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Arapahoe, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Furnas County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,010 Population 1,041/sq mi density
$63,173 Median Income $29,238 per capita
$95,000 Home Value $156,472 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
137 Violent Crime/100K 2,805 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$63,173 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
137 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Arapahoe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,179 ft (664 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density1,041/sq mi
Coordinates40.3051°N, 99.8980°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFurnas County County
Nearest AirportMc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (MCK)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.8"
35% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 3.74"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability69.5 / 100
Community Resilience52.6 / 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 Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

97 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jun 22, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M4.6 128 km
Apr 10, 2018 10 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.7 118 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 144 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 130 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 128 km
Jan 4, 2016 11 km NW of Westerville, Nebraska M3.5 135 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 114 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 107 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 134 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 145 km
Sep 16, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 146 km
Apr 9, 2018 10 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 117 km
Apr 19, 2018 9 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 117 km
Sep 14, 2016 10 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 144 km
Nov 13, 2001 Kansas M3.3 43 km
May 24, 2023 12 km S of Alton, Kansas M3.2 133 km
Sep 19, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.2 147 km
Jul 5, 2019 Kansas M3.1 121 km
Apr 10, 2018 3 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.1 124 km
Aug 31, 2016 9 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.1 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

540 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 3 fatalities, 44 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 10, 1985 EF4 90 km 0
Jun 6, 1956 EF4 100 km 0
May 17, 2019 EF3 47 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 48 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 64 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 20, 2007 EF3 49 km 0
May 17, 2000 EF3 82 km 0
Jun 3, 1999 EF3 54 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 34 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 58 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 80 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF3 92 km 0
Sep 11, 1978 EF3 34 km 0
Jun 18, 1975 EF3 88 km 1
Jun 18, 1975 EF3 76 km 0
Jun 18, 1975 EF3 47 km 0
Jun 18, 1975 EF3 41 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

14 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROAD 702 (45,166 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 ROAD 702 45,166 30 km
2022 ROAD 739 32,997 11 km
2002 UNNAMED 15,972 73 km
2002 UNNAMED 11,012 97 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,488 93 km
2010 H-RX-F KIR NON NFP 1,435 95 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,397 100 km
2022 KIRWIN SOUTHEAST RX 1,367 96 km
2020 PRAIRIE DOG 1,257 52 km
2016 KSKIR RX WUI FY16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT BURNS 1,123 91 km
2011 W-RX-F NON FUNDED TREATMENT_KSKIR 1,083 91 km
2023 NERBR-HFR-FY23-RX-PETERSON 1,061 29 km
2008 H RX F BOTTOMS 1,009 98 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,009 64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 0.6 in
March 40°F (4°C) 1.8 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in
July 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 2.7 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.0 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 0.6 in

Arapahoe has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 28°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.5").

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