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Burwell, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Loup County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,020
Population
971/sq mi density
$64,821
Median Income
$29,737 per capita
$125,000
Home Value
$255,418 Zillow
$492
Median Rent
33.2% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
108
Violent Crime/100K
352 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$64,821 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $492/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
108 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Burwell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches. The area receives 29.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,174 ft (663 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 971/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7800°N, 99.1342°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Loup County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Nebraska Regional (GRI) 71 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 0.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.3 / 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 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in |
Burwell has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 23°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.4").