Ralston, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Sarpy County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
6,445
Population
3,954/sq mi density
$65,557
Median Income
$39,221 per capita
$215,800
Home Value
$266,422 Zillow
$1,178
Median Rent
28.5% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
110
Violent Crime/100K
1,208 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,557 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$215,800 home value, $1,178/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
110 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Ralston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.6 inches. The area receives 27.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,075 ft (328 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,954/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2000°N, 96.0378°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sarpy County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eppley Airfield (OMA) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 70.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in |
Ralston has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 24°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (1.0").