Chappell, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Deuel County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
843
Population
1,204/sq mi density
$54,758
Median Income
$36,268 per capita
$88,000
Home Value
$179,087 Zillow
$727
Median Rent
22.3% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$54,758 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,000 home value, $727/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Chappell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.0 inches. The area receives 27.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,691 ft (1,125 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,204/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0913°N, 102.4699°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Deuel County County |
| Nearest Airport | Colorado Plains Regional (AKO) 75 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 4.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| 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 | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in |
Chappell has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.3").