Elba, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Howard County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
181
Population
489/sq mi density
$39,063
Median Income
$31,821 per capita
$96,000
Home Value
$299,695 Zillow
$909
Median Rent
42.6% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$39,063 median income, 9.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,000 home value, $909/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Elba experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.3 inches. The area receives 22.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,863 ft (568 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 489/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2853°N, 98.5693°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Howard County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Nebraska Regional (GRI) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in |
Elba has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 25°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.6").