Dorchester, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Saline County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
622
Population
1,244/sq mi density
$59,583
Median Income
$31,858 per capita
$140,100
Home Value
$203,787 Zillow
$598
Median Rent
18.5% 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
$59,583 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,100 home value, $598/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Dorchester experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.0 inches. The area receives 23.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,486 ft (453 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,244/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6480°N, 97.1154°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Saline County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lincoln (LNK) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 47.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in |
Dorchester has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 23°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.7").