Ponca, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Dixon County County

3.2 /5.0

B Good

707 Population 918/sq mi density

$53,077 Median Income $65,604 per capita

$173,800 Home Value $220,815 Zillow

$575 Median Rent 34.8% income on rent

49°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr

156 Violent Crime/100K 3,662 property/100K

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.1 / 5.0

$53,077 median income, 2.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.8 / 5.0

$173,800 home value, $575/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

156 violent crimes/100K

C+

Education

3.0 / 5.0

24.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Ponca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	48.8°F
	10% below US avg
January Average	20°F (-6°C)
July Average	74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	291 days/yr

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

Annual Rainfall 28.0"

26% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.82"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median	32.0
Rating	Good

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)

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Feb 5, 2025.

Feb 6, 1996	1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska	M3.6	69 km
Aug 9, 1997	9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska	M3.4	94 km
Jan 4, 2021	5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota	M3.1	108 km
Feb 5, 2025	8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska	M2.7	111 km
Jun 30, 2021	4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa	M2.7	134 km
Mar 6, 2024	6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska	M2.5	93 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

627 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 319 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 16, 2014	EF4	91 km	0
Jun 16, 2014	EF4	77 km	1
Jun 16, 2014	EF4	71 km	1
Jun 16, 2014	EF4	50 km	0
Oct 4, 2013	EF4	56 km	0
Oct 4, 2013	EF4	57 km	0
Jun 23, 2003	EF4	51 km	1
Jul 28, 1986	EF4	25 km	0
Jul 7, 1977	EF4	46 km	0
May 6, 1975	EF4	82 km	0
Jun 7, 1965	EF4	80 km	1
Jun 23, 1952	EF4	73 km	0
Jul 15, 1950	EF4	86 km	0
Jun 17, 2014	EF3	45 km	0
Oct 4, 2013	EF3	97 km	0
Apr 9, 2011	EF3	86 km	0
Jun 11, 2008	EF3	98 km	4
Jul 5, 1994	EF3	43 km	0
May 27, 1991	EF3	79 km	0
Aug 3, 1981	EF3	87 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SIX PACK (1,649 ac, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2012	SIX PACK	1,649	99 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	20°F (-6°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	24°F (-4°C)	0.7 in
March	36°F (2°C)	2.0 in
April	49°F (9°C)	2.7 in
May	60°F (16°C)	3.8 in
June	70°F (21°C)	3.8 in	Wettest
July	74°F (24°C)	3.3 in	Warmest
August	72°F (22°C)	2.9 in
September	63°F (17°C)	2.6 in
October	51°F (11°C)	2.0 in
November	35°F (1°C)	1.4 in
December	22°F (-6°C)	0.7 in

Ponca has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 20°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.5").

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