Roca, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Lancaster County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
172
Population
1,229/sq mi density
$90,500
Median Income
$46,180 per capita
$191,700
Home Value
$616,968 Zillow
$1,075
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$90,500 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$191,700 home value, $1,075/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Roca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. The area receives 28.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,247 ft (380 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,229/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6585°N, 96.6614°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lancaster County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lincoln (LNK) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 83.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0455 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in |
Roca has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 25°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (0.6").