Cortland, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Gage County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
629
Population
2,330/sq mi density
$68,250
Median Income
$30,968 per capita
$173,400
Home Value
$315,556 Zillow
$950
Median Rent
32.5% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,250 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$173,400 home value, $950/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Cortland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The area receives 28.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,446 ft (441 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,330/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5060°N, 96.7060°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Gage County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lincoln (LNK) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 73.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in |
Cortland has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 25°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (0.7").