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Ayr, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Adams County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
116 Population 483/sq mi density
$56,250 Median Income $21,787 per capita
$116,300 Home Value $208,289 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
291 Violent Crime/100K 3,797 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
291 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Ayr experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches. The area receives 21.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,832 ft (558 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density483/sq mi
Coordinates40.4378°N, 98.4409°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAdams County County
Nearest AirportKearney Regional (EAR)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.9"
27% below US avg
Snowfall 21.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.49"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score64.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability15.8 / 100
Community Resilience82.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

99 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 55 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 83 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 80 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 87 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 81 km
Jan 4, 2016 11 km NW of Westerville, Nebraska M3.5 144 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 80 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 30 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 56 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 78 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 122 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 80 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 81 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 120 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 88 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 79 km
Jun 12, 2017 6 km N of Jewell, Kansas M3.2 83 km
May 24, 2023 12 km S of Alton, Kansas M3.2 128 km
Mar 13, 2025 0 km SE of Glen Elder, Kansas M3.2 105 km
Apr 7, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.2 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

846 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 22 fatalities, 522 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1964 EF5 14 km 4
May 22, 2004 EF4 95 km 1
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 44 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF4 99 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 55 km 3
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 50 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 50 km 4
May 8, 1965 EF4 90 km 0
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 75 km 1
Jun 6, 1956 EF4 81 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 86 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 100 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 28 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 88 km 0
May 27, 2013 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 87 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 89 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 85 km 0
Sep 22, 2001 EF3 40 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTH BRANCH (10,926 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 NORTH BRANCH 10,926 55 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,009 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 0.6 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.2 in
September 65°F (18°C) 2.9 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.3 in
December 28°F (-3°C) 0.7 in

Ayr has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 25°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.5").

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