Milford, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Seward County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
2,656
Population
3,362/sq mi density
$80,997
Median Income
$34,662 per capita
$225,200
Home Value
$320,271 Zillow
$892
Median Rent
19.9% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
179
Violent Crime/100K
314 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,997 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$225,200 home value, $892/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
179 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Milford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches. The area receives 21.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,468 ft (447 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,362/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7726°N, 97.0541°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Seward County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lincoln (LNK) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.4 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in |
Milford has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 25°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.9").