Leigh, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Colfax County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
451
Population
752/sq mi density
$68,068
Median Income
$35,280 per capita
$89,000
Home Value
$285,148 Zillow
$638
Median Rent
20.0% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,068 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,000 home value, $638/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Leigh experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. The area receives 23.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,588 ft (484 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 752/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7033°N, 97.2407°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Colfax County County |
| Nearest Airport | Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (OFK) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 28.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 15.5 / 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 Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in |
Leigh has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 21°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.5").