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Memphis, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Saunders County County

1.1 /5.0
F Poor
115 Population 1,278/sq mi density
$183,300 Home Value $380,152 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
119 Violent Crime/100K 317 property/100K
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Overall
1.1 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
119 violent crimes/100K
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Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Memphis experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.1 inches. The area receives 20.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,093 ft (333 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density1,278/sq mi
Coordinates41.0946°N, 96.4331°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySaunders County County
Nearest AirportLincoln (LNK)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.1"
21% below US avg
Snowfall 20.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.80"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score29.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience92.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.9 on Jan 6, 2014.

Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 90 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 90 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 100 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 141 km
Jan 6, 2014 5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska M2.9 109 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

664 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 519 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 2024 EF4 15 km 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 61 km 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 83 km 0
Jun 26, 1976 EF4 80 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 32 km 3
Jun 22, 1964 EF4 94 km 0
Aug 13, 1952 EF4 19 km 0
Jul 15, 1950 EF4 80 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 30 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 73 km 1
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 60 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 83 km 4
May 16, 1999 EF3 73 km 2
May 16, 1999 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 57 km 0
May 27, 1991 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 55 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,195 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 UNNAMED 4,195 97 km
2010 UNNAMED 629 59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-5°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.8 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 65°F (19°C) 3.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.7 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 0.9 in

Memphis has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 22°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (0.7").

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