Gordon, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Sheridan County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,646
Population
1,770/sq mi density
$58,906
Median Income
$30,108 per capita
$93,300
Home Value
$104,760 Zillow
$679
Median Rent
20.9% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
140
Violent Crime/100K
1,752 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$58,906 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,300 home value, $679/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
140 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Gordon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.5 inches. The area receives 45.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,555 ft (1,084 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,770/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8064°N, 102.2040°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sheridan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rapid City Regional (RAP) 96 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 13.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
Gordon has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and December the driest (0.5").