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Nora, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Thayer County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
28 Population 74/sq mi density
$250,001 Median Income $106,696 per capita
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
52 Violent Crime/100K 1,258 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
52 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Nora experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches. The area receives 23.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,755 ft (535 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density74/sq mi
Coordinates40.1641°N, 97.9738°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyThayer County County
Nearest AirportCentral Nebraska Regional (GRI)
58 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.1"
18% below US avg
Snowfall 23.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.17"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score38.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.6 / 100
Community Resilience44.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively High
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)

Earthquake History

97 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 25 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 50 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 49 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 50 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 48 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 61 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 26 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 127 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 30 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 48 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 48 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 47 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 48 km
Apr 6, 2023 6 km N of Bennington, Kansas M3.3 124 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 59 km
Jun 12, 2017 6 km N of Jewell, Kansas M3.2 50 km
Apr 7, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.2 49 km
May 24, 2023 12 km S of Alton, Kansas M3.2 122 km
Mar 13, 2025 0 km SE of Glen Elder, Kansas M3.2 80 km
May 6, 2021 2 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.1 45 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

806 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 21 fatalities, 498 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1964 EF5 55 km 4
May 22, 2004 EF4 57 km 1
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 85 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 49 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 89 km 3
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 82 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 95 km 4
May 20, 1957 EF4 90 km 0
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 58 km 1
Jun 4, 1955 EF4 86 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 50 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 39 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 73 km 0
May 27, 2013 EF3 59 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 83 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 49 km 0
Sep 22, 2001 EF3 30 km 0
Jul 24, 1993 EF3 78 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 42 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 65 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTH BRANCH (10,926 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 NORTH BRANCH 10,926 36 km
2023 ROCK CREEK 1,433 78 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,296 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 0.8 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.2 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.2 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 0.8 in

Nora has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.6").

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