Issum
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Issum is a charming small town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, known for its traditional architecture, friendly atmosphere, and scenic rural surroundings. It offers an authentic taste of Lower Rhine culture, with easy access to nature, local eateries, and cultural landmarks.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
12,391
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.53°, 6.43°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,948
Local Cost
$1,120
Local Income
$2,250
Cashless
68
English
62
Temperature
10.2°C
Summer Avg
18.0°C
Winter Avg
2.5°C
Record High
37.8°C
Record Low
-16.3°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
790 mm
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
28
Walk Score
28
Footways
55.0
Airport
NRN
Distance
22 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 2025-12-07.
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: 72/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.