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Oconto, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Custer County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
170
Population
850/sq mi density
$57,500
Home Value
$188,330 Zillow
49°F
Avg Temperature
282 sunny days/yr
281
Violent Crime/100K
1,531 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
281 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Oconto experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,566 ft (782 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 850/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1417°N, 99.7619°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Custer County County |
| Nearest Airport | North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (LBF) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 28.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 19.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in |
Oconto has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.4").