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Alexandria, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Thayer County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
77 Population 193/sq mi density
$51,771 Median Income $31,331 per capita
$50,700 Home Value $82,857 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
53 Violent Crime/100K 693 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$51,771 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$50,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
53 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Alexandria experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 20.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,431 ft (436 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density193/sq mi
Coordinates40.2475°N, 97.3878°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyThayer County County
Nearest AirportLincoln (LNK)
55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 20.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.41"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score38.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.6 / 100
Community Resilience44.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

86 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 72 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 84 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 87 km
Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 131 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 78 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 87 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 103 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 87 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 72 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 80 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 84 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 84 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 74 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 102 km
Apr 6, 2023 6 km N of Bennington, Kansas M3.3 130 km
Mar 13, 2025 0 km SE of Glen Elder, Kansas M3.2 115 km
Jun 12, 2017 6 km N of Jewell, Kansas M3.2 86 km
Apr 7, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.2 87 km
May 6, 2021 2 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.1 75 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.0 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

755 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 12 fatalities, 274 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1964 EF5 90 km 4
May 22, 2004 EF4 9 km 1
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 72 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 100 km 0
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 40 km 1
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 94 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 45 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 50 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 68 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 96 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 77 km 0
Sep 22, 2001 EF3 53 km 0
Jul 24, 1993 EF3 28 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 26 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 25 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 32 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTH BRANCH (10,926 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 NORTH BRANCH 10,926 84 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,819 93 km
2016 BLUE RAPIDS 1,744 96 km
2023 ROCK CREEK 1,433 33 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,296 44 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 0.7 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 0.8 in

Alexandria has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 25°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.6").

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