Alliance, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Sheridan County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
8,089
Population
1,654/sq mi density
$65,599
Median Income
$32,237 per capita
$156,300
Home Value
$181,647 Zillow
$743
Median Rent
19.9% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
237
Violent Crime/100K
885 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$65,599 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,300 home value, $743/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
237 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Alliance experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.9 inches. The area receives 45.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.2°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,970 ft (1,210 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,654/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1026°N, 102.8762°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sheridan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (BFF) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 13.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
Alliance has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.2").