Macy, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Thurston County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
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
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$29,219 median income, unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
F
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. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches. The area receives 32.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average48.9°F
9% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation1,186 ft (361 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density497/sq mi
Coordinates42.1159°N, 96.3666°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyThurston County County
Nearest AirportSioux 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) 4.50"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.74"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score26.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability69.5 / 100
Community Resilience20.7 / 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) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.0 in
March 37°F (3°C) 1.7 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.3 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.4 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 1.0 in

Macy has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 20°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.7").

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