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Craig, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Burt County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
139
Population
479/sq mi density
$48,750
Median Income
$29,895 per capita
$76,400
Home Value
$218,049 Zillow
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
150
Violent Crime/100K
1,327 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
150 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. The area receives 24.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°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 29.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.7").