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Milligan, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Fillmore County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
284 Population 1,092/sq mi density
$55,000 Median Income $35,286 per capita
$83,800 Home Value $167,296 Zillow
$688 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
25 Violent Crime/100K 2,733 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$55,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,800 home value, $688/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
25 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Milligan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 20.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,604 ft (489 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density1,092/sq mi
Coordinates40.5000°N, 97.3884°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFillmore County County
Nearest AirportLincoln (LNK)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 20.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score20.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience66.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very 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 Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

85 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 87 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 105 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 107 km
Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 130 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 100 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 107 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 121 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 107 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 145 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 87 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 87 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 104 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 97 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 120 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 104 km
Mar 13, 2025 0 km SE of Glen Elder, Kansas M3.2 136 km
Jun 12, 2017 6 km N of Jewell, Kansas M3.2 107 km
Apr 7, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.2 107 km
May 6, 2021 2 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.1 97 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.0 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

793 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 16 fatalities, 450 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1964 EF5 83 km 4
May 22, 2004 EF4 21 km 1
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 47 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 90 km 3
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 85 km 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 76 km 0
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 18 km 1
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 77 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 73 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 22 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 70 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 100 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 75 km 0
Sep 22, 2001 EF3 50 km 0
Jul 24, 1993 EF3 35 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 5 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTH BRANCH (10,926 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 NORTH BRANCH 10,926 99 km
2023 ROCK CREEK 1,433 53 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,296 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-1°C) 0.7 in
March 40°F (4°C) 2.2 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
November 38°F (4°C) 1.4 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 0.8 in

Milligan has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 25°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.6").

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