Gurley, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Morrill County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
253
Population
1,205/sq mi density
$59,313
Median Income
$38,913 per capita
$75,400
Home Value
$170,966 Zillow
$638
Median Rent
9.0% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$59,313 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,400 home value, $638/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Gurley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.5 inches. The area receives 48.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,285 ft (1,306 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,205/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3215°N, 102.9738°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Morrill County County |
| Nearest Airport | Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (BFF) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 27.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in |
Gurley has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.5").