North Loup, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Valley County County
3.8
/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
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$49,141 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,000 home value, $615/mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 26.0 inches. The area receives 30.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,964 ft (599 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 641/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4954°N, 98.7727°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Valley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Nebraska Regional (GRI) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 26.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.8 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.8 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 26.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.5").