Cedar Bluffs, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Saunders County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
760 Population 1,949/sq mi density
$82,031 Median Income $35,589 per capita
$148,200 Home Value $258,327 Zillow
$1,089 Median Rent 18.9% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$82,031 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$148,200 home value, $1,089/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Cedar Bluffs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches. The area receives 29.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation1,297 ft (395 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density1,949/sq mi
Coordinates41.3971°N, 96.6098°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySaunders County County
Nearest AirportLincoln (LNK)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.4"
20% below US avg
Snowfall 29.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.95"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.76"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score29.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience92.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Feb 5, 2025.

Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 146 km
Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 127 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 123 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 65 km
Jan 6, 2014 5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska M2.9 143 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 144 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

666 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 530 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 2024 EF4 32 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 76 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 73 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 81 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 84 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 90 km 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 73 km 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 72 km 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF4 84 km 0
Jun 26, 1976 EF4 84 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 52 km 3
Aug 13, 1952 EF4 20 km 0
Jul 15, 1950 EF4 45 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 83 km 1
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 61 km 4
May 16, 1999 EF3 66 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (629 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 UNNAMED 629 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.9 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.6 in
June 72°F (22°C) 5.0 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.2 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 1.2 in

Cedar Bluffs has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 23°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.8").

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