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North Loup, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Valley County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
263 Population 641/sq mi density
$49,141 Median Income $28,779 per capita
$55,000 Home Value $90,668 Zillow
$615 Median Rent 18.2% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
257 Violent Crime/100K 4,359 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$49,141 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,000 home value, $615/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
257 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher
North Loup experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.0 inches. The area receives 30.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,964 ft (599 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density641/sq mi
Coordinates41.4954°N, 98.7727°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyValley County County
Nearest AirportCentral Nebraska Regional (GRI)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.0"
32% below US avg
Snowfall 30.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.74"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score26.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability33.2 / 100
Community Resilience40.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.8 on Feb 24, 2025.

Nov 3, 2002 16 km SSW of Butte, Nebraska M4.3 142 km
Apr 10, 2018 10 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.7 114 km
Aug 19, 2015 13 km S of Halsey, Nebraska M3.6 128 km
Jan 4, 2016 11 km NW of Westerville, Nebraska M3.5 58 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 136 km
Apr 9, 2018 10 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 115 km
Apr 19, 2018 9 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 116 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 13 km
Apr 16, 2018 8 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.1 113 km
Sep 26, 2010 11 km S of Oconto, Nebraska M3.1 97 km
Apr 10, 2018 3 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.1 116 km
Jul 18, 1990 10 km SSW of Ord, Nebraska M3.0 15 km
Feb 1, 2006 6 km ENE of Bassett, Nebraska M2.9 137 km
Jan 1, 2020 2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska M2.8 79 km
Feb 24, 2025 7 km ENE of Cowles, Nebraska M2.8 148 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 97 km
Apr 15, 2018 8 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M2.6 114 km
Aug 22, 2023 10 km ENE of Cowles, Nebraska M2.5 147 km
Sep 3, 2023 10 km SSW of Lawrence, Nebraska M2.5 149 km
Apr 10, 2018 4 km NW of Arnold, Nebraska M2.5 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

596 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 28 fatalities, 387 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 75 km 3
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 81 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 71 km 4
May 8, 1965 EF4 31 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF4 34 km 0
May 30, 1961 EF4 92 km 0
Jun 6, 1956 EF4 65 km 0
May 30, 1954 EF4 91 km 6
Jun 7, 1953 EF4 35 km 11
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 35 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 100 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 93 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 3, 1999 EF3 35 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 1, 1990 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 73 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 11, 1984 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 25, 1984 EF3 42 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOWERY (4,881 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 LOWERY 4,881 65 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,883 85 km
1998 UNNAMED 3,688 65 km
1995 UNNAMED 3,145 100 km
1995 UNNAMED 2,911 65 km
2023 DEL PORTO 2,856 92 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,456 51 km
1989 UNNAMED 2,298 94 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,185 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.6 in
March 38°F (3°C) 2.0 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.6 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.5 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.3 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 0.6 in

North Loup has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 23°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.5").

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