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Hildreth, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Harlan County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
444 Population 779/sq mi density
$57,500 Median Income $34,513 per capita
$121,400 Home Value $171,617 Zillow
$640 Median Rent 22.2% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
133 Violent Crime/100K 2,032 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$57,500 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,400 home value, $640/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
133 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Hildreth experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.4 inches. The area receives 23.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,179 ft (664 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density779/sq mi
Coordinates40.3378°N, 99.0458°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHarlan County County
Nearest AirportKearney Regional (EAR)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.4"
33% below US avg
Snowfall 23.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.21"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score32.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.3 / 100
Community Resilience31.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

142 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jun 22, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M4.6 129 km
Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 85 km
Apr 10, 2018 10 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.7 144 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 104 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 100 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 112 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 101 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 136 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 129 km
Jan 4, 2016 11 km NW of Westerville, Nebraska M3.5 132 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 89 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 130 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 93 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 63 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 85 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 101 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 97 km
Apr 9, 2018 10 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 144 km
Apr 19, 2018 9 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 145 km
Nov 13, 2001 Kansas M3.3 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

698 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 15 fatalities, 359 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1964 EF5 62 km 4
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 54 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF4 68 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 90 km 3
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 88 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 70 km 4
Jun 6, 1956 EF4 70 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 80 km 0
May 27, 2013 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 56 km 0
Sep 22, 2001 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 3, 1999 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 50 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 56 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 54 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 51 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 22 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 77 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 ROAD 702 45,166 99 km
2022 ROAD 739 32,997 72 km
2022 NORTH BRANCH 10,926 77 km
2010 H-RX-F KIR NON NFP 1,435 76 km
2022 KIRWIN SOUTHEAST RX 1,367 78 km
2020 PRAIRIE DOG 1,257 95 km
2016 KSKIR RX WUI FY16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT BURNS 1,123 75 km
2011 W-RX-F NON FUNDED TREATMENT_KSKIR 1,083 75 km
2023 NERBR-HFR-FY23-RX-PETERSON 1,061 54 km
2008 H RX F BOTTOMS 1,009 80 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,009 53 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 0.5 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.1 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.2 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 0.5 in

Hildreth has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 27°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.4").

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