Loomis, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Phelps County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
341 Population 1,033/sq mi density
$71,750 Median Income $33,345 per capita
$132,300 Home Value $244,629 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 20.4% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,750 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$132,300 home value, $950/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Loomis experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches. The area receives 25.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation2,427 ft (740 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density1,033/sq mi
Coordinates40.4783°N, 99.5077°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPhelps County County
Nearest AirportKearney Regional (EAR)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.6"
27% below US avg
Snowfall 25.4"
Wettest Month (May) 4.42"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.56"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score39.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience58.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

121 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 M4.6 141 km
Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 127 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 144 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 140 km
Apr 10, 2018 10 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.7 110 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 141 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 142 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 127 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 141 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 136 km
Jan 4, 2016 11 km NW of Westerville, Nebraska M3.5 111 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 127 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 111 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 105 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 142 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 137 km
Apr 9, 2018 10 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 109 km
Apr 19, 2018 9 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 110 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 137 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

624 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 23 fatalities, 183 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1964 EF5 97 km 4
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 96 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF4 89 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 88 km 4
Jun 6, 1956 EF4 65 km 0
Jun 7, 1953 EF4 100 km 11
May 17, 2019 EF3 66 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 66 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 36 km 0
Apr 20, 2007 EF3 68 km 0
May 17, 2000 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 3, 1999 EF3 76 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 27 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 12 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 44 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 1, 1990 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 43 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 ROAD 702 45,166 68 km
2022 ROAD 739 32,997 33 km
2002 UNNAMED 15,972 81 km
2010 H-RX-F KIR NON NFP 1,435 95 km
2022 KIRWIN SOUTHEAST RX 1,367 97 km
2020 PRAIRIE DOG 1,257 80 km
2016 KSKIR RX WUI FY16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT BURNS 1,123 93 km
2011 W-RX-F NON FUNDED TREATMENT_KSKIR 1,083 93 km
2023 NERBR-HFR-FY23-RX-PETERSON 1,061 13 km
2008 H RX F BOTTOMS 1,009 99 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,009 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.7 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
September 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.0 in
November 38°F (3°C) 0.9 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 0.7 in

Loomis has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 25°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.6").

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