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Bee, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Butler County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
281 Population 1,124/sq mi density
$95,250 Median Income $34,155 per capita
$121,800 Home Value $282,113 Zillow
$875 Median Rent 24.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
84 Violent Crime/100K 1,118 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$95,250 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,800 home value, $875/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
84 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Bee experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.3 inches. The area receives 24.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.8°F
8% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,561 ft (476 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density1,124/sq mi
Coordinates41.0064°N, 97.0583°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyButler County County
Nearest AirportLincoln (LNK)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.3"
26% below US avg
Snowfall 24.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability15.3 / 100
Community Resilience72.9 / 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 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

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Feb 24, 2025.

Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 147 km
Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 121 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 134 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 141 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 88 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 147 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 142 km
Mar 17, 2023 8 km E of Cowles, Nebraska M2.9 143 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 141 km
Jul 1, 2023 11 km E of Cowles, Nebraska M2.9 141 km
Jan 6, 2014 5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska M2.9 109 km
Aug 22, 2023 11 km N of Guide Rock, Nebraska M2.9 140 km
Feb 24, 2025 7 km ENE of Cowles, Nebraska M2.8 142 km
Sep 19, 2023 9 km E of Cowles, Nebraska M2.8 142 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 125 km
Sep 19, 2023 10 km E of Cowles, Nebraska M2.6 141 km
Aug 20, 2023 11 km E of Cowles, Nebraska M2.5 140 km
Mar 17, 2024 11 km E of Cowles, Nebraska M2.5 140 km
Sep 3, 2023 10 km SSW of Lawrence, Nebraska M2.5 139 km
Aug 22, 2023 10 km ENE of Cowles, Nebraska M2.5 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

712 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 491 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 2024 EF4 65 km 0
May 22, 2004 EF4 80 km 1
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 18 km 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 36 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 85 km 3
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 64 km 1
May 30, 1954 EF4 98 km 6
Aug 13, 1952 EF4 47 km 0
Jul 15, 1950 EF4 96 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 41 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 48 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 56 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 68 km 0
Jul 24, 1993 EF3 79 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 63 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 28 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 72 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 92 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 66 km 0
Jun 15, 1975 EF3 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.6 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in
May 62°F (16°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.5 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 0.8 in

Bee has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 23°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.6").

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