Bladen, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Webster County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
174 Population 483/sq mi density
$63,194 Median Income $35,253 per capita
$63,900 Home Value $156,512 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$63,194 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$63,900 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Bladen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches. The area receives 25.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation1,983 ft (604 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density483/sq mi
Coordinates40.3234°N, 98.5959°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWebster County County
Nearest AirportKearney Regional (EAR)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.6"
27% below US avg
Snowfall 25.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.65"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score55.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability77.8 / 100
Community Resilience50.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

127 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 M4.6 142 km
Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 52 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 77 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 74 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 83 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 75 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 142 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 143 km
Jan 4, 2016 11 km NW of Westerville, Nebraska M3.5 148 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 69 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 28 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 74 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 71 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 53 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 104 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 132 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 85 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 75 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 69 km
Nov 13, 2001 Kansas M3.3 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

819 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 22 fatalities, 487 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1964 EF5 32 km 4
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 31 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF4 81 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 71 km 3
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 67 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 61 km 4
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 91 km 1
Jun 6, 1956 EF4 84 km 0
Jun 4, 1955 EF4 90 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 98 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 44 km 0
May 27, 2013 EF3 52 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 83 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 98 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 86 km 0
Sep 22, 2001 EF3 54 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 91 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 14 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTH BRANCH (10,926 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 NORTH BRANCH 10,926 48 km
2010 H-RX-F KIR NON NFP 1,435 89 km
2022 KIRWIN SOUTHEAST RX 1,367 91 km
2016 KSKIR RX WUI FY16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT BURNS 1,123 90 km
2011 W-RX-F NON FUNDED TREATMENT_KSKIR 1,083 90 km
2023 NERBR-HFR-FY23-RX-PETERSON 1,061 92 km
2008 H RX F BOTTOMS 1,009 91 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,009 77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 0.8 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
November 38°F (4°C) 1.3 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 0.9 in

Bladen has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 25°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.7").

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