Elm Creek, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Phelps County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
1,146
Population
1,637/sq mi density
$75,625
Median Income
$29,310 per capita
$197,100
Home Value
$246,485 Zillow
$767
Median Rent
26.9% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,625 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$197,100 home value, $767/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Elm Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.2 inches. The area receives 25.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,270 ft (692 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,637/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7201°N, 99.3756°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Phelps County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kearney Regional (EAR) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.0 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in |
Elm Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 27°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.4").