Orleans, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Harlan County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
335
Population
558/sq mi density
$60,000
Median Income
$34,973 per capita
$55,000
Home Value
$104,491 Zillow
$506
Median Rent
22.5% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$60,000 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,000 home value, $506/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Orleans experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.8 inches. The area receives 27.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,024 ft (617 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 558/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1317°N, 99.4551°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Harlan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kearney Regional (EAR) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 32.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in |
Orleans has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.5").