Monroe, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Platte County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
248 Population 1,240/sq mi density
$66,250 Median Income $33,791 per capita
$115,000 Home Value $336,911 Zillow
$892 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$66,250 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,000 home value, $892/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Monroe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.7 inches. The area receives 28.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation1,524 ft (465 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density1,240/sq mi
Coordinates41.4741°N, 97.5991°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPlatte County County
Nearest AirportNorfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (OFK)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.7"
27% below US avg
Snowfall 28.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.42"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score70.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability25.3 / 100
Community Resilience55.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Feb 5, 2025.

Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 116 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 50 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 85 km
Jul 18, 1990 10 km SSW of Ord, Nebraska M3.0 113 km
Jan 1, 2020 2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska M2.8 124 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 59 km
Mar 6, 2024 6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska M2.5 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

698 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 451 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 72 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 52 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 66 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 95 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 85 km 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 82 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 85 km 3
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 36 km 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 88 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 81 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 93 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF4 66 km 0
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 99 km 1
May 30, 1954 EF4 31 km 6
Aug 13, 1952 EF4 90 km 0
Jul 15, 1950 EF4 91 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 90 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 45 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 50 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,911 ac, 1995).

Year Name Acres Distance
1995 UNNAMED 2,911 93 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,456 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.8 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.0 in
September 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.2 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 1.0 in

Monroe has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 24°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.7").

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