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Inavale, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Webster County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
36 Population 109/sq mi density
$59,028 Median Income $196,861 per capita
51°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
133 Violent Crime/100K 2,032 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,028 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
133 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Inavale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.5 inches. The area receives 18.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,740 ft (530 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density109/sq mi
Coordinates40.0923°N, 98.6484°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWebster County County
Nearest AirportKearney Regional (EAR)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.5"
33% below US avg
Snowfall 18.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.17"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score55.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability77.8 / 100
Community Resilience50.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

146 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jun 22, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M4.6 118 km
Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 43 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 56 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 60 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 69 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 57 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 47 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 136 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 118 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 118 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 53 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 43 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 29 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 80 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 58 km
Apr 6, 2023 6 km N of Bennington, Kansas M3.3 144 km
Sep 14, 2016 10 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 141 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 58 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 47 km
Sep 16, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

782 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 20 fatalities, 407 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1964 EF5 56 km 4
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 83 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 11 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF4 99 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF4 59 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 97 km 3
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 92 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 87 km 4
Jun 4, 1955 EF4 64 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 97 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 63 km 0
May 27, 2013 EF3 28 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 92 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 75 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 71 km 0
Sep 22, 2001 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTH BRANCH (10,926 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 NORTH BRANCH 10,926 34 km
2017 FELLHOELTER 1,664 100 km
2010 H-RX-F KIR NON NFP 1,435 66 km
2022 KIRWIN SOUTHEAST RX 1,367 68 km
2016 KSKIR RX WUI FY16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT BURNS 1,123 67 km
2011 W-RX-F NON FUNDED TREATMENT_KSKIR 1,083 67 km
2023 NERBR-HFR-FY23-RX-PETERSON 1,061 96 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,057 85 km
2008 H RX F BOTTOMS 1,009 68 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,009 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 0.6 in
March 40°F (4°C) 2.1 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.3 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 0.6 in

Inavale has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 25°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.5").

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