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Danbury, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Red Willow County County

3.0 /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
51°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
78 Violent Crime/100K 3,079 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,875 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
78 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Danbury experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches. The area receives 24.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,489 ft (759 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density216/sq mi
Coordinates40.0377°N, 100.4051°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRed Willow County County
Nearest AirportMc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (MCK)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"
38% below US avg
Snowfall 24.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.46"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score20.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.4 / 100
Community Resilience45.6 / 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)

Earthquake History

63 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jun 22, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M4.6 124 km
Apr 10, 2018 10 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.7 148 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 98 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 124 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 127 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 119 km
Sep 14, 2016 10 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 133 km
Apr 9, 2018 10 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 146 km
Apr 19, 2018 9 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 147 km
Nov 13, 2001 Kansas M3.3 17 km
Sep 16, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 134 km
May 24, 2023 12 km S of Alton, Kansas M3.2 146 km
Sep 19, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.2 135 km
Jul 5, 2019 Kansas M3.1 119 km
Sep 26, 2010 11 km S of Oconto, Nebraska M3.1 124 km
Aug 31, 2016 9 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.1 134 km
Sep 16, 2016 8 km NNW of Ellis, Kansas M3.1 134 km
Apr 17, 2003 4 km WNW of Zurich, Kansas M3.0 118 km
Apr 16, 2007 11 km WSW of Maywood, Nebraska M3.0 70 km
May 11, 2019 5 km NNW of Zurich, Kansas M3.0 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

515 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 37 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 15, 1990 EF4 71 km 0
May 17, 2019 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 63 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 76 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 20, 2007 EF3 68 km 0
Jun 3, 1999 EF3 57 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 86 km 0
Sep 11, 1978 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 18, 1975 EF3 57 km 0
Jun 18, 1975 EF3 37 km 0
Oct 17, 1971 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 14, 1970 EF3 63 km 0
May 4, 1965 EF3 62 km 0
Oct 29, 1956 EF3 26 km 0
Apr 20, 1954 EF3 65 km 0
May 20, 1951 EF3 88 km 0
May 14, 1951 EF3 84 km 0
May 26, 2021 EF2 97 km 0
May 17, 2019 EF2 35 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROAD 702 (45,166 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 ROAD 702 45,166 23 km
2022 ROAD 739 32,997 60 km
2002 UNNAMED 15,972 94 km
2002 UNNAMED 11,012 86 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,473 98 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,488 44 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,476 78 km
1990 UNNAMED 1,285 86 km
2020 PRAIRIE DOG 1,257 44 km
2023 NERBR-HFR-FY23-RX-PETERSON 1,061 81 km
1993 UNNAMED 1,029 95 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,009 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-0°C) 0.6 in
March 40°F (4°C) 1.5 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in
July 76°F (25°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in
September 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.2 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.0 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 0.5 in

Danbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 27°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.5").

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