Gresham, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Polk County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
257
Population
952/sq mi density
$42,500
Median Income
$25,495 per capita
$68,300
Home Value
$242,731 Zillow
$533
Median Rent
17.1% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$42,500 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,300 home value, $533/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Gresham experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches. The area receives 24.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,615 ft (492 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 952/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0284°N, 97.4011°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Polk County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lincoln (LNK) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 25.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 61.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively 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 | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in |
Gresham has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 23°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.6").