Heartwell, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Kearney County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
91
Population
1,300/sq mi density
$58,750
Median Income
$22,047 per capita
$95,000
Home Value
$371,501 Zillow
$825
Median Rent
13.9% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,000 home value, $825/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Heartwell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches. The area receives 24.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,100 ft (640 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,300/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5699°N, 98.7891°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Kearney County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kearney Regional (EAR) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 31.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in |
Heartwell has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 25°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.5").