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Farnam, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Frontier County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
169
Population
252/sq mi density
$46,500
Median Income
$33,775 per capita
$72,100
Home Value
$181,309 Zillow
$708
Median Rent
18.8% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
56
Violent Crime/100K
2,110 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$46,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,100 home value, $708/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
56 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Farnam experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°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 30.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,758 ft (841 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 252/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7065°N, 100.2155°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Frontier County County |
| Nearest Airport | North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (LBF) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 13.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 75.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.8 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in |
Farnam has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 26°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.4").