Dunbar, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Otoe County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
246
Population
1,070/sq mi density
$88,750
Median Income
$32,642 per capita
$57,600
Home Value
$290,022 Zillow
$688
Median Rent
35.8% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$88,750 median income, 26.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,600 home value, $688/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Dunbar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. The area receives 24.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,084 ft (330 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,070/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6687°N, 96.0309°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Otoe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lincoln (LNK) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in |
Dunbar has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 24°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (0.9").