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Hooper, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Dodge County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,078 Population 1,609/sq mi density
$75,800 Median Income $38,240 per capita
$168,100 Home Value $277,686 Zillow
$819 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
220 Violent Crime/100K 2,382 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,800 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$168,100 home value, $819/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
220 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Hooper experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches. The area receives 28.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,226 ft (374 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density1,609/sq mi
Coordinates41.6114°N, 96.5492°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDodge County County
Nearest AirportEppley Airfield (OMA)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"
19% below US avg
Snowfall 28.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.49"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score67.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability13.8 / 100
Community Resilience77.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5 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 M3.6 130 km
Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 146 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 137 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 57 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

636 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 21 fatalities, 540 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 2024 EF4 49 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 57 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 63 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 62 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 72 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 72 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 88 km 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 96 km 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 87 km 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF4 61 km 0
Jun 26, 1976 EF4 81 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 63 km 3
May 30, 1954 EF4 99 km 6
Aug 13, 1952 EF4 44 km 0
Jul 15, 1950 EF4 21 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 84 km 1
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (629 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 UNNAMED 629 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.8 in
March 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 0.9 in

Hooper has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 21°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.7").

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