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Vacha is a small town in Thuringia, Germany with a population of 3,856. Elevation: 778 ft (237 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).
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About Vacha
Vacha is a town in the Wartburgkreis district, in Thuringia, Germany. It is situated on the river Werra, 15 km west of Bad Salzungen, and 23 km east of Bad Hersfeld.
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| Population | 3,856 |
| Population Density | 319 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.8279°, 10.0219° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Thuringia |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.2 inches (868 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 21.5 inches (55 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,720 |
About Vacha
Vacha is a small town in Germany (Thuringia) with a population of 3,856. The city sits at an elevation of 778 feet (237 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Vacha vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $28,720 |
| 62% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 150 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $77,200 |
| 73% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $386 |
| 67% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 57.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 43.0% |
| Housing Units | 1,542 |
Property Tax
Climate in Vacha
Vacha has an average annual temperature of 9.3°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.4°C), the coldest is Jan (0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 708 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 207 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Area | 12.1 sq mi (31.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 319/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.8279°N, 10.0219°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
Vacha has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 32°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (2.2").
Schools in Vacha
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johann-Gottfried-Seume-Gymnasium | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Vacha
14 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Piano | ambient, ambiental | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Epic Lounge - SAX HOUSE LOUNGE | ambient, ambient and relaxation music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Epic Lounge - Massage Lounge | ambient, ambient lounge | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Technolovers EURODANCE | 80's, 80er | MP3 192 kbps | |
| METAL XMAS | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| hr3 Osthessen | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Technolovers TRANCE | melodic trance, progressive trance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Emsefunk | electronic, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| hr4 Osthessen | oldies, schlager | MP3 128 kbps | |
| hr1 Osthessen | adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Chillout Archiv | chillout, lounge | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Flashbass.fm | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SCHLAGER | 70er, kult | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio RFM (Rundfunk Meissner e.V.) | community radio | OGG 96 kbps |
Museums in Vacha
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alte Holzschnitzerschule | ||||
| Bergbaumuseum | ||||
| Brauchtumsmuseum | ||||
| Brauerei Museum | ||||
| Burg Wendelstein | ||||
| Burgmuseum | ||||
| Burgmuseum mit Aussichtsplattform | ||||
| Cornberger Sandsteinmuseum | ||||
| Dauerausstellung Bahnhof Bebra | ||||
| Dorf-Aktiv-Museum | ||||
| Drushba | ||||
| Eisenbahnfreunde Bebra e.V. | ||||
| Erlebnisbergwerk Merkers | ||||
| Gedenkstätte Point Alpha | ||||
| Gefrierwäärk | ||||
| Gottesackerkirche | ||||
| Grenzinformationsstelle | ||||
| Grenzmuseum | ||||
| Grenzmuseum | ||||
| Haus auf der Grenze | ||||
| Heile Schern | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum am Amtshaus | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube Dankmarshausen | ||||
| Heimatstube Dorndorf | ||||
| HIFI und Rock-Museum | ||||
| Insel · Doktor · Haus | ||||
| Kalibergbau-Museum | ||||
| Keltendorf Sünna | ||||
| Museum Dermbach | ||||
| Museum Spätheimkehrer | ||||
| Museumsscheune | ||||
| Naturmuseum | ||||
| Ortsmuseum | ||||
| Rhöner Museumsdorf | ||||
| Roßdorf 1866 - Gefecht am Nebel;Wagner-Stube;Kleine Galerie | ||||
| Salzmuseum | ||||
| Schloss Frauensee | ||||
| Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum Türmchen | ||||
| SteinReich Fossilien Museum | ||||
| Werragrenzpark | ||||
| Werratalmuseum |
Libraries in Vacha
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Gerstungen | 0.0 | |||||
| Dermbacher Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Kaltensundheim | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt- und Kreisbibliothek Bad Salzungen | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Vacha | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Vacha
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaltennordheimer Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Markt | |||||
| Trödelmarkt | |||||
| Wilhelmsplatz |
Hotels in Vacha
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Vacha
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Vacha
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Vacha
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Vacha
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Vacha
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Vacha
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Vacha
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Vacha
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhönbrauerei | ||||
| Rhönbrauerei Dittmar |
Stadiums & Teams in Vacha
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Vacha
40 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kassel Airport | KSF | Large Airport |
| Eisenach-Kindel Airport | EIB | Medium Airport |
| Fritzlar Army Airfield | FRZ | Medium Airport |
| Am Kreuzberg Glider Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bad Hersfeld Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bad Kissingen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bad Königshofen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bad Langensalza Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bad Neustadt/Saale-Grasberg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bischofsberg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bleicherode Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Büchig Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Der Dingel Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dolmar Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dornberg-Sontra Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Edermünde-Grifte Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Eichsfeld Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fulda-Jossa Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gotha-Ost Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hessisch Lichtenau Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hohenstein UL | — | Small Airport |
| Huhnrain Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Johannisau Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Kreuzebra Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lager Hammelburg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Langenberg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lauterbach Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Maroldsweisach Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Mosenberg Airfeld | — | Small Airport |
| Mühlhausen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Oberleichtersbach Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Obermehler-Schlotheim Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Plätzer Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Stauffenbühl Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Suhl-Goldlauter Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Wasserkuppe Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Weidberg-Kaltenwestheim Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Westhausen Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Witzenhausen-Burgberg Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Zierenberg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Vacha
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| DHL |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Vacha
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Johanneskirche | |
| Klosterkirche | |
| St. Elisabeth |
Quick Facts
🇩🇪 About Germany
Public Holidays in Germany
19 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Vacha
What is the population of Vacha?
Vacha has a population of 3,856 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 319 people per square mile, spread across 12.1 square miles.
Is Vacha expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,720, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $77,200 (73% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $386 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Vacha?
Vacha has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 34.2 inches, with 21.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Vacha?
There are 150 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Vacha?
The median home value in Vacha is $77,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $386. The homeownership rate is 57.0%.