Pender, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Thurston County County
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
1,262
Population
1,803/sq mi density
$67,419
Median Income
$35,269 per capita
$165,900
Home Value
$223,753 Zillow
$880
Median Rent
28.3% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$67,419 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$165,900 home value, $880/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Pender experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches. The area receives 30.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,321 ft (403 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,803/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1106°N, 96.7116°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Thurston County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 26.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in |
Pender has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 20°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.6").