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 Average51.5°F
5% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation1,468 ft (447 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density3,362/sq mi
Coordinates40.7726°N, 97.0541°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySeward County County
Nearest AirportLincoln (LNK)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.5"
22% below US avg
Snowfall 21.5"
Wettest Month (May) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.86"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience88.4 / 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)

Earthquake History

55 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 26, 2025.

Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 128 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 146 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 148 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 141 km
Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 109 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 148 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 128 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 146 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 148 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 129 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 127 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 114 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 137 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 146 km
Jun 12, 2017 6 km N of Jewell, Kansas M3.2 148 km
Apr 7, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.2 148 km
May 6, 2021 2 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.1 138 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.0 148 km
Jun 3, 2017 4 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.0 147 km
Feb 8, 2020 3 km W of Burr Oak, Kansas M3.0 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

730 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 419 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 2024 EF4 77 km 0
May 22, 2004 EF4 56 km 1
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 9 km 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 55 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 94 km 3
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 49 km 1
Aug 13, 1952 EF4 64 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 38 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 35 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 65 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 76 km 0
Sep 22, 2001 EF3 86 km 0
Jul 24, 1993 EF3 53 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 9 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 40 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 72 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROCK CREEK (1,433 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 ROCK CREEK 1,433 76 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,296 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

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").

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