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Odell, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Gage County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
248 Population 919/sq mi density
$70,000 Median Income $40,265 per capita
$88,300 Home Value $226,706 Zillow
$665 Median Rent 20.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
1,075 Violent Crime/100K 3,349 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,000 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,300 home value, $665/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,075 violent crimes/100K (183% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Odell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. The area receives 18.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,308 ft (399 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density919/sq mi
Coordinates40.0503°N, 96.8016°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGage County County
Nearest AirportLincoln (LNK)
59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.3"
18% below US avg
Snowfall 18.8"
Wettest Month (May) 4.41"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score40.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability18.8 / 100
Community Resilience66.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

99 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.5 on May 15, 2025.

Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 116 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 117 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 122 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 108 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 121 km
Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 89 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 124 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 140 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 149 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 143 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 147 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 123 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 131 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 116 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 119 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 104 km
Apr 6, 2023 6 km N of Bennington, Kansas M3.3 126 km
Mar 24, 2020 8 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.3 145 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 139 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

652 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 228 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2004 EF4 54 km 1
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 92 km 0
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 88 km 1
Apr 30, 2024 EF3 80 km 1
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 91 km 0
May 21, 2019 EF3 75 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 67 km 0
Jun 3, 2014 EF3 65 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 90 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 72 km 0
Jul 24, 1993 EF3 36 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 17 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 12, 1984 EF3 88 km 0
May 31, 1978 EF3 89 km 3
Apr 20, 1974 EF3 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RANGE 51 (13,760 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 RANGE 51 13,760 98 km
2009 MA-KILO 8,935 90 km
2024 AXELTON-BURKLUND 8,831 62 km
2019 2019-3238A 8,632 96 km
2002 UNNAMED 7,758 89 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,465 96 km
2015 IMPACT 7,242 96 km
2022 CARLSON 6,101 63 km
2005 OAKS 5,673 96 km
2013 IMPACT COMPLEX 5,233 100 km
1991 UNNAMED 5,159 96 km
2012 CALFEX COMPLEX 5,122 90 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,425 98 km
2014 SHANNON CREEK 3,954 61 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,595 93 km
1995 UNNAMED 3,244 92 km
2017 KILO 3,242 91 km
2004 KRAUSE 3,012 93 km
2024 AXELTON HILL ROAD 2,850 93 km
2012 UNNAMED 2,544 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 0.7 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
April 53°F (11°C) 2.6 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.6 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.4 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 0.9 in

Odell has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 24°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.6").

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