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Reynolds, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Jefferson County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
51 Population 204/sq mi density
$43,750 Median Income $25,496 per capita
$675 Median Rent 16.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
53 Violent Crime/100K 693 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
53 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Reynolds experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 20.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,393 ft (425 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density204/sq mi
Coordinates40.0598°N, 97.3359°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJefferson County County
Nearest AirportLincoln (LNK)
65 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 20.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.2 / 100
Community Resilience43.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

103 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 71 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 76 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 79 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 67 km
Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 131 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 79 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 149 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 145 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 97 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 76 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 71 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 80 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 85 km
Apr 6, 2023 6 km N of Bennington, Kansas M3.3 110 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 96 km
Mar 24, 2020 8 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.3 147 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 76 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 63 km
Mar 13, 2025 0 km SE of Glen Elder, Kansas M3.2 104 km
Jul 30, 2019 5 km NNE of Kipp, Kansas M3.2 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

680 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 220 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2004 EF4 29 km 1
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 91 km 0
May 20, 1957 EF4 83 km 0
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 61 km 1
May 6, 2015 EF3 29 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 82 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 71 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 66 km 0
Sep 22, 2001 EF3 68 km 0
Jul 24, 1993 EF3 35 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 47 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 35 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 25 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 41 km 0
Sep 18, 1986 EF3 57 km 0
Jun 12, 1984 EF3 46 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

18 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTH BRANCH (10,926 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 NORTH BRANCH 10,926 83 km
2024 AXELTON-BURKLUND 8,831 84 km
2002 UNNAMED 7,758 99 km
2022 CARLSON 6,101 86 km
2014 SHANNON CREEK 3,954 87 km
2017 KILO 3,242 100 km
2012 UNNAMED 2,544 97 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,492 97 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,819 77 km
2016 BLUE RAPIDS 1,744 77 km
2023 ROCK CREEK 1,433 24 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,405 99 km
2012 UNNAMED 1,389 99 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,352 99 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,296 26 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,107 97 km
2023 SHANNON CREEK 1,089 86 km
2012 UNNAMED 1,046 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 0.8 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.5 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 0.9 in

Reynolds has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 25°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.7").

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