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Fort Calhoun, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Washington County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,246
Population
1,806/sq mi density
$96,071
Median Income
$42,978 per capita
$271,600
Home Value
$525,623 Zillow
$1,073
Median Rent
31.1% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
150
Violent Crime/100K
1,327 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$96,071 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$271,600 home value, $1,073/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
150 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Calhoun experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,098 ft (335 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,806/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4562°N, 96.0263°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eppley Airfield (OMA) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 25.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in |
Fort Calhoun has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 21°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.8").