Homer, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Dakota County County

3.2 /5.0

B Good

392 Population 1,059/sq mi density

$88,125 Median Income $40,033 per capita

$140,300 Home Value $195,161 Zillow

$683 Median Rent 15.8% income on rent

49°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr

156 Violent Crime/100K 3,662 property/100K

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.8 / 5.0

$88,125 median income, 0.9% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$140,300 home value, $683/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

156 violent crimes/100K

Education

1.8 / 5.0

10.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Homer experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches. The area receives 36.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	48.5°F
	10% below US avg
January Average	20°F (-7°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,109 ft (338 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density	1,059/sq mi
Coordinates	42.3225°N, 96.4912°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Dakota County County
Nearest Airport	Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX) 8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.3"

23% below US avg

Snowfall 36.0"

Wettest Month (May) 3.90"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median	32.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	36.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	34.2 / 100
Community Resilience	8.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Feb 5, 2025.

Feb 6, 1996	1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska	M3.6	89 km
Aug 9, 1997	9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska	M3.4	82 km
Jan 4, 2021	5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota	M3.1	138 km
Feb 5, 2025	8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska	M2.7	115 km
Jun 30, 2021	4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa	M2.7	127 km
Mar 6, 2024	6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska	M2.5	120 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

601 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 244 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 16, 2014	EF4	60 km	1
Jun 16, 2014	EF4	38 km	0
Jun 16, 2014	EF4	67 km	1
Jun 16, 2014	EF4	84 km	0
Oct 4, 2013	EF4	32 km	0
Oct 4, 2013	EF4	53 km	0
Jun 23, 2003	EF4	71 km	1
Jul 28, 1986	EF4	56 km	0
Jul 7, 1977	EF4	26 km	0
May 6, 1975	EF4	90 km	0
Jun 23, 1952	EF4	71 km	0
Jul 15, 1950	EF4	59 km	0
Jun 17, 2014	EF3	67 km	0
Apr 9, 2011	EF3	58 km	0
Apr 9, 2011	EF3	99 km	0
Jun 11, 2008	EF3	66 km	4
May 16, 1999	EF3	91 km	0
May 16, 1999	EF3	95 km	2
Jul 5, 1994	EF3	16 km	0
Jun 16, 1992	EF3	94 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	20°F (-7°C)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	25°F (-4°C)	0.7 in
March	37°F (3°C)	2.1 in
April	50°F (10°C)	2.7 in
May	61°F (16°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
June	70°F (21°C)	3.9 in
July	74°F (23°C)	3.4 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	3.0 in
September	64°F (18°C)	2.9 in
October	52°F (11°C)	2.1 in
November	36°F (2°C)	1.3 in
December	24°F (-5°C)	0.8 in

Homer has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 20°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.6").

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