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Albion, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Nance County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,733 Population 1,469/sq mi density
$70,761 Median Income $37,427 per capita
$210,800 Home Value $301,335 Zillow
$731 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
69 Violent Crime/100K 1,714 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,761 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$210,800 home value, $731/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
69 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Albion experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.2 inches. The area receives 26.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.3°F
11% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,774 ft (541 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density1,469/sq mi
Coordinates41.6872°N, 97.9987°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNance County County
Nearest AirportNorfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (OFK)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.2"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 26.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.02"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score21.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability25.0 / 100
Community Resilience67.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.7 on Feb 5, 2025.

Nov 3, 2002 16 km SSW of Butte, Nebraska M4.3 141 km
Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 99 km
Jan 4, 2016 11 km NW of Westerville, Nebraska M3.5 124 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 69 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 56 km
Jul 18, 1990 10 km SSW of Ord, Nebraska M3.0 82 km
Jan 1, 2020 2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska M2.8 83 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 36 km
Mar 6, 2024 6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska M2.5 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

628 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 364 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 77 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 60 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 86 km 1
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 91 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 89 km 3
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 74 km 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 94 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 67 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 76 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF4 45 km 0
May 30, 1954 EF4 23 km 6
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 75 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 72 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 3, 1999 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 11, 1984 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 25, 1984 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 85 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOWERY (4,881 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 LOWERY 4,881 99 km
1995 UNNAMED 2,911 53 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,456 57 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 26°F (-3°C) 0.7 in
March 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
July 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.0 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
October 51°F (10°C) 1.7 in
November 35°F (2°C) 1.4 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 0.6 in

Albion has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 22°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.5").

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