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Loup City, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Sherman County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
988 Population 1,051/sq mi density
$50,625 Median Income $24,827 per capita
$101,500 Home Value $164,042 Zillow
$860 Median Rent 23.7% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
255 Violent Crime/100K 2,073 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$50,625 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,500 home value, $860/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
255 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Loup City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches. The area receives 30.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,071 ft (631 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density1,051/sq mi
Coordinates41.2767°N, 98.9677°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySherman County County
Nearest AirportKearney Regional (EAR)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.5"
30% below US avg
Snowfall 30.7"
Wettest Month (May) 3.86"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score22.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability32.4 / 100
Community Resilience34.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 17, 2025.

Apr 10, 2018 10 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.7 97 km
Aug 19, 2015 13 km S of Halsey, Nebraska M3.6 122 km
Jan 4, 2016 11 km NW of Westerville, Nebraska M3.5 47 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 134 km
Apr 19, 2018 9 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 99 km
Apr 9, 2018 10 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 98 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 39 km
Apr 10, 2018 3 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.1 100 km
Apr 16, 2018 8 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.1 97 km
Sep 26, 2010 11 km S of Oconto, Nebraska M3.1 72 km
Jul 18, 1990 10 km SSW of Ord, Nebraska M3.0 26 km
Aug 22, 2023 11 km N of Guide Rock, Nebraska M2.9 134 km
Jul 1, 2023 11 km E of Cowles, Nebraska M2.9 134 km
Mar 17, 2023 8 km E of Cowles, Nebraska M2.9 134 km
Feb 14, 2003 7 km S of Holbrook, Nebraska M2.9 146 km
Jan 1, 2020 2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska M2.8 105 km
Feb 24, 2025 7 km ENE of Cowles, Nebraska M2.8 130 km
Sep 19, 2023 9 km E of Cowles, Nebraska M2.8 134 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 124 km
Jun 17, 2025 15 km SSW of Riverton, Nebraska M2.6 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

638 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 27 fatalities, 404 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1964 EF5 95 km 4
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 69 km 3
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 74 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 25 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 55 km 4
May 5, 1964 EF4 51 km 0
May 30, 1961 EF4 84 km 0
Jun 6, 1956 EF4 36 km 0
Jun 7, 1953 EF4 15 km 11
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 30 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 64 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 3, 1999 EF3 40 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 100 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 75 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 1, 1990 EF3 72 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 61 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 83 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF3 56 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOWERY (4,881 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 LOWERY 4,881 84 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,883 85 km
1998 UNNAMED 3,688 75 km
1995 UNNAMED 2,911 94 km
2023 DEL PORTO 2,856 94 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,456 80 km
1989 UNNAMED 2,298 87 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,185 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.6 in
March 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.8 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
July 76°F (24°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.5 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.3 in
December 26°F (-4°C) 0.7 in

Loup City has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 25°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.5").

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