Kimball, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Kimball County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
2,153
Population
940/sq mi density
$57,153
Median Income
$31,853 per capita
$105,700
Home Value
$169,221 Zillow
$847
Median Rent
22.9% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
123
Violent Crime/100K
246 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$57,153 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,700 home value, $847/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
123 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Kimball experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.8 inches. The area receives 29.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,728 ft (1,441 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 940/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2324°N, 103.6521°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Kimball County County |
| Nearest Airport | Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (BFF) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 7.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 12.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in |
Kimball has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 27°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.3").