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Greenwood, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Cass County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
511 Population 1,246/sq mi density
$99,000 Median Income $36,773 per capita
$169,200 Home Value $285,837 Zillow
$1,152 Median Rent 39.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
119 Violent Crime/100K 317 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$99,000 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,200 home value, $1,152/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
119 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Greenwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. The area receives 32.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,128 ft (344 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density1,246/sq mi
Coordinates40.9617°N, 96.4430°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCass County County
Nearest AirportLincoln (LNK)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.6"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 32.8"
Wettest Month (May) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score31.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience78.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.9 on Jan 6, 2014.

Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 79 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 84 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 111 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 136 km
Jan 6, 2014 5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska M2.9 95 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

665 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 521 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 2024 EF4 28 km 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 55 km 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 85 km 0
Jun 26, 1976 EF4 89 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 39 km 3
Jun 22, 1964 EF4 89 km 0
Aug 13, 1952 EF4 31 km 0
Jul 15, 1950 EF4 94 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 80 km 1
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 18 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 65 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 97 km 4
May 16, 1999 EF3 86 km 2
May 16, 1999 EF3 87 km 0
Jul 24, 1993 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 48 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (629 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 UNNAMED 629 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.8 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 76°F (25°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.7 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 0.9 in

Greenwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 24°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.7").

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