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Santee, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Bon Homme County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
235
Population
420/sq mi density
$41,750
Median Income
$14,241 per capita
$46,300
Home Value
$174,912 Zillow
$413
Median Rent
12.4% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$41,750 median income, 14.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$46,300 home value, $413/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Santee experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches. The area receives 36.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,248 ft (380 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 420/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8387°N, 97.8495°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Bon Homme County County |
| Nearest Airport | Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (OFK) 63 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 10.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 59.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in |
Santee has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.4").