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Marquette, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Merrick County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
257 Population 1,224/sq mi density
$62,083 Median Income $24,378 per capita
$107,700 Home Value $349,811 Zillow
$1,021 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
69 Violent Crime/100K 1,714 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$62,083 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,700 home value, $1,021/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
69 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Marquette experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.5 inches. The area receives 28.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,820 ft (555 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density1,224/sq mi
Coordinates41.0063°N, 98.0098°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMerrick County County
Nearest AirportCentral Nebraska Regional (GRI)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.5"
25% below US avg
Snowfall 28.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score42.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.9 / 100
Community Resilience62.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

69 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 M3.8 114 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 141 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 141 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 142 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 141 km
Jan 4, 2016 11 km NW of Westerville, Nebraska M3.5 133 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 147 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 112 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 139 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 115 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 140 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 96 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 145 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 76 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 141 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 140 km
Apr 7, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.2 141 km
Jun 12, 2017 6 km N of Jewell, Kansas M3.2 142 km
May 6, 2021 2 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.1 139 km
Sep 26, 2010 11 km S of Oconto, Nebraska M3.1 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

774 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 27 fatalities, 576 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1964 EF5 59 km 4
May 22, 2004 EF4 96 km 1
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 80 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 26 km 3
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 53 km 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 27 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 52 km 4
May 8, 1965 EF4 61 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF4 54 km 0
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 60 km 1
Jun 6, 1956 EF4 92 km 0
May 30, 1954 EF4 84 km 6
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 56 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 58 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 26 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 14 km 0
Sep 22, 2001 EF3 64 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.8 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.6 in
May 62°F (16°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
July 74°F (24°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 2.9 in
September 65°F (18°C) 2.8 in
October 53°F (11°C) 1.7 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.2 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 0.7 in

Marquette has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 24°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.5").

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