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Holmesville, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Gage County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
73 Population 332/sq mi density
$68,333 Median Income $41,144 per capita
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
1,075 Violent Crime/100K 3,349 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,333 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,075 violent crimes/100K (183% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Holmesville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. The area receives 18.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,260 ft (384 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density332/sq mi
Coordinates40.2014°N, 96.6589°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGage County County
Nearest AirportLincoln (LNK)
49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.3"
18% below US avg
Snowfall 18.8"
Wettest Month (May) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score40.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability18.8 / 100
Community Resilience66.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

61 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 26, 2025.

Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 130 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 138 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 134 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 126 km
Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 71 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 138 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 106 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 135 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 139 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 142 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 130 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 121 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 135 km
Apr 6, 2023 6 km N of Bennington, Kansas M3.3 147 km
Apr 7, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.2 139 km
Jun 12, 2017 6 km N of Jewell, Kansas M3.2 137 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 139 km
May 6, 2021 2 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.1 124 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 149 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.0 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

630 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 237 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2004 EF4 59 km 1
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 80 km 0
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 88 km 1
Apr 30, 2024 EF3 92 km 1
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 73 km 0
May 21, 2019 EF3 69 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 3, 2014 EF3 58 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 87 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 75 km 0
Jul 24, 1993 EF3 37 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 68 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 37 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 12, 1984 EF3 97 km 0
May 11, 1966 EF3 77 km 0
Jul 1, 1965 EF3 61 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: AXELTON-BURKLUND (8,831 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 AXELTON-BURKLUND 8,831 78 km
2022 CARLSON 6,101 78 km
2014 SHANNON CREEK 3,954 75 km
1995 UNNAMED 3,244 100 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,819 58 km
2016 BLUE RAPIDS 1,744 71 km
2023 ROCK CREEK 1,433 36 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,296 48 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,107 84 km
2023 SHANNON CREEK 1,089 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 0.7 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 0.9 in

Holmesville has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 24°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.6").

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