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Newcastle, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Dixon County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
329
Population
968/sq mi density
$76,250
Median Income
$47,235 per capita
$101,800
Home Value
$114,313 Zillow
$663
Median Rent
36.3% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
156
Violent Crime/100K
3,662 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,800 home value, $663/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
156 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Newcastle experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-6°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,288 ft (393 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 968/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6524°N, 96.8740°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dixon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 8.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 32.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-6°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in |
Newcastle has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 20°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.5").