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Pickrell, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Gage County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
190 Population 1,727/sq mi density
$66,250 Median Income $36,207 per capita
$170,800 Home Value $319,238 Zillow
$840 Median Rent 15.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
1,075 Violent Crime/100K 3,349 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,800 home value, $840/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,075 violent crimes/100K (183% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Pickrell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. The area receives 18.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,370 ft (418 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density1,727/sq mi
Coordinates40.3783°N, 96.7291°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGage County County
Nearest AirportLincoln (LNK)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.3"
18% below US avg
Snowfall 18.8"
Wettest Month (May) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score40.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability18.8 / 100
Community Resilience66.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

57 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 26, 2025.

Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 129 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 141 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 138 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 130 km
Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 73 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 141 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 104 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 138 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 142 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 129 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 138 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 126 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 138 km
Jun 12, 2017 6 km N of Jewell, Kansas M3.2 140 km
Apr 7, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.2 142 km
May 6, 2021 2 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.1 128 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.0 141 km
Jun 3, 2017 4 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.0 141 km
Feb 8, 2020 3 km W of Burr Oak, Kansas M3.0 149 km
May 6, 2021 5 km SSW of Formoso, Kansas M3.0 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

651 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 259 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 2024 EF4 97 km 0
May 22, 2004 EF4 51 km 1
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 60 km 0
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 75 km 1
Aug 13, 1952 EF4 94 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 54 km 0
May 21, 2019 EF3 84 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 3, 2014 EF3 74 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 70 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 95 km 0
Jul 24, 1993 EF3 30 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 52 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 47 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 51 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 37 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 12, 1984 EF3 92 km 0
May 11, 1966 EF3 90 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: AXELTON-BURKLUND (8,831 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 AXELTON-BURKLUND 8,831 98 km
2022 CARLSON 6,101 98 km
2014 SHANNON CREEK 3,954 96 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,819 78 km
2016 BLUE RAPIDS 1,744 90 km
2023 ROCK CREEK 1,433 43 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,296 59 km
2023 SHANNON CREEK 1,089 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 0.7 in
March 40°F (5°C) 2.3 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 0.9 in

Pickrell has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 24°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.6").

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