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Arthur, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Arthur County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
99 Population 319/sq mi density
$38,750 Median Income $21,112 per capita
$108,300 Home Value $252,503 Zillow
$900 Median Rent 38.8% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
66 Violent Crime/100K 2,579 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$38,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,300 home value, $900/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
66 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Arthur experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.6 inches. The area receives 32.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,642 ft (1,110 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density319/sq mi
Coordinates41.5719°N, 101.6923°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyArthur County County
Nearest AirportNorth Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (LBF)
61 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.6"
46% below US avg
Snowfall 32.9"
Wettest Month (May) 2.05"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.98"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score0.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability11.4 / 100
Community Resilience3.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.0 on Jan 1, 2025.

Apr 10, 2018 10 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.7 133 km
Oct 18, 2012 28 km NW of Hyannis, Nebraska M3.6 74 km
Aug 19, 2015 13 km S of Halsey, Nebraska M3.6 121 km
Aug 26, 1991 15 km SSE of Brownlee, Nebraska M3.4 116 km
Apr 19, 2018 9 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 131 km
Apr 9, 2018 10 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 132 km
Apr 11, 2016 11 km E of Brownlee, Nebraska M3.2 128 km
Feb 20, 1993 21 km WSW of Cody, Nebraska M3.1 141 km
Apr 10, 2018 3 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.1 129 km
Apr 16, 2018 8 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.1 133 km
Sep 30, 1990 29 km SE of Hyannis, Nebraska M3.0 31 km
Apr 16, 2007 11 km WSW of Maywood, Nebraska M3.0 134 km
Jan 1, 2025 4 km S of Brownlee, Nebraska M3.0 116 km
Apr 15, 2018 8 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M2.6 133 km
Aug 6, 2012 21 km WNW of Mullen, Nebraska M2.5 66 km
Apr 10, 2018 4 km NW of Arnold, Nebraska M2.5 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

328 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 19 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 25, 2024 EF3 59 km 0
Mar 18, 2012 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 18, 2012 EF3 83 km 0
May 2, 1991 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 25, 1989 EF3 88 km 0
Jul 10, 1977 EF3 8 km 0
May 18, 1977 EF3 96 km 0
Jul 27, 1972 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 27, 1960 EF3 100 km 0
May 23, 2024 EF2 35 km 0
Jun 28, 2016 EF2 59 km 0
Mar 18, 2012 EF2 82 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF2 91 km 0
Jun 20, 2003 EF2 49 km 0
May 21, 1995 EF2 79 km 0
May 18, 1990 EF2 88 km 0
Jul 15, 1983 EF2 36 km 0
Oct 15, 1980 EF2 46 km 0
May 18, 1977 EF2 68 km 0
Jun 25, 1970 EF2 42 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (77,236 ac, 1999).

Year Name Acres Distance
1999 UNNAMED 77,236 93 km
1995 UNNAMED 27,237 63 km
2012 UNNAMED 17,990 43 km
2012 TURNER TATANKA 15,749 40 km
1989 MORRILL CO 14,497 91 km
2012 KEITH COUNTY COMPLEX 13,526 29 km
2012 JEFFRIES 8,853 67 km
1999 UNNAMED 7,793 99 km
2011 HARVEST CA 6,526 97 km
2000 DRYWELLS 6,492 37 km
2019 RED KATE 6,115 49 km
2012 UNNAMED 6,014 81 km
2011 THEDFORD II 4,133 93 km
1998 SUGARLOAF 4,075 63 km
1987 UNNAMED 3,439 28 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,192 15 km
1986 W BLUE CREEK 3,167 63 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,926 94 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,271 98 km
2011 MOTHERS DAY 2,047 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.1 in
March 37°F (3°C) 1.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in Wettest
June 67°F (19°C) 2.0 in
July 74°F (23°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.3 in
September 62°F (16°C) 1.3 in
October 49°F (10°C) 1.0 in Driest
November 35°F (2°C) 1.2 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 1.2 in

Arthur has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.1") and October the driest (1.0").

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