Big Springs, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Deuel County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
479
Population
1,089/sq mi density
$63,750
Median Income
$30,060 per capita
$94,900
Home Value
$193,289 Zillow
$644
Median Rent
16.3% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,900 home value, $644/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Big Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches. The area receives 27.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,370 ft (1,027 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,089/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0609°N, 102.0745°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Deuel County County |
| Nearest Airport | North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (LBF) 73 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 4.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in |
Big Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.3").