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Gering, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Scotts Bluff County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
8,567
Population
1,538/sq mi density
$70,244
Median Income
$34,688 per capita
$170,700
Home Value
$206,375 Zillow
$818
Median Rent
31.8% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
316 sunny days/yr
110
Violent Crime/100K
1,160 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$70,244 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,700 home value, $818/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
110 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Gering experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.6 inches. The area receives 39.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,920 ft (1,195 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,538/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8270°N, 103.6625°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Scotts Bluff County County |
| Nearest Airport | Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (BFF) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 63.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 31.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in |
Gering has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.4").