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Ravenna, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Sherman County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,352 Population 867/sq mi density
$64,844 Median Income $35,578 per capita
$129,600 Home Value $205,906 Zillow
$917 Median Rent 18.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$64,844 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,600 home value, $917/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Ravenna experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches. The area receives 24.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.6°F
8% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,998 ft (609 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²)
Population Density867/sq mi
Coordinates41.0293°N, 98.8982°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySherman County County
Nearest AirportKearney Regional (EAR)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.5"
30% below US avg
Snowfall 24.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score22.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability32.4 / 100
Community Resilience34.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 17, 2025.

Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 131 km
Apr 10, 2018 10 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.7 108 km
Aug 19, 2015 13 km S of Halsey, Nebraska M3.6 141 km
Jan 4, 2016 11 km NW of Westerville, Nebraska M3.5 69 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 132 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 106 km
Apr 9, 2018 10 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 109 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 58 km
Apr 19, 2018 9 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 110 km
Apr 16, 2018 8 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.1 109 km
Sep 26, 2010 11 km S of Oconto, Nebraska M3.1 73 km
Apr 10, 2018 3 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.1 113 km
Jul 18, 1990 10 km SSW of Ord, Nebraska M3.0 53 km
Feb 8, 2020 3 km W of Burr Oak, Kansas M3.0 138 km
Jun 19, 2017 1 km W of Mankato, Kansas M2.9 150 km
Feb 14, 2003 7 km S of Holbrook, Nebraska M2.9 129 km
Aug 22, 2023 11 km N of Guide Rock, Nebraska M2.9 107 km
Jul 1, 2023 11 km E of Cowles, Nebraska M2.9 107 km
Mar 17, 2023 8 km E of Cowles, Nebraska M2.9 106 km
Jan 1, 2020 2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska M2.8 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

705 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 27 fatalities, 410 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1964 EF5 69 km 4
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 52 km 3
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 56 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 29 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 31 km 4
May 5, 1964 EF4 60 km 0
Jun 6, 1956 EF4 18 km 0
Jun 7, 1953 EF4 39 km 11
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 30 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 48 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 3, 1999 EF3 67 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 60 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 36 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 83 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 1, 1990 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 56 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NERBR-HFR-FY23-RX-PETERSON (1,061 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 NERBR-HFR-FY23-RX-PETERSON 1,061 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.6 in
March 38°F (3°C) 2.1 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 2.9 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.6 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.2 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 0.7 in

Ravenna has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 24°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.4").

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