Hoskins, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Wayne County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
272 Population 877/sq mi density
$77,500 Median Income $32,971 per capita
$142,900 Home Value $359,501 Zillow
$1,333 Median Rent 18.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$77,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$142,900 home value, $1,333/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Hoskins experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.0 inches. The area receives 29.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.2°F
9% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation1,676 ft (511 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density877/sq mi
Coordinates42.1126°N, 97.3044°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWayne County County
Nearest AirportNorfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (OFK)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.0"
29% below US avg
Snowfall 29.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.61"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score14.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience88.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very 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

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.7 on Feb 5, 2025.

Nov 3, 2002 16 km SSW of Butte, Nebraska M4.3 150 km
Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 49 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 37 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 128 km
Jan 4, 2021 5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota M3.1 113 km
Jan 1, 2020 2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska M2.8 117 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 44 km
Mar 6, 2024 6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska M2.5 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

577 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 291 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 23 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 25 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 36 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 27 km 1
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 19 km 0
Jun 23, 2003 EF4 43 km 1
Jul 28, 1986 EF4 69 km 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF4 50 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 24 km 0
May 30, 1954 EF4 55 km 6
Jul 15, 1950 EF4 68 km 0
Jun 17, 2014 EF3 47 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF3 59 km 0
Jul 5, 1994 EF3 86 km 0
May 27, 1991 EF3 74 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 59 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF3 18 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF3 15 km 0
Jun 14, 1967 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 7, 1965 EF3 99 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,911 ac, 1995).

Year Name Acres Distance
1995 UNNAMED 2,911 95 km
2012 SIX PACK 1,649 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-5°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 26°F (-3°C) 0.8 in
March 38°F (3°C) 1.4 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.2 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.2 in
December 26°F (-4°C) 0.8 in

Hoskins has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 22°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.6").

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