Crawford, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Dawes County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
957
Population
818/sq mi density
$58,438
Median Income
$31,740 per capita
$75,600
Home Value
$132,303 Zillow
$580
Median Rent
26.7% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$58,438 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,600 home value, $580/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Crawford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. The area receives 50.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,682 ft (1,122 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 818/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6846°N, 103.4160°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dawes County County |
| Nearest Airport | Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (BFF) 57 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 5.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 11.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 35.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very 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 | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.3 in |
Crawford has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.2").