Craig, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Burt County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
139
Population
479/sq mi density
$48,750
Median Income
$29,895 per capita
$76,400
Home Value
$235,534 Zillow
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,400 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Craig experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.3 inches. The area receives 24.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,322 ft (403 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 479/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7853°N, 96.3624°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Burt County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eppley Airfield (OMA) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 20.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very 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 | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in |
Craig has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 22°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.5").