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Ogallala, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Keith County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
4,800
Population
968/sq mi density
$55,481
Median Income
$30,454 per capita
$135,500
Home Value
$218,607 Zillow
$738
Median Rent
27.7% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
316 sunny days/yr
223
Violent Crime/100K
2,480 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$55,481 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,500 home value, $738/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
223 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Ogallala experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches. The area receives 24.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-3°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,233 ft (985 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 968/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1296°N, 101.7207°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Keith County County |
| Nearest Airport | North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (LBF) 54 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 13.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 23.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 35.7 / 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 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Ogallala has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 27°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.4").