Imperial, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Chase County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
2,182
Population
720/sq mi density
$71,667
Median Income
$36,899 per capita
$176,700
Home Value
$242,310 Zillow
$1,046
Median Rent
28.5% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$71,667 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$176,700 home value, $1,046/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Imperial experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.5 inches. The area receives 26.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,278 ft (999 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 720/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5144°N, 101.6372°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Chase County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (MCK) 59 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 6.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very 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 | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Imperial has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and December the driest (0.2").