Clarkson, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Colfax County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
609
Population
771/sq mi density
$64,219
Median Income
$40,031 per capita
$74,200
Home Value
$270,335 Zillow
$514
Median Rent
22.2% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$64,219 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,200 home value, $514/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Clarkson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. The area receives 23.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,526 ft (465 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 771/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7234°N, 97.1215°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Colfax County County |
| Nearest Airport | Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (OFK) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 28.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 15.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very 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 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 | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in |
Clarkson has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 21°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.5").