Hamlet, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Hayes County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
17 Population 55/sq mi density
$50,625 Median Income $33,647 per capita
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$50,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Hamlet experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.1 inches. The area receives 23.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation2,834 ft (864 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density55/sq mi
Coordinates40.3845°N, 101.2345°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHayes County County
Nearest AirportMc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (MCK)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.1"
50% below US avg
Snowfall 23.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.32"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.37"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score1.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability19.3 / 100
Community Resilience7.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.3 on Apr 19, 2018.

Apr 10, 2018 10 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.7 142 km
Nov 13, 2001 Kansas M3.3 97 km
Apr 19, 2018 9 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 140 km
Apr 9, 2018 10 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 140 km
Apr 10, 2018 3 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.1 145 km
Apr 16, 2018 8 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.1 144 km
Sep 26, 2010 11 km S of Oconto, Nebraska M3.1 144 km
Apr 16, 2007 11 km WSW of Maywood, Nebraska M3.0 48 km
Feb 14, 2003 7 km S of Holbrook, Nebraska M2.9 104 km
Apr 14, 2002 12 km SSW of Lebanon, Nebraska M2.8 92 km
Apr 15, 2018 8 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M2.6 144 km
Sep 10, 2010 8 km WNW of Norton, Kansas M2.6 121 km
Apr 10, 2018 4 km NW of Arnold, Nebraska M2.5 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

519 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 41 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 15, 1990 EF4 26 km 0
Oct 29, 1956 EF4 35 km 0
May 17, 2019 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 18, 2012 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 18, 2012 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 20, 2007 EF3 86 km 0
May 17, 2000 EF3 96 km 0
May 2, 1991 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 25, 1989 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 18, 1975 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 18, 1975 EF3 73 km 0
Jul 27, 1972 EF3 93 km 0
Oct 17, 1971 EF3 54 km 0
Jun 6, 1967 EF3 65 km 0
Oct 29, 1956 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 20, 1954 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 5, 1953 EF3 43 km 0
May 20, 1951 EF3 68 km 0
May 14, 1951 EF3 68 km 0
May 26, 2021 EF2 36 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

14 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROAD 702 (45,166 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 ROAD 702 45,166 92 km
2002 UNNAMED 15,972 95 km
2002 UNNAMED 11,012 45 km
1997 UNNAMED 4,777 67 km
2019 CHERRY CREEK 4,273 80 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,473 51 km
1989 UNNAMED 2,706 100 km
2018 COUNTY ROAD 56 1,866 87 km
2007 WANO 1,556 81 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,488 49 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,476 3 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,397 86 km
1990 UNNAMED 1,285 10 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,262 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 0.5 in
March 40°F (4°C) 0.9 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.7 in
June 69°F (21°C) 3.3 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 2.4 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.5 in
November 38°F (4°C) 0.5 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 0.4 in

Hamlet has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.4").

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