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Lebanon, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Red Willow County County

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
39 Population 244/sq mi density
51°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
78 Violent Crime/100K 3,079 property/100K
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
78 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Lebanon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches. The area receives 24.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,410 ft (735 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density244/sq mi
Coordinates40.0488°N, 100.2759°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRed Willow County County
Nearest AirportMc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (MCK)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"
38% below US avg
Snowfall 24.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.66"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score20.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.4 / 100
Community Resilience45.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

67 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
Apr 10, 2018 10 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.7 145 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 118 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 121 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 94 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 111 km
Sep 14, 2016 10 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 128 km
Sep 16, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.3 130 km
Apr 9, 2018 10 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 144 km
Apr 19, 2018 9 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 144 km
Nov 13, 2001 Kansas M3.3 8 km
Sep 19, 2016 8 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.2 130 km
May 24, 2023 12 km S of Alton, Kansas M3.2 137 km
Apr 16, 2018 8 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.1 148 km
Aug 31, 2016 9 km N of Ellis, Kansas M3.1 129 km
Jul 5, 2019 Kansas M3.1 112 km
Sep 16, 2016 8 km NNW of Ellis, Kansas M3.1 129 km
Sep 26, 2010 11 km S of Oconto, Nebraska M3.1 118 km
Jul 15, 2025 2 km SW of Zurich, Kansas M3.0 116 km
Apr 17, 2003 4 km WNW of Zurich, Kansas M3.0 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

514 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 33 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 15, 1990 EF4 82 km 0
May 17, 2019 EF3 63 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 52 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 20, 2007 EF3 66 km 0
Jun 3, 1999 EF3 47 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 77 km 0
Sep 11, 1978 EF3 66 km 0
Jun 18, 1975 EF3 37 km 0
Jun 18, 1975 EF3 56 km 0
Oct 17, 1971 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 14, 1970 EF3 67 km 0
May 4, 1965 EF3 68 km 0
Oct 29, 1956 EF3 16 km 0
Apr 20, 1954 EF3 60 km 0
May 20, 1951 EF3 99 km 0
May 14, 1951 EF3 95 km 0
May 17, 2019 EF2 45 km 0
May 17, 2019 EF2 59 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

13 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROAD 702 (45,166 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 ROAD 702 45,166 15 km
2022 ROAD 739 32,997 51 km
2002 UNNAMED 15,972 93 km
2002 UNNAMED 11,012 91 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,488 55 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,476 88 km
1990 UNNAMED 1,285 94 km
2020 PRAIRIE DOG 1,257 36 km
2016 KSKIR RX WUI FY16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT BURNS 1,123 99 km
2011 W-RX-F NON FUNDED TREATMENT_KSKIR 1,083 99 km
2023 NERBR-HFR-FY23-RX-PETERSON 1,061 71 km
1993 UNNAMED 1,029 91 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,009 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-0°C) 0.6 in
March 40°F (4°C) 1.6 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in
July 76°F (25°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in
September 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.2 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.0 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 0.5 in

Lebanon has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 27°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.5").

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