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Beaver City, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Furnas County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
494 Population 581/sq mi density
$40,625 Median Income $31,237 per capita
$65,300 Home Value $156,472 Zillow
$600 Median Rent 22.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
54 Violent Crime/100K 2,312 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$40,625 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,300 home value, $600/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
54 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Beaver City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.6 inches. The area receives 21.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,184 ft (666 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density581/sq mi
Coordinates40.1382°N, 99.8284°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFurnas County County
Nearest AirportMc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (MCK)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.6"
35% below US avg
Snowfall 21.3"
Wettest Month (May) 3.62"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability69.5 / 100
Community Resilience52.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

125 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 M4.6 108 km
Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 143 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 148 km
Apr 10, 2018 10 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.7 137 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 149 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 111 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 108 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 96 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 131 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 89 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 146 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 128 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 143 km
Sep 14, 2016 10 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 125 km
Apr 9, 2018 10 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 136 km
Apr 19, 2018 9 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 137 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 132 km
Nov 13, 2001 Kansas M3.3 36 km
Sep 16, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 127 km
May 24, 2023 12 km S of Alton, Kansas M3.2 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

562 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 44 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 10, 1985 EF4 88 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF4 74 km 0
May 17, 2019 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 82 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 45 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 29 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 20, 2007 EF3 68 km 0
Jun 3, 1999 EF3 34 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 47 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 11, 1991 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 83 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF3 99 km 0
Sep 11, 1978 EF3 53 km 0
Jun 18, 1975 EF3 53 km 0
Jun 18, 1975 EF3 64 km 0
Jun 18, 1975 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 20, 1974 EF3 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 ROAD 702 45,166 31 km
2022 ROAD 739 32,997 30 km
2002 UNNAMED 15,972 92 km
2017 FELLHOELTER 1,664 91 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,488 94 km
2010 H-RX-F KIR NON NFP 1,435 77 km
2022 KIRWIN SOUTHEAST RX 1,367 78 km
2020 PRAIRIE DOG 1,257 35 km
2016 KSKIR RX WUI FY16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT BURNS 1,123 73 km
2011 W-RX-F NON FUNDED TREATMENT_KSKIR 1,083 73 km
2023 NERBR-HFR-FY23-RX-PETERSON 1,061 41 km
1993 UNNAMED 1,029 93 km
2008 H RX F BOTTOMS 1,009 80 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,009 48 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 0.6 in
March 40°F (5°C) 1.9 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in
July 78°F (25°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.1 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 0.6 in

Beaver City has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.6").

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