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Beaver Crossing, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Seward County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
324 Population 491/sq mi density
$65,357 Median Income $33,445 per capita
$132,700 Home Value $274,493 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 13.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
84 Violent Crime/100K 1,118 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$65,357 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$132,700 home value, $950/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
84 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Beaver Crossing experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.0 inches. The area receives 23.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,457 ft (444 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density491/sq mi
Coordinates40.7779°N, 97.2825°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySeward County County
Nearest AirportLincoln (LNK)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.0"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 23.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience88.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

69 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 26, 2025.

Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 115 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 137 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 136 km
Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 127 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 131 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 137 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 147 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 113 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 135 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 116 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 111 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 137 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 128 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 135 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 139 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 149 km
Apr 7, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.2 137 km
Jun 12, 2017 6 km N of Jewell, Kansas M3.2 137 km
May 6, 2021 2 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.1 129 km
Feb 8, 2020 3 km W of Burr Oak, Kansas M3.0 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

766 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 19 fatalities, 503 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1964 EF5 95 km 4
Apr 26, 2024 EF4 93 km 0
May 22, 2004 EF4 51 km 1
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 19 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 87 km 3
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 46 km 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 84 km 0
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 33 km 1
Aug 13, 1952 EF4 77 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 57 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 17 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 49 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 59 km 0
Sep 22, 2001 EF3 70 km 0
Jul 24, 1993 EF3 56 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 28 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 33 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 77 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROCK CREEK (1,433 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 ROCK CREEK 1,433 78 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,296 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 0.6 in
March 40°F (4°C) 2.2 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
July 74°F (23°C) 3.2 in
August 74°F (23°C) 3.3 in Warmest
September 65°F (19°C) 3.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.3 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 0.8 in

Beaver Crossing has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 23°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.6").

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