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Guide Rock, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Webster County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
295
Population
590/sq mi density
$44,286
Median Income
$26,121 per capita
$47,200
Home Value
$95,086 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
52
Violent Crime/100K
1,258 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$44,286 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$47,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
52 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches. The area receives 21.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 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 27.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.5").