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Lorton, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Otoe County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
56 Population 1,400/sq mi density
$57,200 Home Value $211,466 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
69 Violent Crime/100K 3,811 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
69 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lorton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. The area receives 25.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,021 ft (311 m)
Area0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density1,400/sq mi
Coordinates40.5972°N, 96.0242°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOtoe County County
Nearest AirportLincoln (LNK)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.2"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 25.5"
Wettest Month (May) 4.41"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score18.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience90.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very 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)

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.9 on Jan 6, 2014.

Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 25 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 40 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 139 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 91 km
Jan 6, 2014 5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska M2.9 69 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 44 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

629 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 469 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 21, 2024 EF4 98 km 5
Apr 26, 2024 EF4 72 km 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 93 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF4 99 km 0
Mar 29, 1979 EF4 75 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 64 km 3
Jun 22, 1964 EF4 50 km 0
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 68 km 1
Apr 5, 1954 EF4 55 km 0
Aug 13, 1952 EF4 84 km 0
May 21, 2024 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 87 km 1
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 69 km 0
May 21, 2019 EF3 75 km 0
Jun 3, 2014 EF3 70 km 0
Jul 24, 1993 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 32 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,195 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 UNNAMED 4,195 97 km
2020 MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI 964 85 km
2016 SQR BM SL DESOTO 2016 WUI RX 866 85 km
1988 NORTH POOL 698 84 km
2020 UNNAMED 645 86 km
2010 UNNAMED 629 91 km
2009 UNIT 6 625 87 km
2002 SCRDGRS 6 536 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 0.9 in
March 40°F (5°C) 2.4 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 1.0 in

Lorton has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 24°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.8").

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