Champion, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Chase County County

3.0 /5.0

B Good

13 Population 54/sq mi density

52°F Avg Temperature 316 sunny days/yr

382 Violent Crime/100K 382 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

382 violent crimes/100K (0% above avg)

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Champion experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches. The area receives 27.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	52.3°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,255 ft (992 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density	54/sq mi
Coordinates	40.4709°N, 101.7449°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Chase County County
Nearest Airport	Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (MCK) 63 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.7"

48% below US avg

Snowfall 27.6"

Wettest Month (May) 3.23"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	32.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	6.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	8.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M3.0 on Apr 16, 2007.

Nov 13, 2001	Kansas	M3.3	141 km
Apr 16, 2007	11 km WSW of Maywood, Nebraska	M3.0	86 km
Feb 14, 2003	7 km S of Holbrook, Nebraska	M2.9	148 km
Apr 14, 2002	12 km SSW of Lebanon, Nebraska	M2.8	135 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

541 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 50 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 15, 1990	EF4	56 km	0
Oct 29, 1956	EF4	51 km	0
Mar 18, 2012	EF3	95 km	0
Jul 5, 2000	EF3	84 km	0
May 2, 1991	EF3	32 km	0
Oct 17, 1971	EF3	77 km	0
Jun 6, 1967	EF3	37 km	0
Jun 27, 1960	EF3	70 km	2
Jun 5, 1953	EF3	33 km	0
May 20, 1951	EF3	83 km	0
May 14, 1951	EF3	85 km	0
May 23, 2024	EF2	88 km	0
May 26, 2021	EF2	39 km	0
May 17, 2019	EF2	89 km	0
May 7, 2016	EF2	57 km	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF2	32 km	0
May 21, 1995	EF2	48 km	0
Jun 7, 1994	EF2	88 km	0
Jun 7, 1994	EF2	68 km	0
Jun 7, 1994	EF2	75 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

17 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOGAN (30,076 ac, 2017).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2017	LOGAN	30,076	88 km
2012	UNNAMED	17,990	100 km
2012	KEITH COUNTY COMPLEX	13,526	98 km
2002	UNNAMED	11,012	75 km
1997	UNNAMED	4,777	46 km
2019	CHERRY CREEK	4,273	76 km
1999	UNNAMED	3,473	74 km
2011	ZWEYGARDT	2,118	96 km
2022	COUNTY ROAD R	2,080	82 km
2018	COUNTY ROAD 56	1,866	45 km
2007	WANO	1,556	77 km
1989	UNNAMED	1,544	86 km
2002	UNNAMED	1,488	87 km
2002	UNNAMED	1,476	46 km
2000	UNNAMED	1,318	88 km
1990	UNNAMED	1,285	43 km
1994	UNNAMED	1,262	91 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	29°F (-2°C)	0.4 in
February	31°F (-1°C)	0.4 in
March	38°F (4°C)	1.3 in
April	48°F (9°C)	1.9 in
May	59°F (15°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
June	69°F (20°C)	3.2 in
July	78°F (25°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	2.1 in
September	64°F (18°C)	1.3 in
October	52°F (11°C)	1.0 in
November	37°F (3°C)	0.6 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest

Champion has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and December the driest (0.4").

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