Arcadia, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Custer County County
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
347
Population
609/sq mi density
$82,273
Median Income
$40,060 per capita
$118,200
Home Value
$218,907 Zillow
$537
Median Rent
13.3% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$82,273 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,200 home value, $537/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Arcadia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches. The area receives 25.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,158 ft (658 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 609/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4248°N, 99.1261°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Custer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kearney Regional (EAR) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 28.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 19.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in |
Arcadia has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 23°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.5").