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Funk, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Phelps County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
212 Population 815/sq mi density
$79,000 Median Income $31,045 per capita
$160,200 Home Value $278,849 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
54 Violent Crime/100K 2,312 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$79,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
54 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Funk experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches. The area receives 25.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,245 ft (684 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density815/sq mi
Coordinates40.4631°N, 99.2508°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPhelps County County
Nearest AirportKearney Regional (EAR)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.6"
27% below US avg
Snowfall 25.4"
Wettest Month (May) 4.21"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score39.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience58.0 / 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 Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

137 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jun 22, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M4.6 140 km
Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 106 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 122 km
Apr 10, 2018 10 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.7 123 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 126 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 134 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 123 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 141 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 111 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 140 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 141 km
Jan 4, 2016 11 km NW of Westerville, Nebraska M3.5 114 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 106 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 107 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 84 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 123 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 119 km
Apr 9, 2018 10 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 123 km
Apr 19, 2018 9 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 124 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

684 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 27 fatalities, 383 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1964 EF5 75 km 4
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 77 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF4 82 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 95 km 3
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 94 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 71 km 4
May 8, 1965 EF4 98 km 0
Jun 6, 1956 EF4 58 km 0
Jun 7, 1953 EF4 97 km 11
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 98 km 0
May 17, 2019 EF3 88 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 96 km 0
May 27, 2013 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 37 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 20, 2007 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 3, 1999 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 36 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 33 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

11 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROAD 702 (45,166 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 ROAD 702 45,166 87 km
2022 ROAD 739 32,997 54 km
2022 NORTH BRANCH 10,926 99 km
2010 H-RX-F KIR NON NFP 1,435 90 km
2022 KIRWIN SOUTHEAST RX 1,367 92 km
2020 PRAIRIE DOG 1,257 91 km
2016 KSKIR RX WUI FY16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT BURNS 1,123 88 km
2011 W-RX-F NON FUNDED TREATMENT_KSKIR 1,083 88 km
2023 NERBR-HFR-FY23-RX-PETERSON 1,061 35 km
2008 H RX F BOTTOMS 1,009 93 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,009 60 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 0.5 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.2 in Wettest
June 71°F (21°C) 3.6 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.1 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.4 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.2 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 0.5 in

Funk has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 25°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.4").

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