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Zella-Mehlis, Germany
Thuringia · Germany
Zella-Mehlis is a small city in Thuringia, Germany with a population of 12,361. Elevation: 1,591 ft (485 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
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| Population | 12,361 |
| Population Density | 421 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,591 ft (485 m) |
| Coordinates | 50.6564°, 10.6605° |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| State / Province | Thuringia |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.4 inches (898 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 19.8 inches (50 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,489 |
About Zella-Mehlis
Zella-Mehlis is a small city in Germany (Thuringia) with a population of 12,361. The city sits at an elevation of 1,591 feet (485 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Berlin.
Income: Zella-Mehlis vs Germany
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Income
| Median HH Income | $28,489 |
| 62% below Germany avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 482 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $80,600 |
| 71% below Germany avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $403 |
| 65% below Germany avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 56.4% |
| Owner-Occupied | 56.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 43.6% |
| Housing Units | 4,944 |
Property Tax
Climate in Zella-Mehlis
Zella-Mehlis has an average annual temperature of 5.7°C (42°F). The hottest month is Aug (14.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1318 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below Germany avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 202 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,591 ft (485 m) |
| Area | 29.3 sq mi (76.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 421/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.6564°N, 10.6605°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 3.3 in |
Zella-Mehlis has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 31°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (2.2").
Schools in Zella-Mehlis
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staatliche Grundschule "Martin Luther" | — | — | — | — |
| Staatliche Regelschule Lutherschule Zella-Mehlis | — | — | — | — |
| Heinrich Ehrhardt Gymnasium Zella-Mehlis | — | — | — | — |
| Staatliches Berufsbildungszentrum Suhl/Zella-Mehlis | — | — | — | — |
| Grundschule "Friedrich Schiller" | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Zella-Mehlis
17 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Eins | adult contemporary, alternative | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Mainwelle 104.3 | news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Antenne Thueringen | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 0nline DEEJAY RADIO | chillout, chillout+lounge | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Landeswelle Grillwelle | hip hop | AAC | |
| Radio F.R.E.I. Erfurt | bernd das brot, bürgerradio | MP3 160 kbps | |
| MDR SCHLAGERWELT Thüringen | 60s, 70s | AAC 102 kbps | |
| Emsefunk | electronic, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio HSF | campus radio | MP3 | |
| MDR THÜRINGEN Südthüringen | hits, ilmenau | AAC 102 kbps | |
| Maretimo Latin Radio | latin music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Nerds and Geeks: THE STATION (96kbps) | chiptunes, retro games | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio Nightclub | pop, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MDR THÜRINGEN Mittel- und Westthüringen | apolda, arnstadt | AAC 102 kbps | |
| LOUNGETUNES | chill, chill beats | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Flashbass.fm | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 80igerMetalUndMehr | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Zella-Mehlis
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bach-Stammhaus | ||||
| Bach-Stammhaus | ||||
| Bergmannskapelle | ||||
| Besucherbergwerk Finstertal | ||||
| Besucherbergwerk Finstertal | ||||
| Besucherbergwerk Hühn | ||||
| Braunsteinmühle | ||||
| Bunkermuseum Frauenwald | ||||
| Burgmuseum | ||||
| Dampflok Erlebniswelt Meiningen | ||||
| Deutsches Thermometermuseum | ||||
| Explorata-Mitmachwelt | ||||
| FachwerkErlebnisHaus | ||||
| Fahrzeugmuseum Suhl | ||||
| Feuerwehrmuseum | ||||
| Friedhofskapelle | ||||
| Galerie ada | ||||
| Gesenkschmiede Zella-Mehlis | ||||
| Gesindestube | ||||
| Gewürzmuseum | ||||
| Glasmuseum | ||||
| Goethemuseum | ||||
| GutsMuths-Gedächtnishalle | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| Heimatmuseum "Verrückte Schule" | ||||
| Heimatmuseum Friedrichroda | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube | ||||
| Heimatstube Fischbach | ||||
| Heimatverein Wölfis | ||||
| Herbert Roth-Museum | ||||
| Historicum Zinnfigurenmuseum | ||||
| Hochofenmuseum Neue Hütte | ||||
| Informationszentrum für Geologie | ||||
| Kellner-Spielzeugmuseum | ||||
| Kühndorfer Heimatstuben | ||||
| Lapp-Museum | ||||
| Literaturmuseum Baumbachhaus | ||||
| Lohmühlenmuseum | ||||
| Marienglashöhle | ||||
| Masken- und Fossilienausstellung | ||||
| Massemühle Elgersburg | ||||
| Meininger Museen | ||||
| Menantes-Gedenkstätte | ||||
| Metallhandwerksmuseum | ||||
| Milch- und Reklamemuseum | ||||
| Mineralien Museum | ||||
| Mühlsteinhauermuseum | ||||
| Museum Eisfeld | ||||
| Museum Jagdhaus Gabelbach | ||||
| Museum Schloss Tenneberg | ||||
| Museum Schloss Wilhelmsburg | ||||
| Museum über Töpferei und Hausrat aus dem Mittelalter | ||||
| Ofenmuseum | ||||
| Pfeifenfabrik Kallenberg | ||||
| Postamt-Museum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum | ||||
| Stadtmuseum in der Beschußanstalt | ||||
| Technisches Museum Sägewerk | ||||
| Theatermuseum | ||||
| Tobiashammer | ||||
| Veit-Bach-Mühle | ||||
| Viba Nougat-Welt | ||||
| Waffenmuseum Suhl | ||||
| Wettermuseum | ||||
| Wilderermuseum | ||||
| Zwergstatt |
Libraries in Zella-Mehlis
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Bad Tabarz | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Georgenthal | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Geratal | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Kleinschmalkalden | 0.0 | |||||
| Bildungs- und Medienzentrum Gräfenroda (Bibliothek) | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherei Hinternah | 0.0 | |||||
| Bücherstube | 0.0 | |||||
| Cellarius Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Auengrund | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Dillstädt | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Dingsleben | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Grabfeld | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Grub | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Neubrunn | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeindebibliothek Obermaßfeld-Grimmethal | 0.0 | |||||
| Heinrich-Heine-Bibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Landfrauenbibliothek Römhild | 0.0 | |||||
| Staatsarchiv Meiningen | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt- und Kreisbibliothek 'Joseph Meyer' | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt- und Kreisbibliothek "Anna Seghers" Meiningen | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt- und Kreisbibliothek Zella-Mehlis | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadt- und Kurbibliothek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtarchiv Meiningen | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Eisfeld | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Schleusingen | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Steinbach-Hallenberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Themar | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbibliothek Waltershausen | 0.0 | |||||
| Stadtbücherei Suhl | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Zella-Mehlis
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt | |||||
| Wochenmarkt Schmalkalden |
Hotels in Zella-Mehlis
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Zella-Mehlis
17 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Zella-Mehlis
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Zella-Mehlis
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Zella-Mehlis
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Zella-Mehlis
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Zella-Mehlis
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Zella-Mehlis
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Zella-Mehlis
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Zella-Mehlis
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Zella-Mehlis
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braumanufaktur Schmalkalden | ||||
| Privatbrauerei Metzler | ||||
| Schloßbrauerei Schwarzbach |
Stadiums & Teams in Zella-Mehlis
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Zella-Mehlis
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skilift Deesbach | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kirchberglift am Fröbelturm | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Zella-Mehlis
39 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Erfurt-Weimar Airport | ERF | Large Airport |
| Bamberg-Breitenau Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Eisenach-Kindel Airport | EIB | Medium Airport |
| Am Kreuzberg Glider Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Arnstadt-Alkersleben Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bad Berka Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bad Frankenhausen 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 |
| Büchig Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Coburg-Brandensteinsebene Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Coburg-Steinrücken Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Crawinkel Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dolmar Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dornberg-Sontra Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ebern-Sendelbach Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gotha-Ost Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Haßfurt-Schweinfurt Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kolitzheim-Herleshof Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kreuzebra Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kronach Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lichtenfels Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Maroldsweisach Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Mühlhausen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Niederwillingen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Obermehler-Schlotheim Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pennewitz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Rudolstadt-Groschwitz Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Schweinfurt South Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sömmerda-Dermsdorf Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Stauffenbühl Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Suhl-Goldlauter Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Wasserkuppe Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Weidberg-Kaltenwestheim Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Weimar-Umpferstedt Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Westhausen Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Zella-Mehlis
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Deutsche Post | |
| Postfiliale 573 |
Treatment Centers in Zella-Mehlis
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Gesundheitspraxis Burkhardt | ||
| Rehasport Zentrum Suhl |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Zella-Mehlis
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Christkönig | |
| Sankt Blasius | |
| St. Magdalena |
Quick Facts
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Zella-Mehlis
What is the population of Zella-Mehlis?
Zella-Mehlis has a population of 12,361 residents and is located in Germany. The population density is 421 people per square mile, spread across 29.3 square miles.
Is Zella-Mehlis expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,489, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $80,600 (71% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $403 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Zella-Mehlis?
Zella-Mehlis has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 202 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 35.4 inches, with 19.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Zella-Mehlis?
There are 482 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Zella-Mehlis?
The median home value in Zella-Mehlis is $80,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $403. The homeownership rate is 56.4%.