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Schwaförden, Germany
Lower Saxony · Germany
Schwaförden is a small town in Lower Saxony, Germany with a population of 1,493. Elevation: 194 ft (59 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
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About Schwaförden
Schwaförden is a municipality in the district of Diepholz, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated approximately 40 km south of Bremen.
People
Economy
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| Population | 1,493 |
| Population Density | 30 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Coordinates | 52.7378°, 8.8303° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Lower Saxony |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.1 inches (1,145 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 18.3 inches (46 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $32,121 |
About Schwaförden
Schwaförden is a small town in Germany (Lower Saxony) with a population of 1,493. The city sits at an elevation of 194 feet (59 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Schwaförden vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $32,121 |
| 57% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 58 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $71,600 |
| 75% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $358 |
| 69% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 73.4% |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 26.6% |
| Housing Units | 597 |
Property Tax
Climate in Schwaförden
Schwaförden has an average annual temperature of 9.9°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (2.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 640 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 213 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Area | 49.4 sq mi (128.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 52.7378°N, 8.8303°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in |
Schwaförden has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 35°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.7").
Schools in Schwaförden
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberschule Schwaförden | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Schwaförden
41 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 | |
| deutschrap | deutschrap, german rap | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Bremen Vier Rockt | rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Bremen 2 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Bremen Zwei | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Bremen Eins Beat-Club | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| bigFM Bremen | — | AAC | |
| Bremen Vier Heuckzeug | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Bremen Zwei Sounds | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Melodic Radio | melodic rock, rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| postpunk | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio 21 Bremen | — | MP3 | |
| Zeiglers wunderbare Welt des Pop | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Dudelsack | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Nerds and Geeks: THE STATION (128kbps) | chiptunes, retro games | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Deutschrap-Deluxe von laut.fm | deutschrap, hiphop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Bremen Eins Spezial | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Bremen Vier Hip-Hop-Channel | hip-hop, rap | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NurseFM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| The WOLF - Südhessen (aac+) | classic country, country | AAC | |
| Bremen Zwei unencrypted | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| The WOLF - Südhessen | classic country, country | MP3 | |
| The wolf | — | AAC+ 57 kbps | |
| Radio Westfalica | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| POP LOUNGE CAFE | ambient, chillout | MP3 128 kbps | |
| soundtalesproductions Bremen | radio plays | MP3 128 kbps | |
| The Wolf 93.3 (US) | country | AAC | |
| The WOLF - Nordhessen | classic country, country | MP3 | |
| Radio Weser.TV - Bremen UKW 92,5 MHz | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| LAUT.FM Bremen City Nights | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Flatlines Radio Punk | hardcore, punk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 1000 GOLDIES | 60s, 70s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Weser TV | — | AAC 758 kbps | |
| Hall of Music | radio bremen, webradio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Weser.TV - Bremerhaven UKW 90,7 MHz | — | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Lounge Radio Ibiza | ambient, chillout+lounge | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Schwaförden
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altes Gaswerk | ||||
| Das kleine Dorfmuseum | ||||
| DEV Kleinbahnmuseum Fahrzeughalle | ||||
| DEV Kleinbahnmuseum Lokschuppen | ||||
| Dorfmuseum Ridderade | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Kreismuseum Syke | ||||
| Meyersieksche Wasser-Mühle | ||||
| MOORWELTEN | ||||
| Museum der Strohverarbeitung | ||||
| Museumseisenbahn "Jan Harpstedt" | ||||
| Nostalgie Museum mit Café | ||||
| Wassermühle Barrien |
Libraries in Schwaförden
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bücherei Asendorf | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Bruchhausen-Vilsen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Sulingen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Thedinghausen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Wagenfeld | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Öffentliche Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Samtgemeinde Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Schulbibliothek der KGS Kirchweyhe | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Schwaförden
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt in Bruchhausen-Vilsen |
Veterinaries in Schwaförden
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Schwaförden
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Schwaförden
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Schwaförden
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hofbruhuus Heidhoff |
Stadiums & Teams in Schwaförden
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Schwaförden
33 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bremen Airport | BRE | Large Airport |
| Bückeburg Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Diepholz Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Wunstorf Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Bisperode Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bohmte-Bad Essen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bückeburg-Weinberg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Colnrade Ultralight Field | — | Small Airport |
| Damme Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Deisterflieger UL | — | Small Airport |
| Donstorf UL | — | Small Airport |
| Eimbeckhausen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ganderkesee Atlas Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Große Höhe Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hellenhagen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hellingst Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hoya Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hüttenbusch Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Karlshöfen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lauenbrück Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Melle-Grönegau Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Nienburg-Holzbalge Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Oldenburg-Hatten Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Osterholz-Scharmbeck Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Paradiek Lohne bei Vechta | — | Small Airport |
| Porta Westfalica Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Rinteln Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Rotenburg (Wümme) Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Seedorf Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tarmstedt Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Verden-Scharnhorst Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Weser-Wümme Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Westerenger Airfield | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Schwaförden?
Schwaförden has a population of 1,493 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 49.4 square miles.
Is Schwaförden expensive to live in?
The median household income is $32,121, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $71,600 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $358 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Schwaförden?
Schwaförden has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 213 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 45.1 inches, with 18.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Schwaförden?
There are 58 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Schwaförden?
The median home value in Schwaförden is $71,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $358. The homeownership rate is 73.4%.