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Morse Bluff, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Dodge County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
83 Population 461/sq mi density
$70,625 Median Income $40,678 per capita
$110,400 Home Value $386,825 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
44 Violent Crime/100K 1,907 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
44 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Morse Bluff experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches. The area receives 34.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,290 ft (393 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density461/sq mi
Coordinates41.4309°N, 96.7665°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDodge County County
Nearest AirportLincoln (LNK)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.6"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 34.4"
Wettest Month (May) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score67.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability13.8 / 100
Community Resilience77.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6 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 M3.6 136 km
Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 137 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 135 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 53 km
Jan 6, 2014 5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska M2.9 148 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

668 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 21 fatalities, 532 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 2024 EF4 45 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 78 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 70 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 66 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 65 km 1
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 82 km 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 70 km 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 61 km 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF4 80 km 0
Jun 26, 1976 EF4 97 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 65 km 3
May 30, 1954 EF4 87 km 6
Aug 13, 1952 EF4 28 km 0
Jul 15, 1950 EF4 43 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 97 km 1
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 75 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 68 km 4
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (629 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 UNNAMED 629 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.8 in
March 38°F (3°C) 2.3 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in
October 53°F (11°C) 2.4 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in
December 26°F (-4°C) 0.9 in

Morse Bluff has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 23°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.6").

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