiste0.0
Campus-Bibliothek für Informatik und Mathematik0.0
Deutsch-Europäisches Juridicum0.0
Europäisches Dokumentationszentrum0.0
Existenzgründungs-Bibliothek0.0
FrauenGenderBibliothek Saar0.0
Gemeindebücherei Illingen0.0
Gemeindebücherei Quierschied0.0
Haus Der Begegnung0.0
Hochschulbibliothek Campus Alt-Saarbrücken, Bereich Goebenstraße0.0
Informatik-Bibliothek Dagstuhl0.0
Institutsbibliothek der Musikwissenschaft0.0
Jakob Ziegler Haus0.0
Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei Herz Jesu Köllerbach / Oberes Köllertal Heilige Familie0.0
La Médiathèque0.0
Medienladen0.0
Öffentliche Musikbücherei des Saarlandes0.0
Pfarbücherrei St. Peter0.0
Romanistik-Bibliothek0.0
Saarländische Universitäts- und Landesbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek im Rathaus Dillingen/Saar0.0
Stadtbibliothek Saarbrücken0.0
Stadtbibliothek Saarlouis0.0
Stadtbibliothek Sulzbach0.0
Stadtbücherei Hermeskeil0.0
Stadtbücherei Merzig0.0
Stadtbücherei Wadern0.0
Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Seminarbibliothek0.0

Farmers Markets in Schmelz

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Burbacher Markt
Festplatz
Ludwigsplatz
Nachmittagsmarkt Max Ophüls Platz
Obststand am Ilseplatz
St. Johanner Markt
Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt St. Arnual

Hotels in Schmelz

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Frischbier's Hotel Restaurant
Weihermühle

Restaurants in Schmelz

22 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beim Eis Anna
Brasserie Williams
EFES KEBAP
Frischbier's Hotel Restaurant
Gasthaus Gross
Gasthaus Nunkircher Wildgehege
Istanbul Döner-Kebab
Keyif Grillhaus & mehr
Khushdil
Limbacher Kebabhaus
Pizza Pasta Destina
Pizza-Eck Schmelz
Pizzeria Da Lillo
Pizzeria San Remo
Pizzeria Vesuvio
Reimsbacherhof
Restaurant Aphroditi
Ritas Natur und Vollwertküche
Schmelzer Brauhaus
WAANISCH Bistro & Events
Weiherhof
Zum Lückner

Cafes in Schmelz

11 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Becker's Eck
Bistro Mocca
Cafe Klein
Cafe L'Orange
Café Romantik
Eiscafe Fontana
Eiscafé Laguna
Eiskaffee Francesco
Kaffeehaus Erbel
Kaffemühle
Naschraum

Cinemas in Schmelz

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gloria Filmbühne
Lichtspiele Schmelz

Dentists in Schmelz

7 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Augustin Stefan
Corina Andras Altmeyer
Dr. med. dent. Uth
Dr. Sender
Norbert Sonntag
Zahnarzt Christian Flasch
Zahnarztpraxis Dr. Hauth

Veterinaries in Schmelz

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tierarztpraxis Schwed

Gas Stations in Schmelz

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aral Tankstelle
Aral Tankstelle Jörg Risch
ED Schmelz
Shell

Banks in Schmelz

10 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank 1 Saar
Kreissparkasse Saarlouis
Kreissparkasse Saarlouis
Kreissparkasse Saarlouis SB-Standort Limbach
meine VVB – SB-Filiale Nunkirchen
Sparkasse
Sparkasse Merzig-Wadern, Filiale Nunkirchen
Volksbank
Volksbank Untere Saar eG
Volksbank Untere Saar eG

Gyms in Schmelz

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SimplyFit24

Golf Courses in Schmelz

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golfclub Weiherhof e.V.

Breweries in Schmelz

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Galibot
Brauerei Bruch
Saarfürst Merziger Brauhaus

Stadiums & Teams in Schmelz

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Schmelz

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Monte Kubota 0.0 $0

Airports Near Schmelz

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Frankfurt-Hahn AirportHHNLarge Airport
Luxembourg-Findel International AirportLUXLarge Airport
Büchel Air BaseMedium Airport
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine AirportETZMedium Airport
Nancy-Essey AirportENCMedium Airport
Phalsbourg-Bourscheid Air BaseMedium Airport
Saarbrücken AirportSCNMedium Airport
Spangdahlem Air BaseSPMMedium Airport
Alzing AirfieldSmall Airport
Bambi Air ClubSmall Airport
Bell-Hundheim ULSmall Airport
Bexbach Glider FieldSmall Airport
Bining AirfieldSmall Airport
Bitburg AirportBBJSmall Airport
Cann'Air ULMSmall Airport
Cappel AirfieldSmall Airport
Daun-Senheld Glider FieldSmall Airport
Dieuze-Guéblange AirfieldSmall Airport
Dillingen AirfieldSmall Airport
Ernzen AirfieldSmall Airport
Eßweiler AirfieldSmall Airport
Folschviller AirfieldSmall Airport
FSV Illtal AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Couronné AirfieldSmall Airport
Gros Rederching AirfieldSmall Airport
Hargarten ULSmall Airport
Hoeville AirfieldSmall Airport
Hoppstädten-Weiersbach AirfieldSmall Airport
Idar-Oberstein/Göttschied AirfieldSmall Airport
Kell AirfieldSmall Airport
Kirn AirfieldSmall Airport
Konz-Könen Glider FieldSmall Airport
Kusel-Langenbach AirfieldSmall Airport
L'oiseau Blanc Achen AirfieldSmall Airport
Langatte Aéro Passion AirfieldSmall Airport
Les ailes de Rohrbach AirfieldSmall Airport
Marpingen Glider AirfieldSmall Airport
Mosailes en Moselle AirfieldSmall Airport
Nancy-Malzéville AirfieldSmall Airport
Nannhausen AirfieldSmall Airport
Neumagen-Dhron AirfieldSmall Airport
Pirmasens-Pottschütthöhe AirfieldSmall Airport
Rémeling ULSmall Airport
Saarlouis-Düren AirfieldSmall Airport
Saint-Avold AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarre-Union AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarrebourg Buhl AirfieldSmall Airport
Sarreguemines Neunkirch AirfieldSmall Airport
Saulnois Ultralight AeroclubSmall Airport
Saverne Steinbourg AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Schmelz

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Reimsbach
Schreibwaren Biegner

Treatment Centers in Schmelz

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Fachklinik St. Hedwig
Hochwald-Kliniken Weiskirchen
ZAR Saarbrücken

Churches & Religious Organizations in Schmelz

18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Alte Kirche
Antoniuskapelle
Herz Jesu
Herz-Jesu-Kirche
Kapelle auf Marienfried (Renges)
Königreichssaal
Kreuzerhöhung
Maria Königin
Maria Schmerzen
Marienkapelle
Mevlana Camii
Neuapostolische Kirche Schmelz
Odilienkapelle
St. Andreas
St. Marien
St. Stephan
St. Willibrord
Wendelinuskapelle

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 Schmelz

What is the population of Schmelz?

Schmelz has a population of 17,596 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 525 people per square mile, spread across 33.5 square miles.

Is Schmelz expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,983, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $82,400 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $412 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Schmelz?

Schmelz has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 214 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.9 inches, with 20.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Schmelz?

There are 686 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Schmelz?

The median home value in Schmelz is $82,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $412. The homeownership rate is 74.4%.

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