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Gothenburg, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Frontier County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
3,436
Population
947/sq mi density
$79,519
Median Income
$42,337 per capita
$173,200
Home Value
$191,854 Zillow
$838
Median Rent
26.6% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$79,519 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$173,200 home value, $838/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Gothenburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-3°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,557 ft (779 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 947/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9247°N, 100.1539°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Frontier County County |
| Nearest Airport | North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (LBF) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 13.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 75.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Gothenburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 26°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.4").