Elsie, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Perkins County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
133
Population
782/sq mi density
$42,500
Median Income
$32,389 per capita
$70,000
Home Value
$244,436 Zillow
$625
Median Rent
21.5% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$42,500 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,000 home value, $625/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Elsie experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. The area receives 22.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,386 ft (1,032 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 782/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8472°N, 101.3892°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Perkins County County |
| Nearest Airport | North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (LBF) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 4.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 46.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very 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 | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in |
Elsie has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 27°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.4").