Elmwood, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Cass County County
4.4
/5.0
A
Great
765
Population
1,700/sq mi density
$81,250
Median Income
$43,765 per capita
$176,600
Home Value
$276,174 Zillow
$840
Median Rent
18.8% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$81,250 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$176,600 home value, $840/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Elmwood 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 33.6 inches. The area receives 32.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,284 ft (391 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,700/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8428°N, 96.2952°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cass County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lincoln (LNK) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 17.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 94.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 31.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively 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 | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in |
Elmwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 24°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (0.9").