Least Dense in Thuringia

Top 65 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Thuringia

1 Neuhaus 66/mi²

2 Stadtilm 87/mi²

3 Worbis 90/mi²

4 Bleicherode 93/mi²

5 Neuhaus am Rennweg 99/mi²

6 Kölleda 102/mi²

7 Schleusingen 104/mi²

8 Neustadt an der Orla 115/mi²

9 Eisfeld 124/mi²

10 Steinbach-Hallenberg 134/mi²

11 Treffurt 152/mi²

12 Blankenhain 156/mi²

13 Bad Langensalza 163/mi²

14 Bad Salzungen 171/mi²

15 Roßleben 172/mi²

16 Debschwitz 176/mi²

17 Schleiz 186/mi²

18 Bad Lobenstein 187/mi²

19 Zeulenroda 191/mi²

20 Zeulenroda-Triebes 217/mi²

21 Ellrich 219/mi²

22 Bad Berka 223/mi²

23 Leinefelde-Worbis 229/mi²

24 Sondershausen 247/mi²

25 Bad Frankenhausen 254/mi²

26 Breitungen 270/mi²

27 Meiningen 283/mi²

28 Ilmenau 294/mi²

29 Artern 304/mi²

30 Schmölln 308/mi²

31 Waltershausen 341/mi²

32 Schmalkalden 347/mi²

33 Friedrichroda 348/mi²

34 Lusan 359/mi²

35 Heilbad Heiligenstadt 364/mi²

36 Sonneberg 379/mi²

37 Hildburghausen 379/mi²

38 Meuselwitz 383/mi²

39 Rudolstadt 383/mi²

40 Saalfeld 399/mi²

41 Bad Blankenburg 406/mi²

42 Ruhla 415/mi²

43 Weida 420/mi²

44 Zella-Mehlis 421/mi²

45 Greiz 423/mi²

46 Sömmerda 437/mi²

47 Mühlhausen 451/mi²

48 Königsee 466/mi²

49 Arnstadt 484/mi²

50 Stadtroda 519/mi²

51 Suhl 592/mi²

52 Ronneburg 634/mi²

53 Nordhausen 725/mi²

54 Eisenach 852/mi²

55 Apolda 937/mi²

56 Eisenberg 1,247/mi²

57 Pößneck 1,265/mi²

58 Altenburg 1,417/mi²

59 Gotha 1,504/mi²

60 Weimar 1,654/mi²

61 Gera 1,749/mi²

62 Erfurt 1,798/mi²

63 Kahla 1,963/mi²

64 Hermsdorf 2,131/mi²

65 Jena 2,311/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Thuringia offer spacious living with more land per resident. Neuhaus has just 66 people per square mile. These cities provide room to spread out with larger lot sizes and more open space.

Low-density cities typically feature more single-family homes with larger yards, easier parking, and less traffic congestion. They appeal to families seeking space, privacy, and access to nature without moving to a fully rural area.

While the spread-out nature of these cities means longer drives to amenities and greater reliance on personal vehicles, many residents value the trade-off for quieter neighborhoods and a more relaxed pace of life.

Did You Know?

1. In Neuhaus, there are only 66 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 424,200 square feet of city space.
2. Low-density cities often have significantly lower housing costs due to more available land for development.
3. Many of the least dense cities are located in the western United States, where vast open spaces define the landscape.

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