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Bayard, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Scotts Bluff County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,509
Population
2,156/sq mi density
$61,818
Median Income
$27,751 per capita
$107,900
Home Value
$152,487 Zillow
$553
Median Rent
24.0% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
316 sunny days/yr
66
Violent Crime/100K
989 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,818 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,900 home value, $553/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
66 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Bayard experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.6 inches. The area receives 38.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,765 ft (1,148 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,156/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7572°N, 103.3230°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Scotts Bluff County County |
| Nearest Airport | Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (BFF) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 63.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 31.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Bayard has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 27°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.4").