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Newman Grove, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Madison County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
934 Population 1,698/sq mi density
$57,000 Median Income $24,658 per capita
$82,500 Home Value $179,649 Zillow
$689 Median Rent 19.1% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
171 Violent Crime/100K 2,456 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$57,000 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,500 home value, $689/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
171 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Newman Grove experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.2 inches. The area receives 26.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.3°F
11% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,747 ft (532 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density1,698/sq mi
Coordinates41.7469°N, 97.7767°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMadison County County
Nearest AirportNorfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (OFK)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.2"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 26.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.13"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score60.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability16.3 / 100
Community Resilience49.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.7 on Feb 5, 2025.

Nov 3, 2002 16 km SSW of Butte, Nebraska M4.3 146 km
Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 87 km
Jan 4, 2016 11 km NW of Westerville, Nebraska M3.5 144 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 49 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 75 km
Jan 4, 2021 5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota M3.1 144 km
Jul 18, 1990 10 km SSW of Ord, Nebraska M3.0 101 km
Jan 1, 2020 2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska M2.8 93 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 26 km
Mar 6, 2024 6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska M2.5 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

595 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 360 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 40 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 86 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 58 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 66 km 1
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 72 km 0
Jun 23, 2003 EF4 92 km 1
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 70 km 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF4 100 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 53 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 94 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF4 63 km 0
May 30, 1954 EF4 4 km 6
Jul 15, 1950 EF4 98 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 17, 2014 EF3 98 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 75 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 25, 1984 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 99 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,911 ac, 1995).

Year Name Acres Distance
1995 UNNAMED 2,911 63 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,456 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 26°F (-3°C) 0.7 in
March 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.7 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
July 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.0 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.8 in
November 35°F (2°C) 1.5 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 0.6 in

Newman Grove has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 22°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.5").

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