Rackwitz
City in Saxony, Germany
Overview
Rackwitz is a small, peaceful town just north of Leipzig in Saxony, Germany, offering a relaxed rural atmosphere with easy access to city amenities. It's characterized by historical sites, local festivals, and scenic countryside, making it ideal for families and nature lovers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Germany
Land
Saxony
Population
5,563
Time Zone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
51.43°, 12.38°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,615
Local Cost
$1,070
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
70
English
40
Temperature
9.6°C
Summer Avg
19.2°C
Winter Avg
0.3°C
Record High
37.3°C
Record Low
-22.3°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
619 mm
Internet Speed
57 Mbps
Upload
90 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
31
Walk Score
31
Footways
62.0
Airport
LEJ
Distance
10 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 4 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 60/100.