Dettingen an der Erms

City in Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Overview

Dettingen an der Erms is a charming small town set in the foothills of the Swabian Alb in Baden-Württemberg. Known for its natural beauty, local traditions, and friendly atmosphere, it offers an authentic taste of rural southern Germany. The local river, scenic trails, and historic buildings make it a peaceful destination for visitors.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Baden-Württemberg
Population
10,204
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
48.53°, 9.34°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
89
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
86
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,895
Local Cost
$1,240
Local Income
$2,450
Cashless
65
English
64
Temperature
8.6°C
Summer Avg
17.8°C
Winter Avg
-0.4°C
Record High
35.6°C
Record Low
-21.0°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
865 mm
Internet Speed
191 Mbps
Upload
28 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
2
Parks
0
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
208.0
Airport
STR
Distance
20 km

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NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 20 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

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Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.