Rahden
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Rahden is a charming small town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, blending historic character with a peaceful, rural setting. It's known for its friendly community and access to nature, making it a relaxing place to visit.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
15,859
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
52.43°, 8.61°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,632
Local Cost
$1,047
Local Income
$2,000
Cashless
60
English
55
Temperature
9.6°C
Summer Avg
17.8°C
Winter Avg
1.6°C
Record High
35.1°C
Record Low
-19.8°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
706 mm
Internet Speed
103 Mbps
Upload
42 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
3
Parks
2
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
274.0
Airport
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Distance
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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 1 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 2025-12-06.
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 70/100.