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Holbrook, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Red Willow County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
269 Population 1,681/sq mi density
$60,750 Median Income $28,789 per capita
$76,300 Home Value $156,472 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
137 Violent Crime/100K 2,805 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$60,750 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
137 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Holbrook experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches. The area receives 24.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,212 ft (674 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density1,681/sq mi
Coordinates40.3047°N, 100.0100°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRed Willow County County
Nearest AirportMc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (MCK)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"
38% below US avg
Snowfall 24.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.82"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score20.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.4 / 100
Community Resilience45.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

81 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 M4.6 131 km
Apr 10, 2018 10 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.7 116 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 134 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 131 km
Jan 4, 2016 11 km NW of Westerville, Nebraska M3.5 138 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 115 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 143 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 113 km
Sep 16, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 148 km
Apr 9, 2018 10 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 115 km
Apr 19, 2018 9 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 116 km
Sep 14, 2016 10 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 146 km
Nov 13, 2001 Kansas M3.3 38 km
May 24, 2023 12 km S of Alton, Kansas M3.2 139 km
Sep 19, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.2 149 km
Jul 5, 2019 Kansas M3.1 125 km
Apr 10, 2018 3 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.1 123 km
Sep 16, 2016 8 km NNW of Ellis, Kansas M3.1 148 km
Aug 31, 2016 9 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.1 147 km
Sep 26, 2010 11 km S of Oconto, Nebraska M3.1 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

532 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 3 fatalities, 42 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 10, 1985 EF4 97 km 0
May 17, 2019 EF3 41 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 52 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 76 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 66 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 20, 2007 EF3 44 km 0
May 17, 2000 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 3, 1999 EF3 56 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 64 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 41 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 89 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF3 100 km 0
Sep 11, 1978 EF3 33 km 0
Jun 18, 1975 EF3 31 km 0
Jun 18, 1975 EF3 86 km 1
Jun 18, 1975 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 18, 1975 EF3 40 km 0
Apr 20, 1974 EF3 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 ROAD 702 45,166 22 km
2022 ROAD 739 32,997 15 km
2002 UNNAMED 15,972 69 km
2002 UNNAMED 11,012 89 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,473 99 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,488 84 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,397 94 km
2020 PRAIRIE DOG 1,257 52 km
2016 KSKIR RX WUI FY16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT BURNS 1,123 97 km
2011 W-RX-F NON FUNDED TREATMENT_KSKIR 1,083 97 km
2023 NERBR-HFR-FY23-RX-PETERSON 1,061 36 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,009 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 0.6 in
March 40°F (4°C) 1.7 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in
July 76°F (25°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 2.7 in
September 65°F (19°C) 1.9 in
October 53°F (11°C) 1.2 in
November 37°F (3°C) 0.9 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 0.6 in

Holbrook has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 27°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.4").

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