Parks, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Dundy County County

1.5 /5.0

D Poor

17 Population 94/sq mi density

52°F Avg Temperature 316 sunny days/yr

382 Violent Crime/100K 382 property/100K

Overall

1.5 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

382 violent crimes/100K (0% above avg)

Education

1.9 / 5.0

11.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches. The area receives 27.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	52.3°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,104 ft (946 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density	94/sq mi
Coordinates	40.0436°N, 101.7251°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Dundy County County
Nearest Airport	Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (MCK) 61 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.7"

48% below US avg

Snowfall 27.6"

Wettest Month (May) 3.23"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	32.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	2.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	5.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M3.0 on Apr 16, 2007.

Nov 13, 2001	Kansas	M3.3	129 km
Apr 16, 2007	11 km WSW of Maywood, Nebraska	M3.0	104 km
Feb 14, 2003	7 km S of Holbrook, Nebraska	M2.9	146 km
Apr 14, 2002	12 km SSW of Lebanon, Nebraska	M2.8	120 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

573 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 37 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 15, 1990	EF4	44 km	0
Oct 29, 1956	EF4	85 km	0
May 2, 1991	EF3	79 km	0
Oct 17, 1971	EF3	45 km	0
Jun 6, 1967	EF3	24 km	0
May 4, 1960	EF3	75 km	0
Jun 5, 1953	EF3	16 km	0
May 20, 1951	EF3	42 km	0
May 14, 1951	EF3	45 km	0
Aug 8, 2023	EF2	75 km	0
May 26, 2021	EF2	21 km	0
May 17, 2019	EF2	84 km	0
May 7, 2016	EF2	44 km	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF2	80 km	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF2	64 km	0
May 21, 1995	EF2	94 km	0
May 12, 1995	EF2	90 km	0
Jun 7, 1994	EF2	41 km	0
Jun 7, 1994	EF2	33 km	0
Jun 7, 1994	EF2	33 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

11 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,777 ac, 1997).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
1997	UNNAMED	4,777	18 km
2019	CHERRY CREEK	4,273	29 km
2022	CR 15	3,244	97 km
2011	ZWEYGARDT	2,118	51 km
2022	COUNTY ROAD R	2,080	71 km
2018	COUNTY ROAD 56	1,866	59 km
2007	WANO	1,556	30 km
2002	UNNAMED	1,488	69 km
2002	UNNAMED	1,476	55 km
1990	UNNAMED	1,285	63 km
2022	COUNTY ROAD 56	1,076	97 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	29°F (-2°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	32°F (-0°C)	0.4 in
March	39°F (4°C)	1.3 in
April	49°F (9°C)	1.8 in
May	59°F (15°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
June	70°F (21°C)	3.1 in
July	78°F (25°C)	2.9 in	Warmest
August	74°F (23°C)	2.1 in
September	65°F (19°C)	1.3 in
October	53°F (11°C)	1.0 in
November	38°F (4°C)	0.7 in
December	29°F (-1°C)	0.4 in

Parks has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.4").

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