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Belden, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Cedar County County
3.2
/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
291 sunny days/yr
171
Violent Crime/100K
2,456 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
171 violent crimes/100K
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 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches. The area receives 32.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,580 ft (482 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 760/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4117°N, 97.2074°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cedar County County |
| Nearest Airport | Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (OFK) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 21.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.5 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in |
Belden has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 21°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.5").