Lushton, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · York County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
28 Population 200/sq mi density
$51,875 Median Income $32,046 per capita
$92,500 Home Value $175,493 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,500 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lushton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.3 inches. The area receives 24.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation1,675 ft (511 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density200/sq mi
Coordinates40.7240°N, 97.7236°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyYork County County
Nearest AirportCentral Nebraska Regional (GRI)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.3"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 24.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.39"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score52.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience70.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

86 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 17, 2025.

Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 90 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 115 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 115 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 113 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 116 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 125 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 113 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 91 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 79 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 114 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 127 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 113 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 111 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 123 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 115 km
Apr 7, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.2 115 km
Mar 13, 2025 0 km SE of Glen Elder, Kansas M3.2 145 km
Jun 12, 2017 6 km N of Jewell, Kansas M3.2 116 km
May 6, 2021 2 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.1 110 km
May 6, 2021 5 km SSW of Formoso, Kansas M3.0 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

810 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 21 fatalities, 576 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1964 EF5 58 km 4
May 22, 2004 EF4 56 km 1
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 56 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 53 km 3
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 57 km 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 49 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 76 km 4
May 8, 1965 EF4 97 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF4 93 km 0
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 21 km 1
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 95 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 97 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 23 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 42 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 39 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 40 km 0
Sep 22, 2001 EF3 39 km 0
Jul 24, 1993 EF3 73 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 80 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTH BRANCH (10,926 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 NORTH BRANCH 10,926 99 km
2023 ROCK CREEK 1,433 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.7 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
September 65°F (19°C) 2.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
November 38°F (4°C) 1.2 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 0.8 in

Lushton has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 24°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.6").

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