Naper, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Keya Paha County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
117 Population 836/sq mi density
$26,719 Median Income $18,038 per capita
$24,400 Home Value $245,195 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$26,719 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$24,400 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Naper experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches. The area receives 37.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,983 ft (604 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density836/sq mi
Coordinates42.9642°N, 99.0970°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyKeya Paha County County
Nearest AirportAinsworth Regional (ANW)
53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.9"
32% below US avg
Snowfall 37.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.30"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.33"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score1.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability88.4 / 100
Community Resilience8.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 27, 2025.

Nov 3, 2002 16 km SSW of Butte, Nebraska M4.3 27 km
Jun 4, 2021 10 km NE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.7 30 km
Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 137 km
Oct 25, 1990 8 km N of Plankinton, South Dakota M3.6 105 km
Aug 26, 1991 15 km SSE of Brownlee, Nebraska M3.4 148 km
Jan 25, 1994 8 km E of Wood Lake, Nebraska M3.3 93 km
Jun 18, 2015 15 km SSE of Valentine, Nebraska M3.3 115 km
Apr 11, 2016 11 km E of Brownlee, Nebraska M3.2 136 km
Jun 4, 2021 9 km ENE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.1 30 km
Jan 4, 2021 5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota M3.1 101 km
Feb 7, 2014 11 km NE of Bijou Hills, South Dakota M3.0 71 km
Jan 1, 2025 4 km S of Brownlee, Nebraska M3.0 148 km
Feb 1, 2006 6 km ENE of Bassett, Nebraska M2.9 50 km
Jul 3, 1995 9 km SSW of Fort Thompson, South Dakota M2.8 120 km
Jan 1, 2020 2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska M2.8 90 km
Mar 20, 2010 9 km NNW of Springview, Nebraska M2.7 58 km
Apr 27, 2025 9 km NE of Burke, South Dakota M2.5 33 km
Jan 16, 2022 9 km NE of Plankinton, South Dakota M2.5 106 km
Mar 6, 2024 6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska M2.5 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

355 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 1 fatality, 50 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 8, 1965 EF5 51 km 0
May 29, 1962 EF4 62 km 0
May 5, 2007 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 9, 2003 EF3 54 km 0
Jul 24, 1971 EF3 91 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF3 96 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF3 30 km 0
Jun 5, 1962 EF3 98 km 0
May 21, 1962 EF3 32 km 0
May 16, 1962 EF3 17 km 0
May 15, 1962 EF3 36 km 0
May 14, 1962 EF3 76 km 0
May 14, 1962 EF3 68 km 0
Jun 18, 1954 EF3 100 km 0
May 10, 2015 EF2 72 km 0
May 22, 2010 EF2 67 km 0
May 22, 2010 EF2 77 km 0
Jun 24, 2009 EF2 41 km 0
Mar 23, 2009 EF2 57 km 0
Jun 5, 2008 EF2 90 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

11 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: REGION 24 COMPLEX (66,349 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 REGION 24 COMPLEX 66,349 83 km
2012 UNNAMED 6,910 45 km
1998 TNC 4,683 93 km
1995 UNNAMED 3,145 84 km
2012 UNNAMED 2,875 33 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,130 84 km
2000 NOVOTNY AND WAGNER 1,968 71 km
2012 KAYLKOWSKI 1,966 51 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,804 100 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,477 100 km
2023 SDLDR-HFR-FY23-RX-BROKEN ARROW UNITS B-C-D-E-G-H-I 1,185 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 0.7 in
March 35°F (2°C) 1.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
July 74°F (23°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
November 36°F (2°C) 0.9 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 0.3 in Driest

Naper has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 21°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and December the driest (0.3").

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