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Jansen, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Jefferson County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
86 Population 277/sq mi density
$53,750 Median Income $24,952 per capita
$70,000 Home Value $116,285 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
53 Violent Crime/100K 693 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
53 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Jansen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 20.7 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 Average51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,460 ft (445 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density277/sq mi
Coordinates40.1840°N, 97.0848°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJefferson County County
Nearest AirportLincoln (LNK)
52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 20.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.2 / 100
Community Resilience43.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

88 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 26, 2025.

Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 94 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 105 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 101 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 104 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 93 km
Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 107 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 122 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 139 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 106 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 102 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 94 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 105 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 121 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 89 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 101 km
Apr 6, 2023 6 km N of Bennington, Kansas M3.3 129 km
Apr 7, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.2 105 km
Jun 12, 2017 6 km N of Jewell, Kansas M3.2 103 km
Mar 13, 2025 0 km SE of Glen Elder, Kansas M3.2 129 km
May 6, 2021 2 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.1 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

697 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 218 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2004 EF4 26 km 1
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 74 km 0
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 60 km 1
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 85 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 54 km 0
Jun 3, 2014 EF3 92 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 94 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 65 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 91 km 0
Sep 22, 2001 EF3 80 km 0
Jul 24, 1993 EF3 13 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 39 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 28 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 74 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 49 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 52 km 0
Sep 18, 1986 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 12, 1984 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 20, 1974 EF3 72 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: AXELTON-BURKLUND (8,831 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 AXELTON-BURKLUND 8,831 84 km
2022 CARLSON 6,101 85 km
2014 SHANNON CREEK 3,954 85 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,819 70 km
2016 BLUE RAPIDS 1,744 76 km
2023 ROCK CREEK 1,433 10 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,296 29 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,107 94 km
2023 SHANNON CREEK 1,089 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 0.7 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 0.9 in

Jansen has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 25°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.6").

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