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Lake Waconda, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Fremont County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
161
Population
1,342/sq mi density
$140,221
Median Income
$69,121 per capita
$339,200
Home Value
$342,758 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
69
Violent Crime/100K
3,811 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$140,221 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$339,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
69 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Waconda experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. The area receives 24.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 943 ft (287 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,342/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8406°N, 95.8580°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Fremont County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eppley Airfield (OMA) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 15.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.0 in |
Lake Waconda has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 24°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.8").