Milligan, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Fillmore County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
284
Population
1,092/sq mi density
$55,000
Median Income
$35,286 per capita
$83,800
Home Value
$166,945 Zillow
$688
Median Rent
22.1% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 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
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Milligan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. The area receives 26.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,604 ft (489 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,092/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5000°N, 97.3884°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Fillmore County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lincoln (LNK) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 20.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.7 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.2 in |
Milligan has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 27°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (0.8").