Otterbach
City in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Overview
Otterbach is a charming small town situated near Kaiserslautern in the Rhineland-Palatinate region of Germany. It's known for its friendly atmosphere, traditional architecture, and proximity to countryside landscapes. The town offers a peaceful escape with easy access to nature and local German culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Rhineland-Palatinate
Population
4,060
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
49.49°, 7.73°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
89
Female Safety
86
LGBTQ+ Safety
77
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,847
Local Cost
$1,140
Local Income
$2,350
Cashless
60
English
63
Temperature
9.3°C
Summer Avg
18.4°C
Winter Avg
0.6°C
Record High
38.7°C
Record Low
-19.5°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
716 mm
Internet Speed
110 Mbps
Upload
24 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
24
Walk Score
24
Footways
48.0
Airport
RMS
Distance
11 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 22 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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.