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Oak, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Thayer County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
57 Population 380/sq mi density
$43,125 Median Income $18,614 per capita
$15,600 Home Value $184,762 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
52 Violent Crime/100K 1,258 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$43,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$15,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
52 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Oak 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

Elevation1,586 ft (483 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density380/sq mi
Coordinates40.2382°N, 97.9036°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyThayer County County
Nearest AirportCentral Nebraska Regional (GRI)
55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.1"
18% below US avg
Snowfall 23.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.21"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

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

94 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 35 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 59 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 58 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 60 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 57 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 71 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 57 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 36 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 137 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 58 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 37 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 57 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 69 km
Apr 6, 2023 6 km N of Bennington, Kansas M3.3 130 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 55 km
May 24, 2023 12 km S of Alton, Kansas M3.2 132 km
Jun 12, 2017 6 km N of Jewell, Kansas M3.2 60 km
Mar 13, 2025 0 km SE of Glen Elder, Kansas M3.2 89 km
Apr 7, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.2 59 km
May 6, 2021 2 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.1 54 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

821 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 22 fatalities, 526 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1964 EF5 53 km 4
May 22, 2004 EF4 50 km 1
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 97 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 95 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 57 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 83 km 3
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 77 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 92 km 4
May 20, 1957 EF4 97 km 0
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 47 km 1
Jun 4, 1955 EF4 96 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 52 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 63 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 34 km 0
May 27, 2013 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 95 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 58 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 93 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 93 km 0
Sep 22, 2001 EF3 22 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 46 km
2023 ROCK CREEK 1,433 73 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,296 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 0.7 in
March 40°F (5°C) 2.1 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) 3.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.2 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 0.8 in

Oak has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.5").

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