Bristow, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Boyd County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
58
Population
363/sq mi density
$46,250
Median Income
$23,633 per capita
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Bristow experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.2 inches. The area receives 30.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,466 ft (447 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 363/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8408°N, 98.5833°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Boyd County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mitchell Municipal (MHE) 70 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 32.4 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in |
Bristow has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 20°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.4").