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Nelson, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Nuckolls County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
478
Population
583/sq mi density
$54,408
Median Income
$37,190 per capita
$72,900
Home Value
$73,736 Zillow
$620
Median Rent
23.3% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
52
Violent Crime/100K
1,258 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,408 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,900 home value, $620/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
52 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Nelson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches. The area receives 21.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,701 ft (518 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 583/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2012°N, 98.0686°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Nuckolls County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Nebraska Regional (GRI) 54 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 22.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 55.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in |
Nelson has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 25°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.5").