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Alda, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Hall County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
585 Population 1,045/sq mi density
$50,000 Median Income $23,239 per capita
$86,500 Home Value $242,463 Zillow
$1,075 Median Rent 21.1% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
257 Violent Crime/100K 4,359 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,500 home value, $1,075/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
257 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Alda experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.6 inches. The area receives 27.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,915 ft (584 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density1,045/sq mi
Coordinates40.8666°N, 98.4679°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHall County County
Nearest AirportCentral Nebraska Regional (GRI)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.6"
30% below US avg
Snowfall 27.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score74.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability20.2 / 100
Community Resilience62.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

83 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 17, 2025.

Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 101 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 127 km
Apr 10, 2018 10 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.7 148 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 129 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 132 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 128 km
Jan 4, 2016 11 km NW of Westerville, Nebraska M3.5 108 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 128 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 78 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 102 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 149 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 125 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 127 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 127 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 73 km
Apr 9, 2018 10 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 150 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 132 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 126 km
Apr 7, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.2 127 km
Jun 12, 2017 6 km N of Jewell, Kansas M3.2 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

776 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 27 fatalities, 423 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1964 EF5 36 km 4
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 91 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 15 km 3
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 95 km 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 17 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 44 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 11 km 4
May 5, 1964 EF4 60 km 0
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 82 km 1
Jun 6, 1956 EF4 54 km 0
Jun 7, 1953 EF4 76 km 11
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 40 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 88 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 51 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 67 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 76 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 55 km 0
Sep 22, 2001 EF3 64 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 60 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 0.7 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 2.9 in
September 65°F (18°C) 2.8 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.2 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 0.7 in

Alda has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.5").

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