Denton, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Lancaster County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
147
Population
1,225/sq mi density
$54,063
Median Income
$34,599 per capita
$221,200
Home Value
$624,253 Zillow
$1,078
Median Rent
22.9% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$54,063 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$221,200 home value, $1,078/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Denton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches. The area receives 26.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,255 ft (383 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,225/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7392°N, 96.8460°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lancaster County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lincoln (LNK) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 83.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0455 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.6 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in |
Denton has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 25°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.9").