Obert, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Cedar County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
17 Population 243/sq mi density
$55,313 Median Income $22,947 per capita
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$55,313 median income, 11.1% unemployment
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Obert experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches. The area receives 36.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below US avg
January Average20°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation1,350 ft (411 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density243/sq mi
Coordinates42.6895°N, 97.0272°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCedar County County
Nearest AirportSioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.0"
26% below US avg
Snowfall 36.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.30"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.53"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score21.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability16.6 / 100
Community Resilience49.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Feb 5, 2025.

Jun 4, 2021 10 km NE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.7 144 km
Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 47 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 100 km
Jun 4, 2021 9 km ENE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.1 143 km
Jan 4, 2021 5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota M3.1 79 km
Jan 1, 2020 2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska M2.8 149 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 102 km
Mar 6, 2024 6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska M2.5 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

625 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 229 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 92 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 80 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 82 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 64 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 63 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 85 km 0
Jun 23, 2003 EF4 32 km 1
Jul 28, 1986 EF4 5 km 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF4 66 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 70 km 0
Jun 7, 1965 EF4 56 km 1
Jun 23, 1952 EF4 96 km 0
Jun 17, 2014 EF3 25 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF3 76 km 0
Jul 5, 1994 EF3 72 km 0
Aug 3, 1981 EF3 66 km 0
May 8, 1979 EF3 75 km 0
Jul 5, 1978 EF3 71 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF3 81 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF3 68 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SIX PACK (1,649 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 SIX PACK 1,649 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-6°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 25°F (-4°C) 0.7 in
March 37°F (3°C) 1.4 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.1 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 74°F (24°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 2.9 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 0.8 in

Obert has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 20°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.5").

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