Ong, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Fillmore County County

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
57 Population 197/sq mi density
52°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Ong experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.4 inches. The area receives 23.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation1,682 ft (513 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density197/sq mi
Coordinates40.3983°N, 97.8392°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFillmore County County
Nearest AirportCentral Nebraska Regional (GRI)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.4"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 23.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.57"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score20.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience66.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
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)

Earthquake History

88 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 17, 2025.

Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 53 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 77 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 78 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 75 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 78 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 89 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 77 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 48 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 76 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 54 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 74 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 87 km
Apr 6, 2023 6 km N of Bennington, Kansas M3.3 147 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 140 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 76 km
Apr 7, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.2 78 km
May 24, 2023 12 km S of Alton, Kansas M3.2 149 km
Jun 12, 2017 6 km N of Jewell, Kansas M3.2 79 km
Mar 13, 2025 0 km SE of Glen Elder, Kansas M3.2 108 km
May 6, 2021 2 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.1 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

817 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 21 fatalities, 520 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1964 EF5 48 km 4
May 22, 2004 EF4 44 km 1
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 81 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 70 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 70 km 3
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 94 km 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 64 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 83 km 4
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 30 km 1
May 6, 2015 EF3 65 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 26 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 46 km 0
May 27, 2013 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 76 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 76 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 75 km 0
Sep 22, 2001 EF3 12 km 0
Jul 24, 1993 EF3 66 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 54 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTH BRANCH (10,926 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 NORTH BRANCH 10,926 63 km
2023 ROCK CREEK 1,433 74 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,296 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 0.7 in
March 40°F (5°C) 1.3 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.3 in
May 62°F (16°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.3 in
December 29°F (-1°C) 0.9 in

Ong has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.6").

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