Creston, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Platte County County

3.1 /5.0

B Good

149 Population 710/sq mi density

$49,722 Median Income $33,215 per capita

$825 Median Rent 17.1% income on rent

49°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr

84 Violent Crime/100K 1,702 property/100K

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.0 / 5.0

$49,722 median income, 0.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

84 violent crimes/100K

Education

2.3 / 5.0

16.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Creston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	48.5°F
	10% below US avg
January Average	21°F (-6°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,625 ft (495 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density	710/sq mi
Coordinates	41.7080°N, 97.3627°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Platte County County
Nearest Airport	Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (OFK) 20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.2"

26% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.29"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median	32.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	70.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	25.3 / 100
Community Resilience	55.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively High
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Feb 5, 2025.

Feb 6, 1996	1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska	M3.6	91 km
Aug 9, 1997	9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska	M3.4	18 km
Jun 20, 2002	8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska	M3.3	107 km
Jul 18, 1990	10 km SSW of Ord, Nebraska	M3.0	134 km
Jan 1, 2020	2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska	M2.8	125 km
Feb 5, 2025	8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska	M2.7	47 km
Mar 6, 2024	6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska	M2.5	126 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

603 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 212 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 16, 2014	EF4	21 km	0
Jun 16, 2014	EF4	62 km	0
Jun 16, 2014	EF4	40 km	1
Jun 16, 2014	EF4	33 km	1
Oct 4, 2013	EF4	52 km	0
Jun 23, 2003	EF4	88 km	1
Jun 13, 2001	EF4	98 km	0
Apr 7, 1978	EF4	59 km	0
Jul 7, 1977	EF4	74 km	0
May 6, 1975	EF4	57 km	0
May 5, 1964	EF4	91 km	0
May 30, 1954	EF4	31 km	6
Aug 13, 1952	EF4	85 km	0
Jul 15, 1950	EF4	64 km	0
Jun 17, 2014	EF3	93 km	0
Oct 4, 2013	EF3	91 km	0
Jun 20, 2011	EF3	76 km	0
Oct 9, 2001	EF3	83 km	0
May 27, 1991	EF3	76 km	0
Apr 19, 1979	EF3	94 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,911 ac, 1995).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
1995	UNNAMED	2,911	96 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	21°F (-6°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	26°F (-3°C)	0.8 in
March	37°F (3°C)	2.0 in
April	50°F (10°C)	2.6 in
May	61°F (16°C)	4.1 in
June	71°F (22°C)	4.3 in	Wettest
July	74°F (23°C)	3.4 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	3.1 in
September	64°F (18°C)	2.7 in
October	51°F (11°C)	2.0 in
November	35°F (2°C)	1.3 in
December	24°F (-4°C)	0.8 in

Creston has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 21°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.5").

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