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Cambridge, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Red Willow County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,036
Population
779/sq mi density
$60,066
Median Income
$39,412 per capita
$104,800
Home Value
$151,263 Zillow
$731
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
78
Violent Crime/100K
3,079 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,066 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,800 home value, $731/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
78 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Cambridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches. The area receives 24.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,272 ft (693 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 779/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2843°N, 100.1658°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Red Willow County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (MCK) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 20.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively 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 | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in |
Cambridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 27°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.4").