Danbury, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Red Willow County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
69
Population
216/sq mi density
$51,875
Median Income
$32,955 per capita
$103,100
Home Value
$158,204 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,875 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,100 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Danbury experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.1 inches. The area receives 25.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,489 ft (759 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 216/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0377°N, 100.4051°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Red Willow County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (MCK) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 20.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively 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 | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in |
Danbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.3").