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Dorchester, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Saline County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
622
Population
1,244/sq mi density
$59,583
Median Income
$31,858 per capita
$140,100
Home Value
$199,240 Zillow
$598
Median Rent
18.5% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
167
Violent Crime/100K
3,249 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,583 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,100 home value, $598/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
167 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.0 inches. The area receives 23.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in |
Dorchester has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 23°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.6").