Rising City, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Butler County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
270
Population
750/sq mi density
$74,375
Median Income
$38,327 per capita
$110,000
Home Value
$259,102 Zillow
$567
Median Rent
21.7% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$74,375 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,000 home value, $567/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Rising City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches. The area receives 30.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,589 ft (484 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 750/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1981°N, 97.2971°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Butler County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lincoln (LNK) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.9 / 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 Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.0 in |
Rising City has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 23°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.6").