Martin, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Keith County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
86 Population 239/sq mi density
$52,841 Median Income $30,513 per capita
$189,200 Home Value $252,503 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$52,841 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$189,200 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Martin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches. The area receives 21.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation3,349 ft (1,021 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density239/sq mi
Coordinates41.2581°N, 101.7090°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyKeith County County
Nearest AirportNorth Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (LBF)
54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.2"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 21.4"
Wettest Month (May) 3.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.33"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score13.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability23.0 / 100
Community Resilience35.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.0 on Jan 1, 2025.

Apr 10, 2018 10 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.7 133 km
Oct 18, 2012 28 km NW of Hyannis, Nebraska M3.6 108 km
Aug 19, 2015 13 km S of Halsey, Nebraska M3.6 134 km
Aug 26, 1991 15 km SSE of Brownlee, Nebraska M3.4 140 km
Apr 19, 2018 9 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 131 km
Apr 9, 2018 10 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 131 km
Apr 10, 2018 3 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.1 131 km
Apr 16, 2018 8 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.1 133 km
Sep 30, 1990 29 km SE of Hyannis, Nebraska M3.0 64 km
Apr 16, 2007 11 km WSW of Maywood, Nebraska M3.0 109 km
Jan 1, 2025 4 km S of Brownlee, Nebraska M3.0 142 km
Apr 15, 2018 8 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M2.6 133 km
Aug 6, 2012 21 km WNW of Mullen, Nebraska M2.5 99 km
Apr 10, 2018 4 km NW of Arnold, Nebraska M2.5 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

395 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 33 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 29, 1956 EF4 74 km 0
Jun 25, 2024 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 18, 2012 EF3 71 km 0
Mar 18, 2012 EF3 75 km 0
May 2, 1991 EF3 57 km 0
Jun 25, 1989 EF3 78 km 0
Jul 10, 1977 EF3 39 km 0
Jul 27, 1972 EF3 60 km 0
Jun 27, 1960 EF3 78 km 2
Jun 27, 1960 EF3 88 km 0
May 23, 2024 EF2 6 km 0
Jun 28, 2016 EF2 93 km 0
Mar 18, 2012 EF2 71 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF2 56 km 0
Jun 20, 2003 EF2 46 km 0
May 21, 1995 EF2 46 km 0
Jun 1, 1990 EF2 70 km 0
May 18, 1990 EF2 70 km 0
Jun 11, 1984 EF2 98 km 0
Jul 15, 1983 EF2 18 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (27,237 ac, 1995).

Year Name Acres Distance
1995 UNNAMED 27,237 61 km
2012 UNNAMED 17,990 33 km
2012 TURNER TATANKA 15,749 58 km
2012 KEITH COUNTY COMPLEX 13,526 17 km
2002 UNNAMED 11,012 90 km
2012 JEFFRIES 8,853 78 km
1999 UNNAMED 7,793 91 km
2011 HARVEST CA 6,526 99 km
2000 DRYWELLS 6,492 47 km
2019 RED KATE 6,115 67 km
2012 UNNAMED 6,014 92 km
1998 SUGARLOAF 4,075 73 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,473 80 km
1987 UNNAMED 3,439 37 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,192 27 km
1986 W BLUE CREEK 3,167 74 km
1989 UNNAMED 2,706 92 km
2008 UNNAMED 1,861 58 km
1994 STABLE 1,706 77 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,689 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 0.6 in
March 39°F (4°C) 0.9 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in Wettest
June 69°F (21°C) 3.2 in
July 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 2.0 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in
October 51°F (10°C) 1.4 in
November 39°F (4°C) 0.5 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 0.4 in

Martin has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.3").

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