Dodge, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Cuming County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
448 Population 1,120/sq mi density
$60,000 Median Income $38,377 per capita
$115,600 Home Value $249,091 Zillow
$468 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,000 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,600 home value, $468/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Dodge 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 29.6 inches. The area receives 33.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation1,419 ft (433 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density1,120/sq mi
Coordinates41.7218°N, 96.8804°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCuming County County
Nearest AirportNorfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (OFK)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.6"
22% below US avg
Snowfall 33.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.58"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.64"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score57.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability54.7 / 100
Community Resilience54.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 104 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 27 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 147 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 82 km
Mar 6, 2024 6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska M2.5 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

624 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 21 fatalities, 557 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 2024 EF4 74 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 42 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 31 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 45 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 33 km 1
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 48 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 93 km 0
Jun 23, 2003 EF4 94 km 1
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 98 km 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 75 km 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF4 50 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 78 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 91 km 3
May 30, 1954 EF4 71 km 6
Aug 13, 1952 EF4 61 km 0
Jul 15, 1950 EF4 25 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 17, 2014 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 100 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 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 65°F (19°C) 3.0 in
October 53°F (11°C) 2.2 in
November 38°F (4°C) 1.2 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 0.8 in

Dodge has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 23°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (0.6").

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