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Beatrice, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Gage County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
12,233
Population
1,293/sq mi density
$54,583
Median Income
$31,452 per capita
$152,900
Home Value
$178,505 Zillow
$753
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
180
Violent Crime/100K
1,587 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$54,583 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,900 home value, $753/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
180 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Beatrice 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 | 1,307 ft (398 m) |
| Area | 9.1 sq mi (23.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,293/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2733°N, 96.7460°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Gage County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lincoln (LNK) 43 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) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in |
Beatrice has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 24°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.7").