Sprockhövel
City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Overview
Sprockhövel is a charming small city in North Rhine-Westphalia, known for its picturesque landscapes and welcoming community. The city seamlessly combines rural tranquility with convenient proximity to the larger Ruhr area cities, making it ideal for families and nature lovers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
North Rhine-Westphalia
Population
24,956
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.35°, 7.24°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
86
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,958
Local Cost
$1,132
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
75
English
65
Temperature
9.6°C
Summer Avg
17.9°C
Winter Avg
1.6°C
Record High
39.2°C
Record Low
-17.5°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
883 mm
Internet Speed
139 Mbps
Upload
38 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ESS
Distance
22 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 2 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 74/100.