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Carleton, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Thayer County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
180
Population
228/sq mi density
$79,118
Median Income
$22,985 per capita
$87,300
Home Value
$218,981 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
52
Violent Crime/100K
1,258 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$79,118 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
52 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Carleton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches. The area receives 23.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,561 ft (476 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 228/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3033°N, 97.6836°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Thayer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Nebraska Regional (GRI) 56 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.7 / 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 Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in |
Carleton has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.6").