Heek
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Heek is a charming small town in the Münsterland region, valued for its peaceful rural scenery and friendly community. The town features historic architecture, local events, and a relaxing pace away from city bustle.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
8,788
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
52.12°, 7.10°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,940
Local Cost
$1,060
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
75
English
60
Temperature
10.0°C
Summer Avg
17.8°C
Winter Avg
2.3°C
Record High
36.8°C
Record Low
-17.2°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
768 mm
Internet Speed
45 Mbps
Upload
14 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
4
Transport
12
Walk Score
12
Footways
23.0
Airport
ENS
Distance
23 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 7 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.
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 75/100.