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De Witt, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Gage County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
426 Population 991/sq mi density
$82,292 Median Income $40,532 per capita
$112,200 Home Value $200,660 Zillow
$592 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
53 Violent Crime/100K 693 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$82,292 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,200 home value, $592/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
53 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher
De Witt experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. The area receives 18.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,291 ft (393 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density991/sq mi
Coordinates40.3949°N, 96.9218°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGage County County
Nearest AirportLincoln (LNK)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.3"
18% below US avg
Snowfall 18.8"
Wettest Month (May) 4.49"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score40.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability18.8 / 100
Community Resilience66.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

70 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 26, 2025.

Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 115 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 128 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 125 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 118 km
Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 90 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 128 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 146 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 119 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 126 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 122 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 115 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 129 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 144 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 125 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 114 km
Apr 7, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.2 129 km
Jun 12, 2017 6 km N of Jewell, Kansas M3.2 127 km
May 6, 2021 2 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.1 116 km
Jun 3, 2017 4 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.0 128 km
Feb 8, 2020 3 km W of Burr Oak, Kansas M3.0 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

688 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 248 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2004 EF4 36 km 1
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 52 km 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 97 km 0
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 59 km 1
Aug 13, 1952 EF4 96 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 58 km 0
May 21, 2019 EF3 99 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 3, 2014 EF3 88 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 56 km 0
Sep 22, 2001 EF3 89 km 0
Jul 24, 1993 EF3 16 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 42 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 36 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 50 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 64 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 12, 1984 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 20, 1974 EF3 92 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,819 ac, 1996).

Year Name Acres Distance
1996 UNNAMED 1,819 84 km
2016 BLUE RAPIDS 1,744 94 km
2023 ROCK CREEK 1,433 36 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,296 54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 0.6 in
March 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 0.8 in

De Witt has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 24°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.6").

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