Volkmarsen, Germany
Hesse · Germany
Volkmarsen is a small city in Hesse, Germany with a population of 6,959. Elevation: 620 ft (189 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
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About Volkmarsen
Volkmarsen is a small town in Waldeck-Frankenberg district in northern Hesse, Germany. It is home to 6840 residents.
People
Economy
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A+Climate
| Population | 6,959 |
| Population Density | 1,798 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.4090°, 9.1181° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Hesse |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 29.7 inches (753 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.2 inches (18 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $29,217 |
About Volkmarsen
Volkmarsen is a small city in Germany (Hesse) with a population of 6,959. The city sits at an elevation of 620 feet (189 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 29.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Volkmarsen vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $29,217 |
| 61% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 271 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $66,000 |
| 77% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $330 |
| 72% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 61.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.5% |
| Housing Units | 2,784 |
Property Tax
Climate in Volkmarsen
Volkmarsen has an average annual temperature of 9.3°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.8°C), the coldest is Jan (1.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 602 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,798/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.4090°N, 9.1181°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in |
Volkmarsen has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 32°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.9").
Schools in Volkmarsen
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kugelsburgschule | — | — | — | — |
| Grundschule Villa R | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Volkmarsen
46 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| _DEEJAY REMIXE_ Your Radio for finest House, EDM, Electro, Dance, Mashup, Hypertechno, Techno, Bootleg, Charts, Top40, Chillout, Lounge, HipHop, Urban & Latin Party DJ Remixes! | #mashup, bass | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RADIO BOB - Power Metal | metal, power metal | MP3 | |
| RADIO BOB - Blues [mp3 | 192 kbps] | 1920s, 1960s | MP3 | |
| ERF Plus | christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 0nlineradio BACH | bach, classic | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio BOB - Nu Metal (mp3 192) | metal, nu metal | MP3 | |
| Technolovers TROPICAL HOUSE | balearic house, deep house | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RADIO BOB - 70er Rock [aac | 64 kbps] | 1970s, classic rock | AAC | |
| Radio Bob - Classic Rock | — | MP3 | |
| RADIO BOB - Southern Rock [aac | 64 kbps] | alternative, blues | AAC | |
| hr1 Nordhessen | adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO BOB - 70er Rock [mp3 | 192 kbps] | 1970s, classic rock | MP3 | |
| hr3 Nordhessen | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio BOB - Nu Metal (aac 64) | metal, nu metal | AAC | |
| Radio bob | — | AAC | |
| Radio Bob | rock/hardrock | MP3 | |
| EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Study | adult contemporary, ambient | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RADIO BOB - Blues [aac | 64 kbps] | 1920s, 1960s | AAC | |
| EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Background Music | chill, chillout | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RADIO BOB! 2000er Rock [64 kbit/s AAC] | alternative rock, emo | AAC | |
| RADIO BOB - Roadtrip | classic rock, hard rock | MP3 | |
| hr4 Nordhessen | oldies, volksmusik | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO BOB - Chillout Unplugged Songs [mp3 | 192 kbps] | aor, art rock | MP3 | |
| Technolovers VOCAL TRANCE | melodic trance, trance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Epic Lounge - COCKTAIL LOUNGE | ambient, ambient and relaxation music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| BFBS Germany | mix | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO BOB! Rockparty | metal, rock | MP3 | |
| Epic Lounge - GAMING LOUNGE | ambient, ambient and relaxation music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RADIO BOB - Newcomer | new rock, newcomer | MP3 | |
| Freies Radio Kassel | — | MP3 170 kbps | |
| Radio Bob - Mittelalter Rock | — | MP3 | |
| Noise On FM | dance, house | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Epic Lounge - WORKDAY LOUNGE | ambient and relaxation music, chillout | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Larmo | pop music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO BOB - Southern Rock [mp3 | 192 kbps] | alternative, blues | MP3 | |
| Epic Lounge - BEACH CLUB LOUNGE | ambient, ambient and relaxation music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| EPIC CLASSICAL - Classical Hotel Lounge | ambient, ambient and relaxation music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Technolovers BIG ROOM | big room, bigroom | MP3 192 kbps | |
| FMRausch: FM Rausch Radio | ambient, avantgarde | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio BOB! National (192kbps) | 80s, 90s | MP3 | |
| RADIO BOB! DONOTS | — | MP3 | |
| RADIO BOB - Chillout Unplugged Songs [aac | 64 kbps] | aor, art rock | AAC | |
| Radio Bob - Country | country | MP3 | |
| Radio Bob - Women of Rock | rock, women | MP3 | |
| Radio Bob! Britpop | — | MP3 | |
| Lumbung radio | alternative, arts | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Volkmarsen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altenburg- und Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Ausstellung der Arolsen Archives | ||||
| Eisenbahnmuseum | ||||
| GeoFoyer Kalkturm Korbach | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Höringhausen | ||||
| Heimatstube Obermeiser | ||||
| Hinter Schloss und Riegel | ||||
| Historicum 20 | ||||
| Kaulbachhaus | ||||
| Klostermuseum Bad Emstal | ||||
| Klostermuseum Hasungen | ||||
| Korbacher Spalte | ||||
| Korbmachermuseum | ||||
| Landauer Wasserkunst | ||||
| Museum für Film- und Videotechnik | ||||
| Museum für Frühlings- und Osterbrauch | ||||
| Museum Haus und Handwerk | ||||
| Museum im Stern | ||||
| Naturerlebnis Diemeltal | ||||
| Naturparkzentrum Habichtswald | ||||
| Oldtimer Museum Westheim | ||||
| Orgelmuseum | ||||
| Rauch-Geburtshaus | ||||
| Rauch-Museum | ||||
| Regionalmuseum Wolfhager Land | ||||
| Schauenburger Märchenwache | ||||
| Schreibersches Haus | ||||
| Sperrmauer Museum | ||||
| Waldecker Spielzeugmuseum | ||||
| Wolfgang-Bonhage-Museum |
Libraries in Volkmarsen
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek Brehm Stiftung | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Ev. Kinder- und Jugendbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Fürstl. Waldeckische Hofbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediothek Gudensberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtarchiv | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherrei Korbach | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Volkmarsen
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altstadtmarktplatz | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt |
Restaurants in Volkmarsen
8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Volkmarsen
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Volkmarsen
2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Volkmarsen
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Volkmarsen
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Volkmarsen
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Volkmarsen
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Volkmarsen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brauerei Westheim |
Stadiums & Teams in Volkmarsen
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Volkmarsen
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skihang Dautphetal-Holzhausen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skiliftkarussell Winterberg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skihang am Poppenberg in Brilon | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Volkmarsen
47 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kassel Airport | KSF | Large Airport |
| Paderborn Lippstadt Airport | PAD | Large Airport |
| Bielefeld Airport | BFE | Medium Airport |
| Fritzlar Army Airfield | FRZ | Medium Airport |
| Allendorf-Eder Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Alsfeld Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Amöneburg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Auf der Schaufel Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bad Hersfeld Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bad Pyrmont Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bisperode Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Blomberg-Borkhausen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bottenhorn Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brakel Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brilon-Hochsauerland Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Büren Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dehausen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Der Dingel Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Detmold Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Edermünde-Grifte Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz „Graner Berg“ | — | Small Airport |
| Gronau Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hellenhagen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hessisch Lichtenau Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hirzenhain Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hölleberg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Homberg (Ohm) Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Höxter-Holzminden Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ithwiesen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Korbach Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Langenberg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lauterbach Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Marburg-Schönstadt Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mengeringhausen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Mosenberg Airfeld | — | Small Airport |
| Oerlinghausen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Paderborn-Haxterberg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Plätzer Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Uslar Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Vinsebeck Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Waldeck Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Warburg-Am Heinberg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Weper Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Westerenger Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Witzenhausen-Burgberg Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Ziegenhain-Der Ring Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Zierenberg Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Volkmarsen
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ev. Kirche Herbsen | |
| Ev. Kirche Neu-Berich | |
| Evangelische Kirche | |
| Evangelische Kirche Ehringen | |
| Kirche Külte | |
| Medericher Kapelle | |
| St. Marien | |
| Wetterkapelle | |
| Wittmarkapelle |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Germany
19 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Volkmarsen
What is the population of Volkmarsen?
Volkmarsen has a population of 6,959 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 1,798 people per square mile, spread across 3.9 square miles.
Is Volkmarsen expensive to live in?
The median household income is $29,217, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $66,000 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $330 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Volkmarsen?
Volkmarsen 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 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.7 inches, with 7.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Volkmarsen?
There are 271 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Volkmarsen?
The median home value in Volkmarsen is $66,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $330. The homeownership rate is 61.5%.
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