Pleasant Dale, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Lancaster County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
244 Population 2,218/sq mi density
$64,676 Median Income $33,018 per capita
$176,800 Home Value $498,280 Zillow
$769 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$64,676 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$176,800 home value, $769/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Pleasant Dale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches. The area receives 26.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation1,322 ft (403 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density2,218/sq mi
Coordinates40.7912°N, 96.9330°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLancaster County County
Nearest AirportLincoln (LNK)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.5"
22% below US avg
Snowfall 26.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.86"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood
Good Days %83.7%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0455 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score90.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability14.8 / 100
Community Resilience96.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

25 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 M3.8 137 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 149 km
Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 100 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 118 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 114 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 136 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 138 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 145 km
May 6, 2021 2 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.1 146 km
May 6, 2021 5 km SSW of Formoso, Kansas M3.0 149 km
Aug 22, 2023 11 km N of Guide Rock, Nebraska M2.9 135 km
Jan 6, 2014 5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska M2.9 83 km
Jul 1, 2023 11 km E of Cowles, Nebraska M2.9 136 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 120 km
Mar 17, 2023 8 km E of Cowles, Nebraska M2.9 138 km
Feb 24, 2025 7 km ENE of Cowles, Nebraska M2.8 138 km
Sep 19, 2023 9 km E of Cowles, Nebraska M2.8 137 km
Mar 26, 2025 5 km WSW of Formoso, Kansas M2.6 149 km
Sep 19, 2023 10 km E of Cowles, Nebraska M2.6 136 km
Jan 19, 2019 6 km SSE of Formoso, Kansas M2.6 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

731 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 473 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 2024 EF4 68 km 0
May 22, 2004 EF4 62 km 1
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 14 km 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 60 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 84 km 3
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 59 km 1
Aug 13, 1952 EF4 56 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 28 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 45 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 73 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 85 km 0
Sep 22, 2001 EF3 96 km 0
Jul 24, 1993 EF3 56 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 3 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 50 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 12, 1984 EF3 93 km 0
Aug 28, 1979 EF3 99 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROCK CREEK (1,433 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 ROCK CREEK 1,433 78 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,296 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 0.9 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.7 in
May 62°F (16°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.8 in
July 76°F (24°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 2.9 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.3 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 1.2 in

Pleasant Dale has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 25°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.9").

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