Nelson, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Nuckolls County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
478
Population
583/sq mi density
$54,408
Median Income
$37,190 per capita
$72,900
Home Value
$74,164 Zillow
$620
Median Rent
23.3% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 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
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. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches. The area receives 23.3 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 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 28.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.7").