Exeter, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Fillmore County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
505 Population 802/sq mi density
$63,000 Median Income $40,763 per capita
$106,800 Home Value $173,879 Zillow
$954 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,800 home value, $954/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Exeter experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.3 inches. The area receives 24.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation1,607 ft (490 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density802/sq mi
Coordinates40.6445°N, 97.4488°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFillmore County County
Nearest AirportLincoln (LNK)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.3"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 24.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.39"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score20.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience66.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively 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 Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

83 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 17, 2025.

Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 95 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 116 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 117 km
Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 137 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 112 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 117 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 130 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 115 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 95 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 91 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 130 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 117 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 138 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 128 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 109 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 115 km
Apr 7, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.2 117 km
Jun 12, 2017 6 km N of Jewell, Kansas M3.2 118 km
Mar 13, 2025 0 km SE of Glen Elder, Kansas M3.2 147 km
May 6, 2021 2 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.1 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

814 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 19 fatalities, 520 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1964 EF5 79 km 4
May 22, 2004 EF4 38 km 1
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 39 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 78 km 3
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 74 km 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 60 km 0
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 13 km 1
Aug 13, 1952 EF4 97 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 74 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 88 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 5 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 53 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 59 km 0
Sep 22, 2001 EF3 50 km 0
Jul 24, 1993 EF3 50 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 44 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 21 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROCK CREEK (1,433 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 ROCK CREEK 1,433 70 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,296 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.7 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
September 65°F (19°C) 2.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
November 38°F (4°C) 1.2 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 0.8 in

Exeter has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 24°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.6").

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