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Fullerton, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Nance County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,463 Population 1,092/sq mi density
$54,375 Median Income $26,875 per capita
$120,700 Home Value $168,707 Zillow
$789 Median Rent 24.6% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
69 Violent Crime/100K 1,714 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$54,375 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,700 home value, $789/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
69 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Fullerton 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. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.7 inches. The area receives 28.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,653 ft (504 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density1,092/sq mi
Coordinates41.3650°N, 97.9723°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNance County County
Nearest AirportCentral Nebraska Regional (GRI)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.7"
27% below US avg
Snowfall 28.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.13"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score21.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability25.0 / 100
Community Resilience67.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively High
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

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Feb 24, 2025.

Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 133 km
Jan 4, 2016 11 km NW of Westerville, Nebraska M3.5 125 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 81 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 135 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 57 km
Jul 18, 1990 10 km SSW of Ord, Nebraska M3.0 83 km
Mar 17, 2023 8 km E of Cowles, Nebraska M2.9 137 km
Jul 1, 2023 11 km E of Cowles, Nebraska M2.9 135 km
Aug 22, 2023 11 km N of Guide Rock, Nebraska M2.9 135 km
Sep 19, 2023 9 km E of Cowles, Nebraska M2.8 136 km
Feb 24, 2025 7 km ENE of Cowles, Nebraska M2.8 134 km
Jan 1, 2020 2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska M2.8 112 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 70 km
Sep 19, 2023 10 km E of Cowles, Nebraska M2.6 135 km
Aug 22, 2023 10 km ENE of Cowles, Nebraska M2.5 132 km
Sep 3, 2023 10 km SSW of Lawrence, Nebraska M2.5 132 km
Mar 17, 2024 11 km E of Cowles, Nebraska M2.5 135 km
Aug 20, 2023 11 km E of Cowles, Nebraska M2.5 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

724 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 32 fatalities, 470 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1964 EF5 97 km 4
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 79 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 95 km 1
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 94 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 57 km 3
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 51 km 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 60 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 99 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 60 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 76 km 4
May 5, 1964 EF4 34 km 0
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 94 km 1
May 30, 1954 EF4 45 km 6
Jun 7, 1953 EF4 97 km 11
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 57 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 98 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 39 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 34 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 68 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,911 ac, 1995).

Year Name Acres Distance
1995 UNNAMED 2,911 83 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,456 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-3°C) 0.8 in
March 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.5 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 0.7 in

Fullerton has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 24°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.5").

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