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Maskell, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Dixon County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
58 Population 363/sq mi density
$77,750 Median Income $26,028 per capita
$51,700 Home Value $114,313 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
156 Violent Crime/100K 3,662 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$77,750 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$51,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
156 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Maskell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below US avg
January Average20°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,308 ft (399 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density363/sq mi
Coordinates42.6904°N, 96.9809°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDixon County County
Nearest AirportSioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.0"
26% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.66"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score8.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience32.4 / 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 Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Jun 4, 2021 10 km NE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.7 147 km
Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 50 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 101 km
Jun 4, 2021 9 km ENE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.1 147 km
Jan 4, 2021 5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota M3.1 82 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 104 km
Mar 6, 2024 6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska M2.5 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

625 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 231 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 80 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 93 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 63 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 83 km 1
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 63 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 82 km 0
Jun 23, 2003 EF4 35 km 1
Jul 28, 1986 EF4 2 km 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF4 64 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 73 km 0
Jun 7, 1965 EF4 57 km 1
Jun 23, 1952 EF4 93 km 0
Jun 17, 2014 EF3 28 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF3 79 km 0
Jul 5, 1994 EF3 69 km 0
May 27, 1991 EF3 99 km 0
Aug 3, 1981 EF3 67 km 0
May 8, 1979 EF3 72 km 0
Jul 5, 1978 EF3 69 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF3 70 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SIX PACK (1,649 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 SIX PACK 1,649 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-6°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 24°F (-4°C) 0.6 in
March 35°F (2°C) 1.8 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.6 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 74°F (24°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
October 51°F (10°C) 1.9 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.4 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 0.6 in

Maskell has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 20°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.4").

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