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Giltner, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Hamilton County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
491 Population 1,259/sq mi density
$75,833 Median Income $35,279 per capita
$191,100 Home Value $298,339 Zillow
$825 Median Rent 15.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
179 Violent Crime/100K 852 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$75,833 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$191,100 home value, $825/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
179 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Giltner experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.8 inches. The area receives 28.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,831 ft (558 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density1,259/sq mi
Coordinates40.7754°N, 98.1543°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHamilton County County
Nearest AirportCentral Nebraska Regional (GRI)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.8"
27% below US avg
Snowfall 28.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score42.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience78.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

87 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 17, 2025.

Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 88 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 115 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 115 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 117 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 115 km
Jan 4, 2016 11 km NW of Westerville, Nebraska M3.5 135 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 119 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 113 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 88 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 113 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 139 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 68 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 114 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 91 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 116 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 118 km
Mar 13, 2025 0 km SE of Glen Elder, Kansas M3.2 143 km
Jun 12, 2017 6 km N of Jewell, Kansas M3.2 116 km
Apr 7, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.2 114 km
Sep 26, 2010 11 km S of Oconto, Nebraska M3.1 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

806 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 22 fatalities, 536 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1964 EF5 31 km 4
May 22, 2004 EF4 86 km 1
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 91 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 87 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 20 km 3
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 14 km 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 76 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 67 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 39 km 4
May 5, 1964 EF4 72 km 0
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 54 km 1
Jun 6, 1956 EF4 82 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 62 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 32 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 60 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 50 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 41 km 0
Sep 22, 2001 EF3 41 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 86 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 62 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTH BRANCH (10,926 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 NORTH BRANCH 10,926 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.7 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in
May 62°F (16°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.0 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
October 53°F (11°C) 1.8 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.2 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 0.8 in

Giltner has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 25°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.5").

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