Howard City (Boelus), NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Howard County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
170
Population
239/sq mi density
$61,250
Median Income
$38,194 per capita
$78,800
Home Value
$277,605 Zillow
$550
Median Rent
14.3% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,800 home value, $550/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Howard City (Boelus) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches. The area receives 24.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,919 ft (585 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 239/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0754°N, 98.7153°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Howard County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Nebraska Regional (GRI) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in |
Howard City (Boelus) has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 24°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.5").