Palisade, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Hitchcock County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
321
Population
892/sq mi density
$57,159
Median Income
$28,889 per capita
$65,000
Home Value
$140,623 Zillow
$738
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$57,159 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,000 home value, $738/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Palisade experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.6 inches. The area receives 20.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,764 ft (842 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 892/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3484°N, 101.1075°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hitchcock County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (MCK) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 6.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 4.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in |
Palisade has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.4").