Barneston, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Gage County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
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
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good 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
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 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.5 inches. The area receives 15.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
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 | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 73.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
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) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in |
Barneston has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 24°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (0.5").