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Cotesfield, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Howard County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
24 Population 46/sq mi density
$31,250 Median Income $66,533 per capita
$45,000 Home Value $299,695 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
257 Violent Crime/100K 4,359 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$31,250 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$45,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
257 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Cotesfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.0 inches. The area receives 30.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,901 ft (579 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density46/sq mi
Coordinates41.3576°N, 98.6336°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHoward County County
Nearest AirportCentral Nebraska Regional (GRI)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.0"
32% below US avg
Snowfall 30.9"
Wettest Month (May) 3.82"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience44.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Feb 24, 2025.

Apr 10, 2018 10 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.7 124 km
Aug 19, 2015 13 km S of Halsey, Nebraska M3.6 144 km
Jan 4, 2016 11 km NW of Westerville, Nebraska M3.5 71 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 130 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 134 km
Apr 19, 2018 9 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 127 km
Apr 9, 2018 10 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 126 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 17 km
Apr 10, 2018 3 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.1 127 km
Apr 16, 2018 8 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.1 124 km
Sep 26, 2010 11 km S of Oconto, Nebraska M3.1 101 km
Jul 18, 1990 10 km SSW of Ord, Nebraska M3.0 32 km
Mar 17, 2023 8 km E of Cowles, Nebraska M2.9 134 km
Jul 1, 2023 11 km E of Cowles, Nebraska M2.9 134 km
Aug 22, 2023 11 km N of Guide Rock, Nebraska M2.9 134 km
Jan 1, 2020 2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska M2.8 95 km
Feb 24, 2025 7 km ENE of Cowles, Nebraska M2.8 131 km
Sep 19, 2023 9 km E of Cowles, Nebraska M2.8 134 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 97 km
Apr 15, 2018 8 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M2.6 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

663 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 32 fatalities, 441 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1964 EF5 93 km 4
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 56 km 3
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 62 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 54 km 4
May 8, 1965 EF4 15 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF4 22 km 0
Jun 6, 1956 EF4 58 km 0
May 30, 1954 EF4 86 km 6
Jun 7, 1953 EF4 42 km 11
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 17 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 89 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 3, 1999 EF3 52 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 78 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 55 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 97 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 11, 1984 EF3 40 km 0
Apr 25, 1984 EF3 23 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOWERY (4,881 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 LOWERY 4,881 84 km
1998 UNNAMED 3,688 84 km
1995 UNNAMED 2,911 76 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,456 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

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 37°F (3°C) 2.0 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.6 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.8 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
July 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 2.9 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.5 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.3 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 0.6 in

Cotesfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 23°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.4").

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