Broken Bow, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Custer County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
3,524
Population
1,745/sq mi density
$56,438
Median Income
$28,419 per capita
$124,600
Home Value
$178,001 Zillow
$826
Median Rent
24.5% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
113
Violent Crime/100K
141 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,438 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,600 home value, $826/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
113 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Broken Bow 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 22.9 inches. The area receives 29.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,478 ft (755 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,745/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4052°N, 99.6408°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Custer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kearney Regional (EAR) 57 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 28.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 19.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively 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) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in |
Broken Bow has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 27°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.4").