Macy, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Thurston County County

1.9 /5.0

D Poor

795 Population 497/sq mi density

$29,219 Median Income $10,583 per capita

$677 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent

49°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr

156 Violent Crime/100K 3,662 property/100K

Overall

1.9 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.2 / 5.0

$29,219 median income, 16.3% unemployment

B+

Affordability

4.0 / 5.0

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

156 violent crimes/100K

Education

1.4 / 5.0

5.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Macy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches. The area receives 32.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	49.0°F
	9% below US avg
January Average	20°F (-7°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,186 ft (361 m)
Area	1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density	497/sq mi
Coordinates	42.1159°N, 96.3666°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Thurston County County
Nearest Airport	Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX) 20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.8"

22% below US avg

Snowfall 32.2"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.13"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median	32.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	26.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	69.5 / 100
Community Resilience	20.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
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	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Feb 6, 1996	1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska	M3.6	106 km
Aug 9, 1997	9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska	M3.4	77 km
Feb 5, 2025	8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska	M2.7	120 km
Jun 30, 2021	4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa	M2.7	130 km
Mar 6, 2024	6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska	M2.5	140 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

577 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 266 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 16, 2014	EF4	41 km	0
Jun 16, 2014	EF4	66 km	1
Jun 16, 2014	EF4	58 km	1
Jun 16, 2014	EF4	83 km	0
Oct 4, 2013	EF4	32 km	0
Oct 4, 2013	EF4	59 km	0
Jun 23, 2003	EF4	89 km	1
Jul 28, 1986	EF4	80 km	0
Jul 7, 1977	EF4	28 km	0
Jun 26, 1976	EF4	98 km	0
May 6, 1975	EF4	100 km	0
Jun 23, 1952	EF4	82 km	0
Jul 15, 1950	EF4	40 km	0
Jun 17, 2014	EF3	87 km	0
Apr 9, 2011	EF3	45 km	0
Apr 9, 2011	EF3	93 km	0
Jun 11, 2008	EF3	41 km	4
May 16, 1999	EF3	71 km	2
May 16, 1999	EF3	66 km	0
Jul 5, 1994	EF3	24 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (629 ac, 2010).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2010	UNNAMED	629	89 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	20°F (-7°C)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	25°F (-4°C)	0.8 in
March	37°F (3°C)	2.1 in
April	50°F (10°C)	2.7 in
May	61°F (16°C)	4.1 in
June	71°F (22°C)	4.1 in	Wettest
July	75°F (24°C)	3.4 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	3.0 in
September	64°F (18°C)	3.1 in
October	52°F (11°C)	2.1 in
November	36°F (2°C)	1.3 in
December	24°F (-5°C)	0.8 in

Macy has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 20°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.6").

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