Grafton, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Fillmore County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
146
Population
417/sq mi density
$73,750
Median Income
$36,460 per capita
$108,300
Home Value
$188,649 Zillow
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$73,750 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,300 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Grafton 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. Annual precipitation totals 27.3 inches. The area receives 24.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,681 ft (512 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 417/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6298°N, 97.7146°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Fillmore County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Nebraska Regional (GRI) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 20.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.7 / 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 | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in |
Grafton has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 24°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.6").