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Kerpen
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Kerpen is a lively town in the Rhine-Erft district of North Rhine-Westphalia, blending accessibility to Cologne with its own historical charm. Renowned as the birthplace of Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher, it features medieval landmarks, scenic parks, and a welcoming, community-focused atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
67,627
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
50.87°, 6.70°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
86
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,168
Local Cost
$1,260
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
80
English
69
Temperature
10.1°C
Summer Avg
18.5°C
Winter Avg
2.0°C
Record High
40.2°C
Record Low
-17.1°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
791 mm
Internet Speed
84 Mbps
Upload
34 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
13
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
3
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CGN
Distance
31 km
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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 16 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 76/100.
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