Anoka, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Boyd County County

3.0 /5.0

B Good

42 Population 75/sq mi density

$88,750 Median Income $16,526 per capita

$225,000 Home Value $182,292 Zillow

48°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr

108 Violent Crime/100K 352 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.6 / 5.0

$88,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$225,000 home value, /mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

108 violent crimes/100K

Education

2.4 / 5.0

17.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Anoka experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.4 inches. The area receives 36.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	47.5°F
	12% below US avg
January Average	21°F (-6°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,651 ft (503 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density	75/sq mi
Coordinates	42.9460°N, 98.8285°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Boyd County County
Nearest Airport	Ainsworth Regional (ANW) 64 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.4"

28% below US avg

Snowfall 36.1"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.82"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	32.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	3.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	32.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 27, 2025.

Nov 3, 2002	16 km SSW of Butte, Nebraska	M4.3	21 km
Jun 4, 2021	10 km NE of Anoka, Nebraska	M3.7	10 km
Feb 6, 1996	1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska	M3.6	116 km
Oct 25, 1990	8 km N of Plankinton, South Dakota	M3.6	99 km
Jan 25, 1994	8 km E of Wood Lake, Nebraska	M3.3	113 km
Jun 18, 2015	15 km SSE of Valentine, Nebraska	M3.3	136 km
Jun 4, 2021	9 km ENE of Anoka, Nebraska	M3.1	10 km
Jan 4, 2021	5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota	M3.1	79 km
Feb 7, 2014	11 km NE of Bijou Hills, South Dakota	M3.0	75 km
Feb 1, 2006	6 km ENE of Bassett, Nebraska	M2.9	64 km
Jul 3, 1995	9 km SSW of Fort Thompson, South Dakota	M2.8	129 km
Jan 1, 2020	2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska	M2.8	83 km
Mar 20, 2010	9 km NNW of Springview, Nebraska	M2.7	79 km
Feb 5, 2025	8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska	M2.7	137 km
Apr 27, 2025	9 km NE of Burke, South Dakota	M2.5	46 km
Jan 16, 2022	9 km NE of Plankinton, South Dakota	M2.5	98 km
Mar 6, 2024	6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska	M2.5	85 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

379 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 1 fatality, 152 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 8, 1965	EF5	73 km	0
May 29, 1962	EF4	43 km	0
Oct 4, 2013	EF3	96 km	0
May 5, 2007	EF3	88 km	0
Jun 9, 2003	EF3	46 km	0
Jul 24, 1971	EF3	100 km	0
Jun 26, 1965	EF3	82 km	0
Jun 21, 1965	EF3	85 km	0
May 8, 1965	EF3	97 km	0
May 8, 1965	EF3	48 km	0
Jun 5, 1962	EF3	76 km	0
May 21, 1962	EF3	12 km	0
May 16, 1962	EF3	17 km	0
May 15, 1962	EF3	54 km	0
May 14, 1962	EF3	62 km	0
May 14, 1962	EF3	89 km	0
Jun 18, 1954	EF3	78 km	0
May 12, 2023	EF2	97 km	0
May 10, 2015	EF2	52 km	0
Oct 4, 2013	EF2	99 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (6,910 ac, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2012	UNNAMED	6,910	64 km
1995	UNNAMED	3,145	92 km
2012	UNNAMED	2,875	53 km
2002	UNNAMED	2,130	93 km
2000	NOVOTNY AND WAGNER	1,968	92 km
2012	KAYLKOWSKI	1,966	31 km
2012	SIX PACK	1,649	80 km
2023	SDLDR-HFR-FY23-RX-BROKEN ARROW UNITS B-C-D-E-G-H-I	1,185	60 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	21°F (-6°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	27°F (-3°C)	0.5 in
March	37°F (3°C)	1.6 in
April	49°F (9°C)	2.3 in
May	60°F (16°C)	3.2 in
June	70°F (21°C)	3.8 in	Wettest
July	74°F (23°C)	3.1 in	Warmest
August	74°F (23°C)	2.5 in
September	64°F (18°C)	2.4 in
October	51°F (11°C)	1.5 in
November	35°F (2°C)	0.9 in
December	24°F (-5°C)	0.6 in

Anoka has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 21°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.4").

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