Lyman, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Laramie County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
366
Population
1,144/sq mi density
$52,621
Median Income
$29,222 per capita
$59,100
Home Value
$206,527 Zillow
$792
Median Rent
17.8% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$52,621 median income, 11.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,100 home value, $792/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lyman experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.8 inches. The area receives 31.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,050 ft (1,234 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,144/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9170°N, 104.0381°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Laramie County County |
| Nearest Airport | Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (BFF) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0490 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 6.2 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.16 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.12 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 22.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
Lyman has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.2").