Cook, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Otoe County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
361
Population
2,124/sq mi density
$65,313
Median Income
$34,006 per capita
$83,200
Home Value
$222,432 Zillow
$560
Median Rent
16.4% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,313 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,200 home value, $560/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Cook experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. The area receives 25.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,077 ft (328 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,124/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5106°N, 96.1616°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Otoe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lincoln (LNK) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very 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 | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in |
Cook has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 24°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (0.8").