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Magnet, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Pierce County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
63 Population 420/sq mi density
$57,250 Median Income $25,668 per capita
$42,500 Home Value $184,906 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$57,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$42,500 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Magnet experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches. The area receives 32.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.3°F
11% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,817 ft (554 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density420/sq mi
Coordinates42.4561°N, 97.4693°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPierce County County
Nearest AirportNorfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (OFK)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.5"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 32.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.15"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score14.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience58.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
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

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.7 on Feb 5, 2025.

Nov 3, 2002 16 km SSW of Butte, Nebraska M4.3 122 km
Jun 4, 2021 10 km NE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.7 120 km
Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 9 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 77 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 142 km
Jun 4, 2021 9 km ENE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.1 119 km
Jan 4, 2021 5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota M3.1 73 km
Jan 1, 2020 2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska M2.8 107 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 60 km
Mar 6, 2024 6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska M2.5 46 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

576 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 239 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 62 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 64 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 64 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 62 km 1
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 49 km 0
Jun 23, 2003 EF4 13 km 1
Jul 28, 1986 EF4 48 km 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF4 72 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 30 km 0
Jun 7, 1965 EF4 82 km 1
May 29, 1962 EF4 84 km 0
May 30, 1954 EF4 84 km 6
Jun 17, 2014 EF3 20 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF3 34 km 0
Jul 5, 1994 EF3 97 km 0
Aug 3, 1981 EF3 95 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 99 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF3 32 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 14, 1967 EF3 82 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,911 ac, 1995).

Year Name Acres Distance
1995 UNNAMED 2,911 94 km
2012 KAYLKOWSKI 1,966 93 km
2012 SIX PACK 1,649 50 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 25°F (-4°C) 0.7 in
March 36°F (2°C) 1.7 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 2.5 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in
October 51°F (10°C) 1.6 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.1 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 0.7 in

Magnet has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 21°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.5").

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