Harbine, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Gage County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
67 Population 609/sq mi density
$70,781 Median Income $38,661 per capita
$125,000 Home Value $217,781 Zillow
$700 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$70,781 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $700/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Harbine experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 20.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation1,443 ft (440 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density609/sq mi
Coordinates40.1916°N, 96.9741°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGage County County
Nearest AirportLincoln (LNK)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 20.7"
Wettest Month (May) 5.10"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.77"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood
Good Days %73.0%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score40.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability18.8 / 100
Community Resilience66.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

87 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 26, 2025.

Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 104 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 113 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 110 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 113 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 101 km
Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 97 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 131 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 130 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 115 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 110 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 114 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 104 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 97 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 130 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 110 km
Apr 6, 2023 6 km N of Bennington, Kansas M3.3 133 km
Apr 7, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.2 114 km
Jun 12, 2017 6 km N of Jewell, Kansas M3.2 112 km
Mar 13, 2025 0 km SE of Glen Elder, Kansas M3.2 138 km
May 6, 2021 2 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.1 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

681 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 225 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2004 EF4 33 km 1
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 74 km 0
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 66 km 1
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 80 km 0
May 21, 2019 EF3 93 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 61 km 0
Jun 3, 2014 EF3 83 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 69 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 93 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 100 km 0
Sep 22, 2001 EF3 89 km 0
Jul 24, 1993 EF3 15 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 64 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 44 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 27 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 61 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 58 km 0
Sep 18, 1986 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 12, 1984 EF3 71 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: AXELTON-BURKLUND (8,831 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 AXELTON-BURKLUND 8,831 81 km
2022 CARLSON 6,101 82 km
2014 SHANNON CREEK 3,954 81 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,819 66 km
2016 BLUE RAPIDS 1,744 74 km
2023 ROCK CREEK 1,433 13 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,296 31 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,107 91 km
2023 SHANNON CREEK 1,089 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-1°C) 1.0 in
March 40°F (5°C) 1.7 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.0 in
May 62°F (16°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 5.0 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.5 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 1.1 in

Harbine has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 25°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.8").

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