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Germany / Central Europe

Husum, Germany City Intelligence

Husum is an indexed city in Germany (Central Europe), with a metropolitan population of about ~24K. This profile brings together deterministic city-intelligence indicators for Husum spanning cost of living, climate, safety and quality of life, economy and jobs, education, and healthcare. Husum is a central europe city of about ~24K in Germany. On the composite city-intelligence score, Husum sits around the indexed median (76/100).

Last updated
2026-05-16
Data year
2025
Population
~24K
View of Husum, Germany

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Overall score

Use the Husum profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in Germany and across Central Europe, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations.

Overall76/100
Affordability50/100
Air quality78/100
Energy81/100

Overall city intelligence

Good

76/100

Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.

Data confidence

Directional

Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.

Verified utility layers

See country hub

Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.

Husum data table

The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.

Husum city intelligence data table
MetricValueContext
Overall score76/100Composite score across major city intelligence modules.
Cost of Living50/100Husum's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality78/100Husum's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy81/100Husum's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety76/100Husum's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed79/100Husum's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk76/100Husum's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
Resilience76/100Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context.

Safety

Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.

Safety

Overall safety83/100
Low crime85/100
Personal safety84/100
Night safety79/100
Road safety80/100

Husum ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (83/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.

Quality of Life

A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.

Quality of Life

Quality of life84/100
Healthcare89/100
Education83/100
Green space97/100
Cleanliness89/100
Infrastructure90/100
Mobility65/100

Husum has a very high quality-of-life estimate (84/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure.

Family Friendliness

How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.

Family Friendliness

Family friendliness84/100
Education83/100
Green space97/100
Overall safety83/100

Husum scores very high for family living (84/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Digital nomad suitability76/100
Walkability75/100
Cycling83/100
Infrastructure90/100

Husum is high for remote workers (76/100), based on connectivity, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

Retirement Suitability

Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.

Retirement Suitability

Retirement suitability79/100
Healthcare89/100
Cleanliness89/100
Outdoor lifestyle54/100

Husum is high for retirement (79/100), appealing for healthcare access and a clean environment.

Emergency and public safety in Husum

Local public safety guidance for Husum, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.

Verified
Germany emergency contacts
ServiceNumberNotes
European emergency11224/7112 reaches fire and ambulance dispatch nationwide.
Police11024/7
Fire and ambulance11224/7

For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Husum, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Germany emergency profile.

Public safety sources

Each emergency contact above is attributed to an official emergency service or government publisher. Confirm current numbers directly with these sources.

Last verified: 2026-05-16

Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.

Healthcare and hospitals in Husum

Healthcare context for Husum, with national-level information from Germany where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.

Verified

For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Husum, see the Germany healthcare profile.

Healthcare sources

Each entry above is attributed to an official government, public health, or recognised health-system publisher. Confirm current information directly with these sources.

Last verified: 2026-05-16

Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.

Transport and mobility in Husum

Local mobility context for Husum, with national-level context from Germany where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.

Verified

For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Husum, see the Germany transport profile.

Transport sources

Each entry above is attributed to an official transport authority, national operator, airport publisher, or government source. Confirm current information directly with these publishers.

Last verified: 2026-05-16

Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.

Air quality dataset

Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Husum. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.

Air quality dataset for Husum

Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025

Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location

Source-attributed values for Husum will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.

Husum air-quality dataset coverage
MetricValueData yearStatus
Air qualityVerified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location.

Data provenance

Source attribution
  • Global City Intelligence — air-quality dataset

    Verified data unavailable
    Publisher
    Global City Intelligence
    Last verified
    2026-05-16

    The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).

Quick answers

Quick, evidence-based answers about Husum drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.

Quick answers about Husum

Is Husum worth visiting?

Yes — excellent quality of life (84/100), with nearby nature such as Eiderstedt, Nordstrand.

Is Husum good for families?

Excellent (84/100) on safety, schools and green space.

Is Husum affordable?

Around average cost; about €1,710/month for one person (estimate).

When is the best time to visit Husum?

Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.

What are Husum's main industries?

Mainly manufacturing, automotive, tourism.

What is the climate in Husum?

A humid continental climate, averaging about 5.1°C.

Does Husum have universities?

Higher education is strong (65/100).

What is healthcare like in Husum?

Healthcare access is strong (68/100).

Is Husum good for retirement?

Retirement suitability is strong (67/100).

What nature is near Husum?

Within ~170 km: Eiderstedt, Nordstrand.

Explore Husum modules

City pages link to module and ranking pages so crawlers can move through the topic cluster naturally.

Cost of Living in Husum

Husum's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.

Air Quality in Husum

Husum's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.

Energy in Husum

Husum's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.

Safety in Husum

Husum's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.

Internet Speed in Husum

Husum's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.

Climate Risk in Husum

Husum's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.

City rankings

Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.

Cost of living in Husum

Cost of living estimates for Husum — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.

Climate in Husum

Climate profile for Husum — Humid Continental climate, annual average 5.1°C, comfort score 63/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.

Economy and jobs in Husum

Economy and jobs profile for Husum — industrial city, economy score 72/100, key industries including manufacturing, automotive, tourism. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.

Universities and education in Husum

Education profile for Husum — regional education center, education score 62/100, 4 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.

Healthcare and retirement in Husum

Healthcare and retirement profile for Husum — healthcare access city, healthcare score 68/100, retirement score 67/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.

Visual guide to Husum

Source-attributed visual context for Husum using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.

Weekend trip planning guide for Husum

Weekend trip planning checklist for Husum — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.

Nearby weekend places from Husum

Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.

Estimate a monthly budget for Husum

Estimate a monthly budget for Husum using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.

Plan a trip budget for Husum

Plan a trip budget for Husum using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.

Nearby cities from Husum

Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Husum. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.

Flensburg, Germany

Nearby city · about 42 km from Husum. Explore Flensburg's city intelligence profile.

Cuxhaven, Germany

Nearby city · about 72 km from Husum. Explore Cuxhaven's city intelligence profile.

Kiel, Germany

Nearby city · about 72 km from Husum. Explore Kiel's city intelligence profile.

Elmshorn, Germany

Same region · about 89 km from Husum. Explore Elmshorn's city intelligence profile.

Stade, Germany

Same region · about 101 km from Husum. Explore Stade's city intelligence profile.

Norderstedt, Germany

Same region · about 106 km from Husum. Explore Norderstedt's city intelligence profile.

Bremerhaven, Germany

Same region · about 108 km from Husum. Explore Bremerhaven's city intelligence profile.

Kolding, Denmark

Cross-border · about 116 km from Husum. Explore Kolding's city intelligence profile.

Esbjerg, Denmark

Cross-border · about 117 km from Husum. Explore Esbjerg's city intelligence profile.

Hamburg, Germany

Same region · about 120 km from Husum. Explore Hamburg's city intelligence profile.

Related collections

Regional discovery collections that include Husum — named natural regions grouping nearby nature, parks, lakes, coasts, and mountains for local-first day and weekend planning.

Themed collections

Theme-first discovery collections that include Husum — grouped by outdoor interest (mountains, lakes, coasts, forests, national parks) rather than geography.

Husum FAQ

Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Husum, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.

Frequently asked questions about Husum

Is Husum worth visiting?

Husum has a very high quality-of-life estimate (84/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as Eiderstedt, Nordstrand and Standortübungsplatz Husum within weekend range.

What is it like to live in Husum?

Husum has a very high quality-of-life estimate (84/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 84/100 for overall quality of life.

How much does it cost to live in Husum?

A single resident of Husum spends roughly €1,710 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near €910. Overall the city is around average cost for Germany. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.

What should I know about moving to Husum?

Plan for around-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Husum is high for remote workers (76/100), based on connectivity, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

What is the job market like in Husum?

Husum's labour market is strong, with opportunities concentrated in manufacturing, tourism and hospitality and technology. Husum has a manufacturing-oriented economy with strengths in manufacturing, automotive and tourism.

Is Husum good for digital nomads and remote work?

Husum offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 80/100.

What are the education options in Husum?

Husum is a regional education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Economics, Social Sciences and Engineering.

Is Husum a good place to study?

Husum offers a moderate student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, strong quality of life and good connectivity.

What is healthcare like in Husum?

Husum has solid baseline healthcare access, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 68/100. Residents have strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.

Is Husum a good place to retire?

Husum offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 67/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space, walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.

What is the climate like in Husum?

Husum has a humid continental climate, averaging about 5.1°C annually with roughly 721 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jan.

Is Husum a safe place to live?

Husum ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (83/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.

How easy is it to get around Husum?

Husum indexes a walkability score of 75 and a cycling score of 83 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.

What nature and outdoor places are near Husum?

Nature destinations within about 170 km of Husum include Eiderstedt, Nordstrand and Standortübungsplatz Husum. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.

Is Husum good for families?

Husum scores very high for family living (84/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.

What outdoor activities are there around Husum?

Husum rates 54/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 97/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Eiderstedt, Nordstrand and Standortübungsplatz Husum supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.

Interpretation

Use the Husum profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in Germany and across Central Europe, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations. Its standout dimensions are energy (81/100) and internet speed (79/100). The area most worth watching is cost of living (50/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.

Country context is available on the Germany country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Husum appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.

Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.

Sources

4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.