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Roscoe, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Keith County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
84 Population 525/sq mi density
$41,250 Median Income $22,490 per capita
50°F Avg Temperature 316 sunny days/yr
66 Violent Crime/100K 2,579 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
66 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Roscoe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches. The area receives 21.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,175 ft (968 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density525/sq mi
Coordinates41.1316°N, 101.5852°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyKeith County County
Nearest AirportNorth Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (LBF)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.2"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 21.4"
Wettest Month (May) 3.27"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score13.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability23.0 / 100
Community Resilience35.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.0 on Jan 1, 2025.

Apr 10, 2018 10 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.7 125 km
Oct 18, 2012 28 km NW of Hyannis, Nebraska M3.6 124 km
Aug 19, 2015 13 km S of Halsey, Nebraska M3.6 132 km
Aug 26, 1991 15 km SSE of Brownlee, Nebraska M3.4 144 km
Apr 19, 2018 9 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 122 km
Apr 9, 2018 10 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 123 km
Apr 10, 2018 3 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.1 123 km
Apr 16, 2018 8 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.1 125 km
Sep 30, 1990 29 km SE of Hyannis, Nebraska M3.0 76 km
Apr 16, 2007 11 km WSW of Maywood, Nebraska M3.0 92 km
Jan 1, 2025 4 km S of Brownlee, Nebraska M3.0 148 km
Apr 15, 2018 8 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M2.6 125 km
Aug 6, 2012 21 km WNW of Mullen, Nebraska M2.5 109 km
Apr 10, 2018 4 km NW of Arnold, Nebraska M2.5 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

419 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 30 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 29, 1956 EF4 57 km 0
Mar 18, 2012 EF3 60 km 0
Mar 18, 2012 EF3 61 km 0
May 2, 1991 EF3 47 km 0
Jun 25, 1989 EF3 68 km 0
Jul 10, 1977 EF3 52 km 0
Jul 27, 1972 EF3 50 km 0
Jun 27, 1960 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 27, 1960 EF3 79 km 2
May 23, 2024 EF2 22 km 0
Mar 18, 2012 EF2 60 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF2 44 km 0
Jun 20, 2003 EF2 62 km 0
May 21, 1995 EF2 30 km 0
Jun 1, 1990 EF2 56 km 0
May 18, 1990 EF2 56 km 0
Jun 11, 1984 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 15, 1983 EF2 34 km 0
Oct 15, 1980 EF2 59 km 0
Jul 9, 1977 EF2 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BETTY'S WAY (68,425 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 BETTY'S WAY 68,425 97 km
1995 UNNAMED 27,237 56 km
2012 UNNAMED 17,990 30 km
2012 TURNER TATANKA 15,749 75 km
2012 KEITH COUNTY COMPLEX 13,526 34 km
2002 UNNAMED 11,012 73 km
2012 JEFFRIES 8,853 95 km
1999 UNNAMED 7,793 81 km
1989 UNNAMED 6,681 96 km
2011 HARVEST CA 6,526 92 km
2000 DRYWELLS 6,492 64 km
2019 RED KATE 6,115 85 km
2012 UNNAMED 6,014 90 km
1998 SUGARLOAF 4,075 89 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,473 63 km
1987 UNNAMED 3,439 42 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,192 44 km
1986 W BLUE CREEK 3,167 90 km
1995 UNNAMED 3,149 94 km
1989 UNNAMED 2,706 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 38°F (4°C) 1.3 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in Wettest
June 69°F (21°C) 3.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.8 in
September 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in
October 51°F (10°C) 0.8 in
November 36°F (2°C) 0.6 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 0.5 in

Roscoe has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.4").

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