Guide Rock, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Webster County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
295
Population
590/sq mi density
$44,286
Median Income
$26,121 per capita
$47,200
Home Value
$108,707 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$44,286 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$47,200 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Guide Rock experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.3 inches. The area receives 15.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,657 ft (505 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 590/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0737°N, 98.3288°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Webster County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kearney Regional (EAR) 58 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 55.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 77.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 50.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in |
Guide Rock has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 25°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (0.7").