Belgrade, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Boone County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
211 Population 1,111/sq mi density
$40,000 Home Value $125,893 Zillow
$713 Median Rent 35.5% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Belgrade experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.1 inches. The area receives 24.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.3°F
11% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,734 ft (529 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density1,111/sq mi
Coordinates41.4710°N, 98.0678°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBoone County County
Nearest AirportCentral Nebraska Regional (GRI)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.1"
29% below US avg
Snowfall 24.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.62"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score43.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability50.1 / 100
Community Resilience87.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
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: M3.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Feb 24, 2025.

Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 124 km
Jan 4, 2016 11 km NW of Westerville, Nebraska M3.5 117 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 82 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 146 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 46 km
Sep 26, 2010 11 km S of Oconto, Nebraska M3.1 150 km
Jul 18, 1990 10 km SSW of Ord, Nebraska M3.0 74 km
Mar 17, 2023 8 km E of Cowles, Nebraska M2.9 147 km
Jul 1, 2023 11 km E of Cowles, Nebraska M2.9 146 km
Aug 22, 2023 11 km N of Guide Rock, Nebraska M2.9 145 km
Feb 24, 2025 7 km ENE of Cowles, Nebraska M2.8 144 km
Sep 19, 2023 9 km E of Cowles, Nebraska M2.8 146 km
Jan 1, 2020 2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska M2.8 98 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 60 km
Sep 19, 2023 10 km E of Cowles, Nebraska M2.6 145 km
Aug 22, 2023 10 km ENE of Cowles, Nebraska M2.5 142 km
Sep 3, 2023 10 km SSW of Lawrence, Nebraska M2.5 142 km
Mar 17, 2024 11 km E of Cowles, Nebraska M2.5 145 km
Aug 20, 2023 11 km E of Cowles, Nebraska M2.5 145 km
Mar 6, 2024 6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska M2.5 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

697 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 29 fatalities, 422 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 77 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 94 km 1
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 64 km 3
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 63 km 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 69 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 91 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 57 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 80 km 4
May 5, 1964 EF4 27 km 0
May 30, 1954 EF4 40 km 6
Jun 7, 1953 EF4 90 km 11
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 55 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 53 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 48 km 0
Jun 3, 1999 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 11, 1984 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 25, 1984 EF3 49 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 61 km 1
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 57 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,911 ac, 1995).

Year Name Acres Distance
1995 UNNAMED 2,911 69 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,456 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 26°F (-4°C) 0.7 in
March 37°F (3°C) 1.5 in
April 47°F (9°C) 2.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in
July 74°F (23°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.3 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 0.8 in

Belgrade has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 22°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.6").

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