Herford
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Herford is a small city in North Rhine-Westphalia that boasts medieval architecture, lively markets, and a growing arts scene. Its pedestrian-friendly center and local festivals showcase a unique blend of tradition and modern German life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
67,265
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
52.11°, 8.67°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,809
Local Cost
$1,060
Local Income
$2,450
Cashless
70
English
55
Temperature
9.3°C
Summer Avg
17.6°C
Winter Avg
1.3°C
Record High
35.3°C
Record Low
-18.4°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
794 mm
Internet Speed
159 Mbps
Upload
28 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
57
Coworking
2
Cafes
21
Nightlife
11
Parks
23
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BFE
Distance
19 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 18 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 75/100.