Selchenbach, Germany
Rheinland-Pfalz · Germany
Selchenbach is a small town in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany with a population of 396. Elevation: 1,243 ft (379 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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| Population | 396 |
| Population Density | 76 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,243 ft (379 m) |
| Coordinates | 49.5000°, 7.3000° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Rheinland-Pfalz |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.9 inches (987 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 15.1 inches (38 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $27,159 |
About Selchenbach
Selchenbach is a small town in Germany (Rheinland-Pfalz) with a population of 396. The city sits at an elevation of 1,243 feet (379 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Selchenbach vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $27,159 |
| 64% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 15 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $64,000 |
| 77% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $320 |
| 72% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 83.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 17.0% |
| Housing Units | 158 |
Property Tax
Climate in Selchenbach
Selchenbach has an average annual temperature of 9.8°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.6°C), the coldest is Jan (1.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 969 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 223 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,243 ft (379 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 76/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.5000°N, 7.3000°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: West Eifel Volcanic Field (81 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| West Eifel Volcanic Field | Maar(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | -8300 | 81 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
Selchenbach has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 34°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.2") and April the driest (2.4").
Radio Stations near Selchenbach
23 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schlagerparadies | schlager | MP3 192 kbps | |
| swr4 kaiserslautern | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Classic Rock Radio | classic rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BigFM Saarland | hip-hop, new music | AAC | |
| Radio Salü | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SR 3 Saarlandwelle (56 kbit/s) | ard, oldies | MP3 64 kbps | |
| SR 2 Off-Beat | jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RPR1. Trier | 80er, 90er | MP3 | |
| SR 2 KulturRadio | ard, classical | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Antenne Kaiserslautern | charts, local news | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Salü - Made in Germany | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Salü | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Cityradio St. Wendel | music, news | MP3 192 kbps | |
| techno paradize | deep, edm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Capsule (FR) | electronica | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Antenne Pirmasens | modern | MP3 192 kbps | |
| SR 2 KulturRadio (56 kbit/s) | ard, classical | MP3 64 kbps | |
| SR1 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SR 1 | mix | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SR 1 | europawelle, saarland | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Unser ding | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Salü - Top 40 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SR Kultur | — | MP3 256 kbps |
Museums in Selchenbach
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auswanderermuseum | ||||
| Deutsches Edelsteinmuseum | ||||
| Deutsches Mineralienmuseum | ||||
| Diamantschleifer Museum | ||||
| Dörrenbacher Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Edelhaus | ||||
| Fritz-Wunderlich-Zimmer | ||||
| Geoskop | ||||
| Grubenmuseum | ||||
| Heimat- und Burgmuseum | ||||
| Heimat- und Kulturverein | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Hiwwelhaus | ||||
| Industriedenkmal Jakob Bengel | ||||
| Insektenmuseum Ottweiler | ||||
| Jüdisches Museum | ||||
| Kirschenlandmuseum | ||||
| Kulturzentrum Goldener Engel | ||||
| Landesmuseum Birkenfeld | ||||
| Landwirtschaftsmuseum Reitscheid | ||||
| Millpetersch Haus | ||||
| Mineralogisches Museum Oberkirchen | ||||
| Museum Sankt Wendel | ||||
| Museumsapotheke | ||||
| Musikantenland-Museum | ||||
| Ofenmuseum | ||||
| Römermuseum Schwarzenacker | ||||
| Rosenmuseum | ||||
| Saarländisches Schulmuseum | ||||
| Stadt-und Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Ottweiler | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Zweibrücken | ||||
| Staubsaugermuseum (vacuum cleaner) | ||||
| Steinbruchmuseum | ||||
| Stiftung Schriftkultur |
Libraries in Selchenbach
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altes Rathaus | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebücherei Quierschied | 0.0 | |||||
| Kreis-und Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Medienzentrum Miesau | 0.0 | |||||
| Pfarrbibliothek Winterbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Pfarrbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Saarländische Universitäts- und Landesbibliothek - Medizinische Abteilung Homburg (Saar) | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt- und Kreisbibliothek St. Wendel | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtarchiv Homburg/Saar | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Idar-Oberstein | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Neunkirchen | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Neunkirchen — Zweigstelle Furpach | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Neunkirchen — Zweigstelle Wiebelskirchen | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Sulzbach | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Homburg/Saar | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Ottweiler | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Sankt Ingbert | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Waldmohr | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Selchenbach
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frischmarkt Elversberg | |||||
| Gallusplatz | |||||
| Marktplatz | |||||
| Marktplatz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Elversberg (Kleidermarkt) |
Breweries in Selchenbach
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stumm's Brauhaus |
Stadiums & Teams in Selchenbach
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Selchenbach
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Kubota | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Selchenbach
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt-Hahn Airport | HHN | Large Airport |
| Büchel Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Phalsbourg-Bourscheid Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Ramstein Air Base | RMS | Medium Airport |
| Saarbrücken Airport | SCN | Medium Airport |
| Spangdahlem Air Base | SPM | Medium Airport |
| Alzing Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bad Sobernheim-Domberg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bambi Air Club | — | Small Airport |
| Batzendorf Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bell-Hundheim UL | — | Small Airport |
| Bexbach Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Bining Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bitburg Airport | BBJ | Small Airport |
| Cappel Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Daun-Senheld Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Dieuze-Guéblange Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dillingen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Eibinger Forstwiese Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Eßweiler Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Folschviller Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| FSV Illtal Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gros Rederching Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Haguenau Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hargarten UL | — | Small Airport |
| Hinterweiler Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hoppstädten-Weiersbach Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Idar-Oberstein/Göttschied Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Imsweiler UL | — | Small Airport |
| Kell Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kirn Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kusel-Langenbach Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| L'oiseau Blanc Achen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Langatte Aéro Passion Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Langenlonsheim Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Laufenselden Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Les ailes de Rohrbach Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Marpingen Glider Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mosailes en Moselle Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Nannhausen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Nastätten Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Neumagen-Dhron Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pirmasens-Pottschütthöhe Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Roßberg Becherbach Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saarlouis-Düren Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Avold Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sarre-Union Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sarreguemines Neunkirch Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saverne Steinbourg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Schillersdorf Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Selchenbach
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Fachklinik St. Hedwig | ||
| MediClin Bosenberg Kliniken | ||
| Reha Westpfalz | ||
| Salvea Reha |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Selchenbach
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Christkönig-Kirche | |
| Leichenhalle | |
| Protestantische Kirche |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Selchenbach
What is the population of Selchenbach?
Selchenbach has a population of 396 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 76 people per square mile, spread across 5.2 square miles.
Is Selchenbach expensive to live in?
The median household income is $27,159, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $64,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $320 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Selchenbach?
Selchenbach has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 38.9 inches, with 15.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Selchenbach?
There are 15 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Selchenbach?
The median home value in Selchenbach is $64,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $320. The homeownership rate is 83.0%.
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