Fort Calhoun, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Washington County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
1,246
Population
1,806/sq mi density
$96,071
Median Income
$42,978 per capita
$271,600
Home Value
$545,335 Zillow
$1,073
Median Rent
31.1% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$96,071 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$271,600 home value, $1,073/mo rent
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 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. The area receives 27.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
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 | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 75.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
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 | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in |
Fort Calhoun has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 23°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.8").