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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
$285,359 Zillow
$1,045
Median Rent
28.2% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
383
Violent Crime/100K
2,751 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$69,991 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$248,200 home value, $1,045/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
383 violent crimes/100K (1% above avg)
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lincoln experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches. The area receives 18.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
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 | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Lincoln has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.6").