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Doniphan, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Hall County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
910 Population 1,820/sq mi density
$77,250 Median Income $44,188 per capita
$203,400 Home Value $342,635 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 19.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
257 Violent Crime/100K 4,359 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$77,250 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$203,400 home value, $775/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
257 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Doniphan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.8 inches. The area receives 28.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,944 ft (593 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density1,820/sq mi
Coordinates40.7743°N, 98.3713°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHall County County
Nearest AirportCentral Nebraska Regional (GRI)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.8"
27% below US avg
Snowfall 28.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score74.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability20.2 / 100
Community Resilience62.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

88 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 89 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 116 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 117 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 120 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 116 km
Jan 4, 2016 11 km NW of Westerville, Nebraska M3.5 121 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 117 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 113 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 66 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 90 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 115 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 116 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 116 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 84 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 120 km
Mar 13, 2025 0 km SE of Glen Elder, Kansas M3.2 142 km
Apr 7, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.2 115 km
Jun 12, 2017 6 km N of Jewell, Kansas M3.2 118 km
May 6, 2021 2 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.1 118 km
Sep 26, 2010 11 km S of Oconto, Nebraska M3.1 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

799 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 33 fatalities, 518 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1964 EF5 25 km 4
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 82 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 17 km 3
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 92 km 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 14 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 22 km 4
May 8, 1965 EF4 57 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF4 70 km 0
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 71 km 1
Jun 6, 1956 EF4 65 km 0
Jun 7, 1953 EF4 89 km 11
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 52 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 38 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 65 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 53 km 0
Sep 22, 2001 EF3 51 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 67 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 NORTH BRANCH 10,926 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 0.7 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in
July 76°F (24°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.0 in
September 65°F (18°C) 2.8 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.6 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 0.7 in

Doniphan has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 25°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.5").

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