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Barneston, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Gage County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
107
Population
446/sq mi density
$45,625
Median Income
$23,560 per capita
$29,600
Home Value
$327,404 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
1,075
Violent Crime/100K
3,349 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$45,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$29,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,075 violent crimes/100K (183% above avg)
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Barneston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. The area receives 18.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,208 ft (368 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 446/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0490°N, 96.5736°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Gage County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lincoln (LNK) 60 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in |
Barneston has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 24°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.6").