Belden, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Cedar County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
114 Population 760/sq mi density
$73,393 Median Income $40,141 per capita
$90,000 Home Value $161,048 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$73,393 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,000 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Belden experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. The area receives 29.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,580 ft (482 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density760/sq mi
Coordinates42.4117°N, 97.2074°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCedar County County
Nearest AirportNorfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (OFK)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.8"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 29.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.64"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score21.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability16.6 / 100
Community Resilience49.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very 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

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.7 on Feb 5, 2025.

Nov 3, 2002 16 km SSW of Butte, Nebraska M4.3 144 km
Jun 4, 2021 10 km NE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.7 141 km
Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 30 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 69 km
Jun 4, 2021 9 km ENE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.1 140 km
Jan 4, 2021 5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota M3.1 88 km
Jan 1, 2020 2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska M2.8 127 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 69 km
Mar 6, 2024 6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska M2.5 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

602 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 284 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 51 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 42 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 59 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 51 km 1
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 91 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 33 km 0
Jun 23, 2003 EF4 14 km 1
Jul 28, 1986 EF4 36 km 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF4 51 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 38 km 0
Jun 7, 1965 EF4 84 km 1
May 30, 1954 EF4 87 km 6
Jul 15, 1950 EF4 85 km 0
Jun 17, 2014 EF3 15 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF3 55 km 0
Jul 5, 1994 EF3 75 km 0
May 27, 1991 EF3 85 km 0
Aug 3, 1981 EF3 97 km 0
May 8, 1979 EF3 85 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SIX PACK (1,649 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 SIX PACK 1,649 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 24°F (-5°C) 1.0 in
March 36°F (2°C) 1.6 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
May 60°F (15°C) 4.0 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.5 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.3 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 1.0 in

Belden has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 20°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.6").

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