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Howells, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Colfax County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
602
Population
1,038/sq mi density
$72,188
Median Income
$36,674 per capita
$104,500
Home Value
$245,973 Zillow
$558
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
84
Violent Crime/100K
1,702 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$72,188 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,500 home value, $558/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
84 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Howells experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. The area receives 23.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,497 ft (456 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,038/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7242°N, 97.0046°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Colfax County County |
| Nearest Airport | Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (OFK) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 28.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 15.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in |
Howells has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 23°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.6").