Nickerson, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Dodge County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
572 Population 1,505/sq mi density
$117,500 Median Income $33,245 per capita
$74,800 Home Value $371,593 Zillow
$960 Median Rent 26.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$117,500 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,800 home value, $960/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Nickerson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. The area receives 31.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation1,206 ft (368 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density1,505/sq mi
Coordinates41.5347°N, 96.4709°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDodge County County
Nearest AirportEppley Airfield (OMA)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.0"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 31.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.25"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.73"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score67.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability13.8 / 100
Community Resilience77.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Feb 5, 2025.

Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 140 km
Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 136 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 127 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 66 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

637 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 530 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 2024 EF4 39 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 68 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 74 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 72 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 82 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 94 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 83 km 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 92 km 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 89 km 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF4 71 km 0
Jun 26, 1976 EF4 73 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 53 km 3
Aug 13, 1952 EF4 36 km 0
Jul 15, 1950 EF4 31 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 75 km 1
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 42 km 4
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (629 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 UNNAMED 629 53 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.0 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.2 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.6 in
June 72°F (22°C) 5.3 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.4 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 1.2 in

Nickerson has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 23°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (0.7").

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