Elgin, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Boone County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
620
Population
849/sq mi density
$53,661
Median Income
$41,249 per capita
$98,000
Home Value
$245,696 Zillow
$675
Median Rent
15.5% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$53,661 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,000 home value, $675/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Elgin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches. The area receives 29.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,930 ft (588 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 849/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9831°N, 98.0828°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Boone County County |
| Nearest Airport | Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (OFK) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 43.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.4 / 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in |
Elgin has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 22°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.6").