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Big Springs, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Deuel County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
479
Population
1,089/sq mi density
$63,750
Median Income
$30,060 per capita
$94,900
Home Value
$183,751 Zillow
$644
Median Rent
16.3% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
316 sunny days/yr
66
Violent Crime/100K
2,579 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,900 home value, $644/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
66 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches. The area receives 27.7 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 Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in |
Big Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.4").