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Maxwell, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Lincoln County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
230
Population
500/sq mi density
$78,750
Median Income
$30,551 per capita
$89,700
Home Value
$256,043 Zillow
$821
Median Rent
14.3% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
335
Violent Crime/100K
4,169 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$78,750 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,700 home value, $821/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
335 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Maxwell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches. The area receives 29.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,712 ft (827 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 500/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0771°N, 100.5263°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lincoln County County |
| Nearest Airport | North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (LBF) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in |
Maxwell has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 26°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.4").