Howells, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Colfax County County
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
602
Population
1,038/sq mi density
$72,188
Median Income
$36,674 per capita
$104,500
Home Value
$262,741 Zillow
$558
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
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
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. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. The area receives 23.7 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in |
Howells has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 23°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.5").