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Spangenberg, Germany

Hesse · Germany

Spangenberg is a small city in Hesse, Germany with a population of 6,039. Elevation: 778 ft (237 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
6,039 Population 149/sq mi density
778 ft Elevation 237 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
28.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Berlin Timezone
$28,945 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$28,945 median income
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$69,800 home value, $349/mo rent

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About Spangenberg

Spangenberg

Spangenberg Castle is a schloss above the small German town of Spangenberg in the North Hesse county of Schwalm-Eder-Kreis. The originally Gothic building was first a medieval fortified castle, then a fortress, hunting lodge, prison, forestry school and is now a hotel and restaurant.

People

Population6,039
Density149/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,945

Housing

A+
Home Value$69,800
Rent$349
Ownership64.8%
Housing Units2,416

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain28.4 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation778 ft (237 m)
Population6,039
Population Density149 / sq mi
Elevation778 ft (237 m)
Coordinates51.1164°, 9.6627°
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Country🇩🇪 Germany
State / ProvinceHesse
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation28.4 inches (722 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.0 inches (15 cm)
Median Household Income$28,945

About Spangenberg

Spangenberg is a small city in Germany (Hesse) with a population of 6,039. The city sits at an elevation of 778 feet (237 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.

The median household income in Spangenberg is $28,945, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 236 business establishments.

Income: Spangenberg vs Germany

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Income

Median HH Income$28,945
61% below Germany avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)236

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Spangenberg is $69,800, 75% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $349 (70% below the national average of $1,163). 64.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,416 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$69,800
75% below Germany avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$349
70% below Germany avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership64.8%
Owner-Occupied64.8%
Renter-Occupied35.2%
Housing Units2,416

Property Tax

Climate in Spangenberg

Spangenberg has an average annual temperature of 8.9°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.6°C), the coldest is Jan (0.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 683 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.6°C / 33°F -2.3° / 3.4° 51.9
Feb 1.4°C / 35°F -2.3° / 5° 44.4
Mar 4.6°C / 40°F -0.1° / 9.4° 47.4
Apr 8.2°C / 47°F 2.1° / 14.4° 42.4
May 12.3°C / 54°F 6.1° / 18.5° 67.5
Jun 15.8°C / 60°F 9.6° / 22° 63.8
Jul 17.6°C / 64°F 11.4° / 23.7° 81.4
Aug 17.4°C / 63°F 11.2° / 23.7° 67.7
Sep 13.4°C / 56°F 7.7° / 19.2° 49.6
Oct 9.2°C / 49°F 4.8° / 13.6° 50.7
Nov 4.9°C / 41°F 1.8° / 7.9° 56.9
Dec 1.7°C / 35°F -0.8° / 4.2° 59.5
Spangenberg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 62°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 28.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 778 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average47.0°F
13% below Germany avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation778 ft (237 m)
Area40.5 sq mi (104.8 km²)
Population Density149/sq mi
Coordinates51.1164°N, 9.6627°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.4"
25% below Germany avg
Snowfall 6.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.03"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

61 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M2.6 on May 6, 2008.

Sep 11, 1996 3 km ESE of Barnstädt, Germany M4.9 142 km
Nov 29, 1997 6 km SE of Burgschwalbach, Germany M4.3 144 km
Nov 29, 1997 7 km N of Taunusstein, Germany M3.9 147 km
May 26, 1990 1 km SE of Steinbach am Taunus, Germany M3.8 131 km
Aug 3, 1992 0 km ESE of Holzwickede, Germany M3.6 147 km
May 29, 1990 0 km ENE of Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany M3.5 135 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km E of Bad Bocklet, Germany M3.4 101 km
Nov 10, 1997 2 km S of Münnerstadt, Germany M3.3 106 km
Nov 18, 2000 2 km ENE of Kamen, Germany M3.2 147 km
Sep 18, 1998 0 km ESE of Fröndenberg, Germany M3.2 137 km
May 4, 2004 3 km NNW of Frankfurt am Main, Germany M3.2 130 km
Dec 19, 1994 2 km SE of Kamen, Germany M3.2 146 km
May 23, 2001 4 km NE of Bergkamen, Germany M3.2 149 km
Feb 25, 1996 Germany M3.1 127 km
Jul 22, 1998 6 km W of Welver, Germany M3.1 136 km
Sep 23, 1999 3 km N of Wickede, Germany M3.1 133 km
Mar 30, 1995 3 km SSE of Badenhausen, Germany M3.0 79 km
Jul 30, 1998 2 km SSE of Unna, Germany M3.0 143 km
Jun 28, 1996 4 km SSE of Oelde, Germany M3.0 128 km
May 4, 1991 1 km S of Gemünden am Main, Germany M3.0 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
October 47°F (9°C) 2.3 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.4 in

Spangenberg has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 32°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Spangenberg

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Burgsitzschule Spangenberg - - - -
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Radio Stations near Spangenberg

45 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO BOB - Power Metal metal, power metal MP3
RADIO BOB - Blues [mp3 | 192 kbps] 1920s, 1960s MP3
Radio BOB - Nu Metal (mp3 192) metal, nu metal MP3
RADIO BOB - 70er Rock [aac | 64 kbps] 1970s, classic rock AAC
RADIO BOB - Southern Rock [aac | 64 kbps] alternative, blues AAC
Radio Bob - Classic Rock - MP3
hr1 Nordhessen adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
Radio BOB - Nu Metal (aac 64) metal, nu metal AAC
RADIO BOB - 70er Rock [mp3 | 192 kbps] 1970s, classic rock MP3
hr3 Nordhessen pop MP3 128 kbps
RADIO BOB! 2000er Rock [64 kbit/s AAC] alternative rock, emo AAC
Radio bob - AAC
Radio Bob rock/hardrock MP3
RADIO BOB - Blues [aac | 64 kbps] 1920s, 1960s AAC
EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Study adult contemporary, ambient MP3 192 kbps
EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Background Music chill, chillout MP3 192 kbps
Technolovers EURODANCE 80's, 80er MP3 192 kbps
hr4 Nordhessen oldies, volksmusik MP3 128 kbps
Technolovers TRANCE melodic trance, progressive trance MP3 192 kbps
RADIO BOB - Roadtrip classic rock, hard rock MP3
RADIO BOB - Chillout Unplugged Songs [mp3 | 192 kbps] aor, art rock MP3
RADIO BOB! Rockparty metal, rock MP3
Epic Lounge - COCKTAIL LOUNGE ambient, ambient and relaxation music MP3 192 kbps
RADIO BOB - Newcomer new rock, newcomer MP3
Epic Lounge - GAMING LOUNGE ambient, ambient and relaxation music MP3 192 kbps
Freies Radio Kassel - MP3 170 kbps
Radio Bob - Mittelalter Rock - MP3
Radio BOB! National (192kbps) 80s, 90s MP3
Lumbung radio alternative, arts MP3 128 kbps
Epic Lounge - BEACH CLUB LOUNGE ambient, ambient and relaxation music MP3 192 kbps
RADIO 21 Göttingen pop, rock MP3
Leinewelle - MP3 192 kbps
energy 93 eurodance MP3 128 kbps
Technolovers BIG ROOM big room, bigroom MP3 192 kbps
Epic Lounge - WORKDAY LOUNGE ambient and relaxation music, chillout MP3 192 kbps
FMRausch: FM Rausch Radio ambient, avantgarde MP3 128 kbps
RADIO BOB - Chillout Unplugged Songs [aac | 64 kbps] aor, art rock AAC
RADIO BOB! DONOTS - MP3
SCHLAGER 70er, kult MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bob - Country country MP3
Noise On FM dance, house MP3 128 kbps
Radio RFM (Rundfunk Meissner e.V.) community radio OGG 96 kbps
RADIO BOB - Southern Rock [mp3 | 192 kbps] alternative, blues MP3
Radio Bob! Britpop - MP3
Radio Bob - Women of Rock rock, women MP3

Museums in Spangenberg

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bademuseum
Bergwerksmuseum Roßgang
Bienenkundliches Museum Kartause
Brauereimuseum Malsfeld
Caricatura
Cornberger Sandsteinmuseum
Dauerausstellung Bahnhof Bebra
Deutsches Videothekenmuseum
documenta-Halle
Dorfmuseum
Eisenbahnfreunde Bebra e.V.
Energietechnikmuseum
Fuldaschifffahrt
Gedenkstätte Breitenau
Grimmwelt
Heimatmuseum
Heimatmuseum Gensungen
Heimatmuseum Karl Schmidt
Heimatmuseum Spangenberg
Heimatmuseum Wichte
Henschel Museum
Hessisches Kutschen- und Wagenmuseum
Hessisches Landesmuseum
Hirtenhaus
Holleum
Hugenottenhaus
Jüdisches Museum, Mikwe
Konrad-Duden-Museum
Korbmachermuseum Beiseförth
Kreisheimatmuseum Rotenburg
Landtechnisches Museum
Lebendiges Bienenmuseum Knüllwald
Marmorbad
Museum "Alte Schule"
Museum für Sepulkralkultur
Museum Hof Helse
Museum Schloss Wilhelmshöhe
Naturkundemuseum
New Gallery
Puppen- und Spielzeugmuseum
Schachmuseum Lohfelden
Spohr Museum
Stadtmuseum
Technik-Museum Kassel
Trink Wasser! Museum Germerode
Völkerkundliches Museum
Waldwichtelhaus
Weißensteinflügel
Wortreich
Ziegeleimuseum

Libraries in Spangenberg

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Artothek0.0
Artothek0.0
Außenstelle Witzenhausen der Universitätsbibliothek Kassel0.0
Bereichsbibliothek 80.0
Bereichsbibliothek 80.0
Bereichsbibliothek FB16 Elektrotechnik / Informatik0.0
Bereichsbibliothek FB16 Elektrotechnik / Informatik0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei Kirchditmold e.V.0.0
Bücherei Kirchditmold e.V.0.0
City library Baunatal0.0
City library Baunatal0.0
DITSL-Bibliothek0.0
Ernst-Koch-Bücherei0.0
Ev. Medienzentrale0.0
Ev. Medienzentrale0.0
Evangelische Gemeindebücherei0.0
Evangelische Gemeindebücherei0.0
Gemeinde- und Schulbücherei0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebibliothek0.0
Gemeindebücherei Oberkaufungen0.0
Jugendbücherei0.0
Jugendbücherei0.0
Kultur-Schmiede e.V. Remsfeld0.0
Medienzentrum Hersfeld Rotenburg0.0
Murhardsche Bibliothek0.0
Museumsbibliothek0.0
Museumsbibliothek0.0
Schul-und Gemeindebücherei Dennhausen/Dittershausen0.0
Stadt- und Schulbücherei Waldau0.0
Stadt- und Schulbücherei Waldau0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek0.0
Stadtbibliothek Bad Hersfeld0.0
StadtBücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Vellmar0.0
Stadtbücherei Waldkappel0.0
Stadtteilbibliothek Niederzwehren0.0
Universitätsbibliothek0.0
Universitätsbibliothek Kassel0.0
Universitätsbibliothek Kassel Standort Oberzwehren0.0
Universitätsbibliothek Kassel Standort Oberzwehren0.0

Farmers Markets in Spangenberg

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Anna Markt
Anna Markt
Imkerei Hollibienen
Linggplatz
Markthalle
Ossenplatz
Rotenburg an der Fulda
Wehlheider Wochenmarkt
Wehlheider Wochenmarkt
Wochenmarkt Baunatal City
Wochenmarkt Baunatal City

Hotels in Spangenberg

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schloss Spangenberg

Restaurants in Spangenberg

8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esse-Stuben
Gasthaus "Zur Alten Post"
Gasthaus zum Vocketal
Grüner Baum
L Angelo del Sud
Land-Gast-Wirtschaft
Minh Anh Bistro
Ratskeller

Cafes in Spangenberg

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Mühlengrund
Eiscafe Venezia

Monuments in Spangenberg

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kuno und Else

Castles in Spangenberg

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eulenturm
Schloß Spangenberg

Dentists in Spangenberg

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dieter Graczyk
Dr. C. Reinhardt
Susanne Karius

Veterinaries in Spangenberg

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Petra Schmidt

Bus Stations in Spangenberg

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ZOB

Gas Stations in Spangenberg

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aral

Banks in Spangenberg

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kreissparkasse
VR-Bank Spangenberg-Morschen

Breweries in Spangenberg

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Fuldabrücker Landbrauerei
Fuldabrücker Landbrauerei
Fuldabrücker Landbrauerei
Fuldabrücker Landbrauerei
Hütt-Brauerei
Schinkels Back- & Brauhaus
Schinkels Brauerei

Stadiums & Teams in Spangenberg

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Ski Resorts Near Spangenberg

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ski Area Mühlwiese 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Spangenberg

46 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kassel AirportKSFLarge Airport
Fritzlar Army AirfieldFRZMedium Airport
Alsfeld Airfield-Small Airport
Aue bei Hattorf Airfield-Small Airport
Auf der Schaufel Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Gandersheim Airfield-Small Airport
Bad Hersfeld Airfield-Small Airport
Bischofsberg Airfield-Small Airport
Brakel Airfield-Small Airport
Büchig Airfield-Small Airport
Dehausen Airfield-Small Airport
Der Dingel Airfield-Small Airport
Dornberg-Sontra Airfield-Small Airport
Edermünde-Grifte Airfield-Small Airport
Eichsfeld Airfield-Small Airport
Flugplatz „Graner Berg“-Small Airport
Fulda-Jossa Airfield-Small Airport
Gedern Glider Field-Small Airport
Hessisch Lichtenau Airfield-Small Airport
Hoherodskopf Airfield-Small Airport
Hölleberg Airfield-Small Airport
Homberg (Ohm) Airfield-Small Airport
Höxter-Holzminden Airfield-Small Airport
Huhnrain Airfield-Small Airport
Johannisau Glider Field-Small Airport
Kreuzebra Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Langenberg Airfield-Small Airport
Lauterbach Airfield-Small Airport
Mengeringhausen Airfield-Small Airport
Mosenberg Airfeld-Small Airport
Nidda Airfield-Small Airport
Northeim Airfield-Small Airport
Plätzer Airfield-Small Airport
Schotten Airfield-Small Airport
Stauffenbühl Airfield-Small Airport
Sultmer Berg Airfield-Small Airport
Uslar Airfield-Small Airport
Vinsebeck Airfield-Small Airport
Waldeck Airfield-Small Airport
Warburg-Am Heinberg Airfield-Small Airport
Wasserkuppe Airfield-Small Airport
Weidberg-Kaltenwestheim Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Weper Airfield-Small Airport
Witzenhausen-Burgberg Glider Field-Small Airport
Ziegenhain-Der Ring Airfield-Small Airport
Zierenberg Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Spangenberg

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Deutsche Postfiliale

Churches & Religious Organizations in Spangenberg

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Baumkirche
Ev. Kirche
Ev. Kirche Bischofferode
Evangelische Kirche Elbersdorf
Evangelische Kirche Pfieffe
Friedhofskapelle Bergheim
Hospitalkirche
Kirche zu Metzebach
St. Elisabeth
St. Johannes
Wehrkirche Bergheim

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 Spangenberg

What is the population of Spangenberg?

Spangenberg has a population of 6,039 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 149 people per square mile, spread across 40.5 square miles.

Is Spangenberg expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,945, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $69,800 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $349 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 Spangenberg?

Spangenberg has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.4 inches, with 6.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Spangenberg?

There are 236 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Spangenberg?

The median home value in Spangenberg is $69,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $349. The homeownership rate is 64.8%.

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