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Schönecken, Germany
Rheinland-Pfalz · Germany
Schönecken is a small town in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany with a population of 1,625. Elevation: 1,499 ft (457 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Schönecken
Schönecken is a municipality in the district of Bitburg-Prüm, in Rhineland-Palatinate, western Germany.
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| Population | 1,625 |
| Population Density | 130 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,499 ft (457 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.1591°, 6.4682° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Rheinland-Pfalz |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.0 inches (1,142 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 17.5 inches (45 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $29,157 |
About Schönecken
Schönecken is a small town in Germany (Rheinland-Pfalz) with a population of 1,625. The city sits at an elevation of 1,499 feet (457 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Schönecken vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $29,157 |
| 61% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 63 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $81,400 |
| 71% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $407 |
| 65% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 59.3% |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 40.7% |
| Housing Units | 650 |
Property Tax
Climate in Schönecken
Schönecken has an average annual temperature of 8.8°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.5°C), the coldest is Jan (0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 897 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 212 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,499 ft (457 m) |
| Area | 12.5 sq mi (32.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 130/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.1591°N, 6.4682°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (27 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 27 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
Schönecken has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 34°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.8") and April the driest (2.5").
Schools in Schönecken
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graf-Hartard-Schule | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Schönecken
23 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100,5 Das Hitradio (BE) | hits, lederland | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| RTL Radio Lëtzebuerg (LU) | - | AAC 6452 kbps | |
| Eldoradio (LU) | pop | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Country Radio Gilsdorf 103.9 (LU) | - | MP3 185 kbps | |
| Antenne Trier Das Cityradio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Retrowelle 2 - Das Melodienradio (neu) | eurovision, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BRF1 Radio (BE) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BRF2 Radio (BE) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio 4910 (BE) | culture, jazz | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Impact FM (FR) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hochschulradio Aachen | college radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ELDORADIO - Alternative Channel (LU) | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| ELDORADIO - Chill Channel (LU) | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Eldoradio (RU) | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio 700 (BE) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Nürburgring @RPR1. | motorsport, nürburgring | MP3 | |
| Radio Nürburgring powered by RPR1. | autorace, autorennen | AAC | |
| Impact FM (BE) | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio 700 | schlager | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RTL Radio Lëtzebuerg | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| 100,5 Das Hitradio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Retrowelle 2 - Das Melodienradio | eurovision, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio 100,7 (LU) | blues rock, classical | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Schönecken
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ArsFIGURA | ||||
| ArsKRIPPANA | ||||
| Bahnbetriebswerk Gerolstein | ||||
| Besucherbergwerk Mühlenberg-Stollen | ||||
| Bitburger Erlebniswelt | ||||
| Eisenbahnmuseum Jünkerath | ||||
| Freilicht-Eisenbahnmuseum Pronsfeld | ||||
| Fritz von Wille Museum | ||||
| Geologische Sammlung und Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Kreismuseum | ||||
| Kriminalhaus | ||||
| Musée "Villa Sarabodis" | ||||
| Museumsstellwerk - Lissendorf | ||||
| Naturkundemuseum | ||||
| Ofenmuseum | ||||
| Römische Villa Otrang | ||||
| Telefon- und Rundfunkmuseum | ||||
| Töpfereimuseum | ||||
| Vereinigte Museen im Jacobshof |
Libraries in Schönecken
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek der Stadt Bitburg | 0.0 | |||||
| Günther Förg | 0.0 | |||||
| Kath. öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Schönecken
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bauernmarkthalle | |||||
| Frischemarkt, Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Dahlem |
Hotels in Schönecken
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Schönecken
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Schönecken
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Schönecken
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Schönecken
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Schönecken
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitburger Brauerei |
Stadiums & Teams in Schönecken
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Schönecken
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Val de Wanne (ski alpin) | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Weißer Stein | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ski Alpin Ovifat | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Schönecken
40 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cologne Bonn Airport | CGN | Large Airport |
| Luxembourg-Findel International Airport | LUX | Large Airport |
| Büchel Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Nörvenich Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Spangdahlem Air Base | SPM | Medium Airport |
| Aachen-Merzbrück Airport | AAH | Small Airport |
| Arlon-Sterpenich Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bitburg Airport | BBJ | Small Airport |
| Bonn-Hangelar Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Büllingen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dahlemer Binz Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Daun-Senheld Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Düren-Hürtgenwald Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Elsenborn Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Ernzen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| FSV Illtal Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hinterweiler Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hoppstädten-Weiersbach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kell Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Konz-Könen Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Marpingen Glider Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Micheville-Villerupt Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Morschenich Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Neumagen-Dhron Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rémeling UL | - | Small Airport |
| Schwarzenbach-Sötern Ultralight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Spa-La Sauvenière Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stolberg-Diepenlinchen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Theux (Verviers) Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Traben-Trarbach/Mont Royal Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Trier-Föhren Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Useldange Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Utscheid Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Vettweiß-Soller ULM | - | Small Airport |
| Villerupt Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Weilerswist UL | - | Small Airport |
| Wershofen/Eifel Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Wiltz-Noertrange Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Zoufftgen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Schönecken
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Sankt Leodegar |
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What is the population of Schönecken?
Schönecken has a population of 1,625 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 130 people per square mile, spread across 12.5 square miles.
Is Schönecken expensive to live in?
The median household income is $29,157, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $81,400 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $407 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 Schönecken?
Schönecken has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 212 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 45.0 inches, with 17.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Schönecken?
There are 63 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Schönecken?
The median home value in Schönecken is $81,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $407. The homeownership rate is 59.3%.