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Adams, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Johnson County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
513 Population 869/sq mi density
$82,917 Median Income $35,709 per capita
$194,400 Home Value $387,567 Zillow
$842 Median Rent 23.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
1,075 Violent Crime/100K 3,349 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$82,917 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$194,400 home value, $842/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,075 violent crimes/100K (183% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Adams experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. The area receives 18.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,246 ft (380 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density869/sq mi
Coordinates40.4590°N, 96.5074°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJohnson County County
Nearest AirportLincoln (LNK)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.3"
18% below US avg
Snowfall 18.8"
Wettest Month (May) 4.33"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score4.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience66.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Jul 17, 2022.

Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 150 km
Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 55 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 83 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 146 km
May 6, 2021 2 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.1 149 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 149 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 132 km
Jan 6, 2014 5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska M2.9 39 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 74 km
Jan 19, 2019 6 km SSE of Formoso, Kansas M2.6 149 km
Aug 31, 2017 7 km S of Courtland, Kansas M2.6 145 km
Oct 28, 2017 9 km NW of Jamestown, Kansas M2.5 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

651 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 441 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 2024 EF4 84 km 0
May 22, 2004 EF4 71 km 1
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 65 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 87 km 3
Jun 22, 1964 EF4 93 km 0
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 91 km 1
Apr 5, 1954 EF4 96 km 0
Aug 13, 1952 EF4 85 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 45 km 0
May 21, 2019 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 3, 2014 EF3 67 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 84 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 94 km 0
Jul 24, 1993 EF3 51 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 51 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 18 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 100 km 0
Aug 28, 1979 EF3 81 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,819 ac, 1996).

Year Name Acres Distance
1996 UNNAMED 1,819 87 km
2023 ROCK CREEK 1,433 62 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,296 77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 0.8 in
March 40°F (5°C) 2.3 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 0.9 in

Adams has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 24°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.6").

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