Linwood, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Dodge County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
110 Population 289/sq mi density
$28,929 Median Income $19,917 per capita
$1,292 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$28,929 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Linwood 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 28.5 inches. The area receives 35.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.2°F
9% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation1,335 ft (407 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density289/sq mi
Coordinates41.4123°N, 96.9323°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDodge County County
Nearest AirportLincoln (LNK)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.5"
25% below US avg
Snowfall 35.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.62"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.69"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score67.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability13.8 / 100
Community Resilience77.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Feb 5, 2025.

Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 132 km
Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 144 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 145 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 48 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 141 km
Jan 6, 2014 5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska M2.9 148 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

661 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 20 fatalities, 541 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 2024 EF4 56 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 63 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 63 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 80 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 63 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 81 km 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 64 km 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 48 km 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF4 84 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 77 km 3
May 30, 1954 EF4 75 km 6
Aug 13, 1952 EF4 36 km 0
Jul 15, 1950 EF4 51 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 67 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 75 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 80 km 4
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 87 km 0
May 16, 1999 EF3 91 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (629 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 UNNAMED 629 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 26°F (-4°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 1.6 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
September 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 0.8 in

Linwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 21°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (0.7").

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