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Octavia, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Butler County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
166 Population 1,038/sq mi density
$65,417 Median Income $24,962 per capita
$112,500 Home Value $224,458 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
84 Violent Crime/100K 1,702 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$65,417 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
84 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Octavia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches. The area receives 31.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.3°F
9% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,410 ft (430 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density1,038/sq mi
Coordinates41.3474°N, 97.0590°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyButler County County
Nearest AirportLincoln (LNK)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.4"
20% below US avg
Snowfall 31.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability15.3 / 100
Community Resilience72.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
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)

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Feb 5, 2025.

Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 136 km
Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 145 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 150 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 51 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 132 km
Jan 6, 2014 5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska M2.9 144 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

685 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 532 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 2024 EF4 63 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 88 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 65 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 70 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 68 km 1
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 87 km 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 55 km 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 36 km 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF4 94 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 85 km 3
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 96 km 1
May 30, 1954 EF4 70 km 6
Aug 13, 1952 EF4 43 km 0
Jul 15, 1950 EF4 63 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 66 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 63 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 93 km 4
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 75 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.8 in
March 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.4 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
October 53°F (11°C) 2.2 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in
December 26°F (-4°C) 0.9 in

Octavia has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 21°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.6").

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