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Dalton, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Morrill County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
470
Population
1,382/sq mi density
$65,000
Median Income
$31,423 per capita
$89,500
Home Value
$177,958 Zillow
$870
Median Rent
13.4% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
350
Violent Crime/100K
2,670 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,500 home value, $870/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
350 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Dalton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.5 inches. The area receives 48.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,257 ft (1,298 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,382/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4082°N, 102.9708°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Morrill County County |
| Nearest Airport | Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (BFF) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 27.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Dalton has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 28°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.4").