Beckum
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Beckum is a charming town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, celebrated for its historical landmarks, traditional festivals, and welcoming atmosphere. With its blend of urban amenities and rural tranquility, it's ideal for travelers seeking a genuine small-town German experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
37,452
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.76°, 8.04°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,003
Local Cost
$1,107
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
75
English
68
Temperature
9.6°C
Summer Avg
17.9°C
Winter Avg
1.6°C
Record High
36.6°C
Record Low
-18.0°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
789 mm
Internet Speed
108 Mbps
Upload
25 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
67
Coworking
1
Cafes
9
Nightlife
8
Parks
49
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DTM
Distance
40 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
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 43 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.
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 64/100.