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Genoa, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Nance County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
788 Population 997/sq mi density
$62,604 Median Income $33,837 per capita
$114,400 Home Value $215,334 Zillow
$794 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
84 Violent Crime/100K 1,702 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$62,604 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,400 home value, $794/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
84 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Genoa 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

Elevation1,573 ft (479 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density997/sq mi
Coordinates41.4459°N, 97.7333°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNance County County
Nearest AirportNorfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (OFK)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.7"
27% below US avg
Snowfall 28.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.17"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

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

17 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 M3.6 120 km
Jan 4, 2016 11 km NW of Westerville, Nebraska M3.5 145 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 60 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 150 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 75 km
Jul 18, 1990 10 km SSW of Ord, Nebraska M3.0 102 km
Jul 1, 2023 11 km E of Cowles, Nebraska M2.9 150 km
Aug 22, 2023 11 km N of Guide Rock, Nebraska M2.9 149 km
Feb 24, 2025 7 km ENE of Cowles, Nebraska M2.8 149 km
Jan 1, 2020 2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska M2.8 118 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 59 km
Sep 19, 2023 10 km E of Cowles, Nebraska M2.6 149 km
Aug 22, 2023 10 km ENE of Cowles, Nebraska M2.5 146 km
Sep 3, 2023 10 km SSW of Lawrence, Nebraska M2.5 147 km
Mar 17, 2024 11 km E of Cowles, Nebraska M2.5 149 km
Aug 20, 2023 11 km E of Cowles, Nebraska M2.5 148 km
Mar 6, 2024 6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska M2.5 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

701 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 464 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 60 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 75 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 82 km 1
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 93 km 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 86 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 75 km 3
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 78 km 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 40 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 85 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 82 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 97 km 4
May 5, 1964 EF4 54 km 0
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 97 km 1
May 30, 1954 EF4 32 km 6
Aug 13, 1952 EF4 100 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 79 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 41 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 43 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 100 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 87 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,456 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-2°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) 4.2 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.1 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.5 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 0.8 in

Genoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 24°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.6").

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