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Hartington, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Cedar County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
1,736
Population
1,754/sq mi density
$78,304
Median Income
$38,594 per capita
$169,000
Home Value
$263,946 Zillow
$685
Median Rent
17.4% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$78,304 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $685/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Hartington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches. The area receives 35.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,415 ft (431 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,754/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6202°N, 97.2671°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cedar County County |
| Nearest Airport | Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (OFK) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 21.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively 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 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in |
Hartington has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 20°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.5").