Neligh, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Antelope County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,636
Population
1,121/sq mi density
$60,000
Median Income
$31,973 per capita
$145,100
Home Value
$181,310 Zillow
$856
Median Rent
24.3% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$60,000 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,100 home value, $856/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Neligh experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.9 inches. The area receives 36.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,759 ft (536 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,121/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1291°N, 98.0292°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Antelope County County |
| Nearest Airport | Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (OFK) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 19.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.2 / 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in |
Neligh has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 21°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.6").