Elyria, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Loup County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
34 Population 126/sq mi density
$54,375 Median Income $36,868 per capita
49°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Elyria experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.8 inches. The area receives 35.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation2,101 ft (640 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density126/sq mi
Coordinates41.6801°N, 99.0053°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLoup County County
Nearest AirportCentral Nebraska Regional (GRI)
61 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.8"
37% below US avg
Snowfall 35.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.37"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score0.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience53.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.7 on Feb 5, 2025.

Nov 3, 2002 16 km SSW of Butte, Nebraska M4.3 121 km
Jun 4, 2021 10 km NE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.7 149 km
Apr 10, 2018 10 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.7 100 km
Aug 19, 2015 13 km S of Halsey, Nebraska M3.6 105 km
Jan 4, 2016 11 km NW of Westerville, Nebraska M3.5 45 km
Aug 26, 1991 15 km SSE of Brownlee, Nebraska M3.4 137 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 37 km
Apr 9, 2018 10 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 102 km
Jan 25, 1994 8 km E of Wood Lake, Nebraska M3.3 141 km
Apr 19, 2018 9 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 102 km
Apr 11, 2016 11 km E of Brownlee, Nebraska M3.2 141 km
Apr 16, 2018 8 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.1 99 km
Sep 26, 2010 11 km S of Oconto, Nebraska M3.1 95 km
Apr 10, 2018 3 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.1 101 km
Jun 4, 2021 9 km ENE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.1 148 km
Jul 18, 1990 10 km SSW of Ord, Nebraska M3.0 20 km
Jan 1, 2025 4 km S of Brownlee, Nebraska M3.0 148 km
Feb 1, 2006 6 km ENE of Bassett, Nebraska M2.9 111 km
Jan 1, 2020 2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska M2.8 63 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

470 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 222 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 8, 1965 EF4 57 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 96 km 4
May 5, 1964 EF4 61 km 0
May 30, 1961 EF4 72 km 0
Jun 6, 1956 EF4 79 km 0
Jun 7, 1953 EF4 40 km 11
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 9, 2003 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 3, 1999 EF3 16 km 0
Jun 1, 1990 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 100 km 0
Jun 11, 1984 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 25, 1984 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 96 km 1
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 89 km 1
Apr 19, 1979 EF3 45 km 0
Jun 15, 1975 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 26, 1974 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 26, 1974 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 20, 1974 EF3 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

14 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOWERY (4,881 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 LOWERY 4,881 40 km
1989 DUNNING 4,114 98 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,883 59 km
1998 UNNAMED 3,688 37 km
1995 UNNAMED 3,145 72 km
1995 UNNAMED 2,911 60 km
2023 DEL PORTO 2,856 66 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,456 44 km
1989 UNNAMED 2,298 73 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,130 76 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,970 93 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,283 79 km
2012 UNNAMED 1,200 94 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,185 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-3°C) 0.5 in
March 38°F (3°C) 1.3 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in Wettest
June 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in
July 75°F (24°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
November 36°F (2°C) 0.9 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 0.6 in

Elyria has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 24°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.4").

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