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North Platte, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Lincoln County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
23,030
Population
1,343/sq mi density
$57,805
Median Income
$30,989 per capita
$159,500
Home Value
$207,205 Zillow
$882
Median Rent
28.6% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
375
Violent Crime/100K
3,375 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$57,805 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$159,500 home value, $882/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
375 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
North Platte experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.2 inches. The area receives 28.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,801 ft (854 m) |
| Area | 13.4 sq mi (34.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,343/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1253°N, 100.7634°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lincoln County County |
| Nearest Airport | North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (LBF) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in |
North Platte has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.4").