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Bertrand, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Gosper County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
684 Population 1,267/sq mi density
$72,266 Median Income $35,948 per capita
$129,900 Home Value $216,746 Zillow
$683 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
54 Violent Crime/100K 2,312 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$72,266 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,900 home value, $683/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
54 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Bertrand experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches. The area receives 20.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,521 ft (768 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density1,267/sq mi
Coordinates40.5263°N, 99.6324°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGosper County County
Nearest AirportKearney Regional (EAR)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"
38% below US avg
Snowfall 20.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.90"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score9.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability12.2 / 100
Community Resilience37.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

90 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jun 22, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M4.6 147 km
Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 138 km
Apr 10, 2018 10 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.7 100 km
Aug 19, 2015 13 km S of Halsey, Nebraska M3.6 149 km
Jan 4, 2016 11 km NW of Westerville, Nebraska M3.5 107 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 149 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 139 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 140 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 147 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 139 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 119 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 117 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 149 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 138 km
Apr 9, 2018 10 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 100 km
Apr 19, 2018 9 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 101 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 139 km
Nov 13, 2001 Kansas M3.3 77 km
May 24, 2023 12 km S of Alton, Kansas M3.2 142 km
Apr 16, 2018 8 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.1 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

598 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 127 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 10, 1985 EF4 98 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 95 km 4
Jun 6, 1956 EF4 67 km 0
Jun 7, 1953 EF4 99 km 11
May 17, 2019 EF3 55 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 37 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 20, 2007 EF3 56 km 0
May 17, 2000 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 3, 1999 EF3 79 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 48 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 1 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 25 km 0
Jun 1, 1990 EF3 84 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 53 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF3 60 km 0
Sep 11, 1978 EF3 32 km 0
May 16, 1977 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 18, 1975 EF3 65 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROAD 702 (45,166 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 ROAD 702 45,166 62 km
2022 ROAD 739 32,997 26 km
2002 UNNAMED 15,972 70 km
1995 UNNAMED 3,149 99 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,397 100 km
2020 PRAIRIE DOG 1,257 81 km
2023 NERBR-HFR-FY23-RX-PETERSON 1,061 5 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,009 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 0.5 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.1 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.9 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.3 in
November 36°F (2°C) 0.9 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 0.5 in

Bertrand has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 27°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.4").

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