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Kelkheim (Taunus)

City in Hessen, Germany

Overview

Kelkheim (Taunus) is a green, tranquil town set on the slopes of the Taunus mountains, just outside Frankfurt. It's known for its beautiful landscapes, a strong community spirit, and a blend of modern amenities with traditional German charm. The city is a gateway to both leisurely hikes and convenient urban excursions.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Hessen
Population
29,106
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.14°, 8.45°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,315
Local Cost
$1,500
Local Income
$2,980
Cashless
85
English
65
Temperature
10.2°C
Summer Avg
19.9°C
Winter Avg
1.0°C
Record High
39.8°C
Record Low
-19.3°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
669 mm
Internet Speed
58 Mbps
Upload
26 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
3
Parks
8
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
WIE
Distance
13 km

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Am Marktplatz Eppenhain Fischbach

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Source-backed data

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 30 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 4 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-22.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.

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