Crab Orchard, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Johnson County County
4.4
/5.0
A
Great
23
Population
144/sq mi density
$43,750
Median Income
$26,965 per capita
$40,000
Home Value
$387,567 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$40,000 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Crab Orchard 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 33.0 inches. The area receives 21.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,283 ft (391 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 144/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3347°N, 96.4224°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Johnson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lincoln (LNK) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 4.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in |
Crab Orchard has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 24°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (0.8").