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Bartley, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Red Willow County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
396 Population 421/sq mi density
$61,875 Median Income $29,257 per capita
$86,200 Home Value $160,227 Zillow
$917 Median Rent 33.2% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
78 Violent Crime/100K 3,079 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$61,875 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,200 home value, $917/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
78 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Bartley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches. The area receives 24.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,346 ft (715 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density421/sq mi
Coordinates40.2511°N, 100.3104°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRed Willow County County
Nearest AirportMc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (MCK)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"
38% below US avg
Snowfall 24.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score20.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.4 / 100
Community Resilience45.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

55 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jun 22, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M4.6 138 km
Apr 10, 2018 10 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.7 123 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 138 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 140 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 116 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 126 km
Apr 9, 2018 10 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 122 km
Apr 19, 2018 9 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 122 km
Nov 13, 2001 Kansas M3.3 30 km
Sep 14, 2016 10 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 149 km
Apr 16, 2018 8 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.1 126 km
Apr 10, 2018 3 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.1 129 km
Jul 5, 2019 Kansas M3.1 132 km
Sep 26, 2010 11 km S of Oconto, Nebraska M3.1 99 km
Jul 15, 2025 2 km SW of Zurich, Kansas M3.0 136 km
May 11, 2019 5 km NNW of Zurich, Kansas M3.0 130 km
Apr 16, 2007 11 km WSW of Maywood, Nebraska M3.0 54 km
Apr 17, 2003 4 km WNW of Zurich, Kansas M3.0 132 km
Feb 14, 2003 7 km S of Holbrook, Nebraska M2.9 25 km
May 31, 2025 3 km SSE of Hill City, Kansas M2.9 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

493 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 3 fatalities, 41 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 15, 1990 EF4 79 km 0
Oct 29, 1956 EF4 92 km 0
May 17, 2019 EF3 40 km 0
Mar 18, 2012 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 100 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 20, 2007 EF3 43 km 0
May 17, 2000 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 3, 1999 EF3 64 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 65 km 0
Sep 11, 1978 EF3 47 km 0
Jun 18, 1975 EF3 14 km 0
Jun 18, 1975 EF3 92 km 1
Jun 18, 1975 EF3 79 km 0
Jun 18, 1975 EF3 33 km 0
Oct 17, 1971 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 14, 1970 EF3 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROAD 702 (45,166 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 ROAD 702 45,166 14 km
2022 ROAD 739 32,997 40 km
2002 UNNAMED 15,972 70 km
2002 UNNAMED 11,012 72 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,473 83 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,488 58 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,476 78 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,397 89 km
1990 UNNAMED 1,285 83 km
2020 PRAIRIE DOG 1,257 55 km
2023 NERBR-HFR-FY23-RX-PETERSON 1,061 61 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,009 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 0.5 in
March 40°F (4°C) 1.6 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in
July 76°F (25°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in
September 65°F (19°C) 1.8 in
October 53°F (11°C) 1.1 in
November 37°F (3°C) 0.9 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 0.5 in

Bartley has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 27°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.4").

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