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Fordyce, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Cedar County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
234
Population
1,560/sq mi density
$81,250
Median Income
$29,768 per capita
$101,400
Home Value
$347,598 Zillow
48°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$81,250 median income, 10.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,400 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Fordyce experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches. The area receives 38.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,367 ft (417 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,560/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6982°N, 97.3626°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cedar County County |
| Nearest Airport | Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (OFK) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 21.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in |
Fordyce has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 20°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (0.5").