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Osceola, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Polk County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
867
Population
942/sq mi density
$85,673
Median Income
$37,923 per capita
$143,800
Home Value
$182,638 Zillow
$611
Median Rent
20.2% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
25
Violent Crime/100K
2,733 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$85,673 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,800 home value, $611/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
25 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Osceola experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. The area receives 29.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,639 ft (500 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 942/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1785°N, 97.5500°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Polk County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Nebraska Regional (GRI) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 25.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 61.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in |
Osceola has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 24°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.5").