Clearwater, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Antelope County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
240
Population
649/sq mi density
$61,667
Median Income
$38,468 per capita
$77,500
Home Value
$259,179 Zillow
$788
Median Rent
15.8% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$61,667 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,500 home value, $788/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Clearwater experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.8 inches. The area receives 28.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,792 ft (546 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 649/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1708°N, 98.1895°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Antelope County County |
| Nearest Airport | Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (OFK) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 19.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.2 / 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 Moderate |
| 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 | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in |
Clearwater has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 23°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.4").