Cozad, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Dawson County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
3,944
Population
1,505/sq mi density
$50,161
Median Income
$66,696 per capita
$118,600
Home Value
$180,792 Zillow
$820
Median Rent
33.2% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
102
Violent Crime/100K
306 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$50,161 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,600 home value, $820/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
102 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Cozad experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches. The area receives 30.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-3°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,510 ft (765 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,505/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8613°N, 99.9864°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dawson County County |
| Nearest Airport | North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (LBF) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 9.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in |
Cozad has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 28°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.4").