Carleton, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Thayer County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
180
Population
228/sq mi density
$79,118
Median Income
$22,985 per capita
$87,300
Home Value
$230,436 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
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
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. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches. The area receives 22.7 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in |
Carleton has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (0.7").