Jackson, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Dakota County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
281 Population 624/sq mi density
$84,063 Median Income $25,367 per capita
$195,800 Home Value $324,636 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$84,063 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$195,800 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Jackson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches. The area receives 36.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,119 ft (341 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density624/sq mi
Coordinates42.4482°N, 96.5713°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDakota County County
Nearest AirportSioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.3"
23% below US avg
Snowfall 36.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.69"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score36.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.2 / 100
Community Resilience8.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Feb 5, 2025.

Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 80 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 89 km
Jan 4, 2021 5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota M3.1 125 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 114 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 127 km
Mar 6, 2024 6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska M2.5 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

627 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 229 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 65 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 88 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 72 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 43 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 40 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 55 km 0
Jun 23, 2003 EF4 62 km 1
Jul 28, 1986 EF4 42 km 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF4 35 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 87 km 0
Jun 7, 1965 EF4 97 km 1
Jun 23, 1952 EF4 68 km 0
Jul 15, 1950 EF4 72 km 0
Jun 17, 2014 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 81 km 4
Jul 5, 1994 EF3 26 km 0
May 27, 1991 EF3 64 km 0
May 8, 1979 EF3 33 km 0
Jul 5, 1978 EF3 82 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 25°F (-4°C) 0.9 in
March 37°F (3°C) 1.8 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.3 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 1.0 in

Jackson has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 20°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.7").

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