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Daykin, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Jefferson County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
172 Population 1,075/sq mi density
$86,875 Median Income $34,098 per capita
$101,000 Home Value $208,967 Zillow
$1,000 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
53 Violent Crime/100K 693 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$86,875 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
53 violent crimes/100K
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 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 20.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

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 32.4"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 20.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

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 25°F (-4°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 0.7 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.4 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 0.8 in

Daykin has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 25°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.6").

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