Ponca, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Dixon County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
707
Population
918/sq mi density
$53,077
Median Income
$65,604 per capita
$173,800
Home Value
$239,995 Zillow
$575
Median Rent
34.8% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$53,077 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$173,800 home value, $575/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Ponca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.3 inches. The area receives 36.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,201 ft (366 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 918/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5649°N, 96.7092°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dixon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 8.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 32.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very 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) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in |
Ponca has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 20°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.7").