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Hay Springs, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Sheridan County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
659
Population
1,734/sq mi density
$45,833
Median Income
$31,748 per capita
$91,900
Home Value
$147,057 Zillow
$692
Median Rent
28.6% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
208
Violent Crime/100K
1,871 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$45,833 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,900 home value, $692/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
208 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Hay Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,832 ft (1,168 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,734/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6833°N, 102.6896°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sheridan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (BFF) 73 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 13.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very 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 | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in |
Hay Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.4").