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Miller, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Buffalo County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
135 Population 355/sq mi density
$81,250 Median Income $36,447 per capita
$62,500 Home Value $307,478 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
255 Violent Crime/100K 2,073 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$81,250 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$62,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
255 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Miller experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.6 inches. The area receives 21.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,315 ft (706 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density355/sq mi
Coordinates40.9276°N, 99.3901°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBuffalo County County
Nearest AirportKearney Regional (EAR)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.6"
33% below US avg
Snowfall 21.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.02"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score66.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience69.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
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

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 17, 2025.

Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 147 km
Apr 10, 2018 10 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.7 77 km
Aug 19, 2015 13 km S of Halsey, Nebraska M3.6 120 km
Jan 4, 2016 11 km NW of Westerville, Nebraska M3.5 62 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 148 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 123 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 91 km
Nov 13, 2001 Kansas M3.3 125 km
Apr 19, 2018 9 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 79 km
Apr 9, 2018 10 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 78 km
Apr 10, 2018 3 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.1 83 km
Apr 16, 2018 8 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.1 79 km
Sep 26, 2010 11 km S of Oconto, Nebraska M3.1 34 km
Feb 8, 2020 3 km W of Burr Oak, Kansas M3.0 148 km
Apr 16, 2007 11 km WSW of Maywood, Nebraska M3.0 120 km
Jul 18, 1990 10 km SSW of Ord, Nebraska M3.0 74 km
Feb 14, 2003 7 km S of Holbrook, Nebraska M2.9 94 km
Aug 22, 2023 11 km N of Guide Rock, Nebraska M2.9 124 km
Mar 17, 2023 8 km E of Cowles, Nebraska M2.9 122 km
Jul 1, 2023 11 km E of Cowles, Nebraska M2.9 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

665 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 29 fatalities, 423 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1964 EF5 96 km 4
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 92 km 3
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 94 km 0
Jun 18, 1975 EF4 84 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 69 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 67 km 4
May 5, 1964 EF4 100 km 0
May 30, 1961 EF4 87 km 0
Jun 6, 1956 EF4 25 km 0
Jun 7, 1953 EF4 50 km 11
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 72 km 0
May 17, 2019 EF3 82 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 16 km 0
Apr 20, 2007 EF3 82 km 0
May 17, 2000 EF3 82 km 0
Jun 3, 1999 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 25 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 24 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 49 km 0
Jun 1, 1990 EF3 53 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BETTY'S WAY (68,425 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 BETTY'S WAY 68,425 93 km
2022 ROAD 739 32,997 72 km
2002 UNNAMED 15,972 78 km
1989 UNNAMED 6,681 94 km
1995 UNNAMED 3,149 93 km
1989 UNNAMED 2,298 91 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,185 92 km
2023 NERBR-HFR-FY23-RX-PETERSON 1,061 54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 0.5 in
March 38°F (3°C) 1.6 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 2.7 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.3 in
November 36°F (2°C) 0.8 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 0.5 in

Miller has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 25°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.4").

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