Lincoln, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Lancaster County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
291,932
Population
2,888/sq mi density
$69,991
Median Income
$39,187 per capita
$248,200
Home Value
$293,764 Zillow
$1,045
Median Rent
28.2% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
363
Violent Crime/100K
2,484 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$69,991 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$248,200 home value, $1,045/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
363 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lincoln experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches. The area receives 26.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,220 ft (372 m) |
| Area | 101.1 sq mi (261.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,888/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8089°N, 96.6779°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lancaster County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lincoln (LNK) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 83.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0455 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in |
Lincoln has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 25°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.7").