Rosalie, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Thurston County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
252 Population 1,260/sq mi density
$80,000 Median Income $29,736 per capita
$47,900 Home Value $156,190 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 13.8% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$80,000 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$47,900 home value, $850/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Rosalie experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches. The area receives 32.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average48.9°F
9% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation1,341 ft (409 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density1,260/sq mi
Coordinates42.0573°N, 96.5128°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyThurston County County
Nearest AirportSioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.8"
22% below US avg
Snowfall 32.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.50"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.74"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score26.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability69.5 / 100
Community Resilience20.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Feb 5, 2025.

Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 99 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 63 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 107 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 144 km
Mar 6, 2024 6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska M2.5 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

586 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 311 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 2024 EF4 97 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 53 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 45 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 30 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 70 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 47 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 45 km 0
Jun 23, 2003 EF4 83 km 1
Jul 28, 1986 EF4 79 km 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF4 19 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 89 km 0
Aug 13, 1952 EF4 93 km 0
Jun 23, 1952 EF4 94 km 0
Jul 15, 1950 EF4 30 km 0
Jun 17, 2014 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 43 km 4
May 16, 1999 EF3 70 km 0
May 16, 1999 EF3 74 km 2
Jul 5, 1994 EF3 35 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (629 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 UNNAMED 629 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.0 in
March 37°F (3°C) 1.7 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.3 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.4 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 1.0 in

Rosalie has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 20°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.7").

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