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Ericson, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Wheeler County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
114
Population
300/sq mi density
$53,333
Median Income
$54,708 per capita
$112,500
Home Value
$231,382 Zillow
$485
Median Rent
12.5% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
108
Violent Crime/100K
352 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$53,333 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, $485/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
108 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Ericson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,028 ft (618 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 300/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7804°N, 98.6786°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wheeler County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Nebraska Regional (GRI) 59 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 5.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 14.1 / 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 Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in |
Ericson has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 23°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.5").