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Elwood, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Gosper County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
535
Population
973/sq mi density
$68,500
Median Income
$35,575 per capita
$150,700
Home Value
$392,406 Zillow
$775
Median Rent
14.0% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
137
Violent Crime/100K
2,805 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$68,500 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,700 home value, $775/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
137 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Elwood 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. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches. The area receives 20.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,674 ft (815 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 973/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5901°N, 99.8620°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Gosper County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kearney Regional (EAR) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 9.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 37.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively 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) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in |
Elwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 27°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.4").