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North Bend, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Dodge County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,225 Population 1,084/sq mi density
$84,345 Median Income $34,513 per capita
$162,700 Home Value $264,390 Zillow
$1,224 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
44 Violent Crime/100K 1,907 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$84,345 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,700 home value, $1,224/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
44 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.2% bachelor's degree or higher
North Bend experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches. The area receives 34.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,275 ft (389 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density1,084/sq mi
Coordinates41.4620°N, 96.7858°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDodge County County
Nearest AirportLincoln (LNK)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.6"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 34.4"
Wettest Month (May) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

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 M3.6 133 km
Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 141 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 139 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 50 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

661 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 21 fatalities, 529 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 2024 EF4 48 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 66 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 74 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 62 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 61 km 1
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 78 km 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 72 km 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 62 km 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF4 77 km 0
Jun 26, 1976 EF4 99 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 68 km 3
May 30, 1954 EF4 84 km 6
Aug 13, 1952 EF4 32 km 0
Jul 15, 1950 EF4 41 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 99 km 1
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 67 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 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.8 in
March 38°F (3°C) 2.3 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in
October 53°F (11°C) 2.4 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in
December 26°F (-4°C) 0.9 in

North Bend has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 23°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.6").

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