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Phillips, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Hamilton County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
376
Population
1,297/sq mi density
$78,750
Median Income
$28,131 per capita
$140,400
Home Value
$333,851 Zillow
$695
Median Rent
17.5% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
257
Violent Crime/100K
4,359 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$78,750 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,400 home value, $695/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
257 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Phillips experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.6 inches. The area receives 27.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,888 ft (575 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,297/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8977°N, 98.2146°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hamilton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Nebraska Regional (GRI) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.8 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in |
Phillips has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.5").