Grand Island, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Hall County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
52,761
Population
1,752/sq mi density
$62,439
Median Income
$33,464 per capita
$202,600
Home Value
$253,838 Zillow
$913
Median Rent
28.7% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
370
Violent Crime/100K
1,774 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$62,439 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$202,600 home value, $913/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
370 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Grand Island experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.6 inches. The area receives 27.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,870 ft (570 m) |
| Area | 30.3 sq mi (78.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,752/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9214°N, 98.3586°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hall County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Nebraska Regional (GRI) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 76.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in |
Grand Island has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.6").