Davey, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Lancaster County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
124 Population 775/sq mi density
$95,938 Median Income $49,192 per capita
$221,900 Home Value $477,543 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$95,938 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$221,900 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Davey experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. The area receives 32.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation1,296 ft (395 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density775/sq mi
Coordinates40.9838°N, 96.6692°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLancaster County County
Nearest AirportLincoln (LNK)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.0"
18% below US avg
Snowfall 32.7"
Wettest Month (May) 5.19"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood
Good Days %83.7%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0455 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score90.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability14.8 / 100
Community Resilience96.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Very High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 94 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 102 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 100 km
Jan 6, 2014 5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska M2.9 98 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 113 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

691 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 516 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 2024 EF4 37 km 0
May 22, 2004 EF4 93 km 1
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 38 km 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 67 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 54 km 3
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 88 km 1
Aug 13, 1952 EF4 27 km 0
Jul 15, 1950 EF4 91 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 96 km 1
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 15 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 88 km 0
May 16, 1999 EF3 96 km 0
May 16, 1999 EF3 96 km 2
Jul 24, 1993 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 34 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 48 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (629 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 UNNAMED 629 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.0 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.6 in
July 76°F (24°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
September 65°F (19°C) 2.9 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
November 38°F (4°C) 1.4 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 1.1 in

Davey has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 23°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (0.8").

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