Daykin, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Jefferson County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
172 Population 1,075/sq mi density
$86,875 Median Income $34,098 per capita
$101,000 Home Value $221,928 Zillow
$1,000 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$86,875 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Daykin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. The area receives 26.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation1,533 ft (467 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density1,075/sq mi
Coordinates40.3217°N, 97.2983°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJefferson County County
Nearest AirportLincoln (LNK)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.0"
18% below US avg
Snowfall 26.8"
Wettest Month (May) 5.33"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.2 / 100
Community Resilience43.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

86 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 17, 2025.

Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 82 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 95 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 98 km
Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 122 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 89 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 98 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 114 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 98 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 83 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 89 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 95 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 95 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 85 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 113 km
Apr 6, 2023 6 km N of Bennington, Kansas M3.3 139 km
Mar 13, 2025 0 km SE of Glen Elder, Kansas M3.2 126 km
Jun 12, 2017 6 km N of Jewell, Kansas M3.2 97 km
Apr 7, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.2 98 km
May 6, 2021 2 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.1 86 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.0 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

755 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 12 fatalities, 272 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1964 EF5 94 km 4
May 22, 2004 EF4 3 km 1
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 62 km 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 96 km 0
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 37 km 1
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 83 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 56 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 43 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 91 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 88 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 96 km 0
Sep 22, 2001 EF3 58 km 0
Jul 24, 1993 EF3 20 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 18 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 51 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 43 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTH BRANCH (10,926 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 NORTH BRANCH 10,926 95 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,819 94 km
2016 BLUE RAPIDS 1,744 98 km
2023 ROCK CREEK 1,433 32 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,296 47 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-1°C) 1.0 in
March 40°F (5°C) 1.6 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.7 in
May 62°F (16°C) 5.3 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
September 67°F (19°C) 2.9 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.3 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 1.2 in

Daykin has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (0.8").

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