Hilchenbach
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Hilchenbach is a charming small town set in the Siegerland region of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It offers a blend of historical architecture, scenic nature, and a relaxed pace of life, making it ideal for those seeking authentic regional experiences. Rich in local culture, Hilchenbach is surrounded by forests and hills perfect for walking and cycling.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
14,714
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.00°, 8.11°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
92
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,887
Local Cost
$978
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
80
English
65
Temperature
8.3°C
Summer Avg
16.8°C
Winter Avg
0.0°C
Record High
36.8°C
Record Low
-19.0°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
909 mm
Internet Speed
208 Mbps
Upload
34 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
32
Walk Score
32
Footways
64.0
Airport
SGE
Distance
32 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 76/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.