Allen, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Dixon County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
447 Population 1,208/sq mi density
$53,125 Median Income $26,393 per capita
$111,600 Home Value $142,317 Zillow
$638 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$53,125 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,600 home value, $638/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Allen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. The area receives 35.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,524 ft (465 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density1,208/sq mi
Coordinates42.4144°N, 96.8432°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDixon County County
Nearest AirportSioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.8"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 35.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.64"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score8.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience32.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Feb 5, 2025.

Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 58 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 74 km
Jan 4, 2021 5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota M3.1 109 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 93 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 149 km
Mar 6, 2024 6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska M2.5 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

607 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 333 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 32 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 57 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 71 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 52 km 1
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 37 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 61 km 0
Jun 23, 2003 EF4 40 km 1
Jul 28, 1986 EF4 31 km 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF4 32 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 64 km 0
Jun 7, 1965 EF4 90 km 1
Jun 23, 1952 EF4 90 km 0
Jul 15, 1950 EF4 71 km 0
Jun 17, 2014 EF3 37 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 91 km 4
Jul 5, 1994 EF3 46 km 0
May 27, 1991 EF3 67 km 0
Aug 3, 1981 EF3 99 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SIX PACK (1,649 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 SIX PACK 1,649 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 24°F (-5°C) 1.0 in
March 36°F (2°C) 1.6 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
May 60°F (15°C) 4.0 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.5 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.3 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 1.0 in

Allen has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 20°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.6").

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