Chadron, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Dawes County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
5,207
Population
1,335/sq mi density
$54,026
Median Income
$26,442 per capita
$153,300
Home Value
$199,186 Zillow
$1,044
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
214
Violent Crime/100K
1,909 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,026 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$153,300 home value, $1,044/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
214 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Chadron experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. The area receives 50.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,381 ft (1,031 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,335/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8260°N, 103.0025°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dawes County County |
| Nearest Airport | Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (BFF) 72 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 5.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 11.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 35.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very 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 | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.3 in |
Chadron has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 26°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.2").