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Sarben, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Keith County County

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
13 Population 81/sq mi density
$325,000 Home Value $255,504 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 316 sunny days/yr
66 Violent Crime/100K 2,579 property/100K
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
66 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Sarben experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches. The area receives 26.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.6°F
8% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,005 ft (916 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density81/sq mi
Coordinates41.1663°N, 101.3044°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyKeith County County
Nearest AirportNorth Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (LBF)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.6"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 26.9"
Wettest Month (May) 3.23"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

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

17 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 M3.7 101 km
Oct 18, 2012 28 km NW of Hyannis, Nebraska M3.6 128 km
Aug 19, 2015 13 km S of Halsey, Nebraska M3.6 110 km
Aug 26, 1991 15 km SSE of Brownlee, Nebraska M3.4 128 km
Apr 9, 2018 10 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 99 km
Apr 19, 2018 9 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 99 km
Apr 11, 2016 11 km E of Brownlee, Nebraska M3.2 143 km
Sep 26, 2010 11 km S of Oconto, Nebraska M3.1 130 km
Apr 16, 2018 8 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.1 102 km
Apr 10, 2018 3 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.1 99 km
Sep 30, 1990 29 km SE of Hyannis, Nebraska M3.0 74 km
Jan 1, 2025 4 km S of Brownlee, Nebraska M3.0 133 km
Apr 16, 2007 11 km WSW of Maywood, Nebraska M3.0 78 km
Feb 14, 2003 7 km S of Holbrook, Nebraska M2.9 150 km
Apr 15, 2018 8 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M2.6 101 km
Apr 10, 2018 4 km NW of Arnold, Nebraska M2.5 96 km
Aug 6, 2012 21 km WNW of Mullen, Nebraska M2.5 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

402 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 33 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 18, 1975 EF4 93 km 0
Oct 29, 1956 EF4 52 km 0
Mar 18, 2012 EF3 40 km 0
Mar 18, 2012 EF3 36 km 0
May 17, 2000 EF3 82 km 0
May 2, 1991 EF3 64 km 0
Jun 25, 1989 EF3 44 km 0
Jul 10, 1977 EF3 54 km 0
Jun 18, 1975 EF3 96 km 1
Jun 18, 1975 EF3 97 km 0
Jul 27, 1972 EF3 26 km 0
May 23, 2024 EF2 41 km 0
Mar 18, 2012 EF2 37 km 0
Apr 20, 2007 EF2 98 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF2 60 km 0
Jun 20, 2003 EF2 82 km 0
May 21, 1995 EF2 38 km 0
Jul 29, 1992 EF2 98 km 0
Jun 1, 1990 EF2 66 km 0
May 18, 1990 EF2 35 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 73 km
1995 UNNAMED 27,237 34 km
2012 UNNAMED 17,990 16 km
2002 UNNAMED 15,972 89 km
2012 TURNER TATANKA 15,749 90 km
2012 KEITH COUNTY COMPLEX 13,526 51 km
2002 UNNAMED 11,012 60 km
1999 UNNAMED 7,793 57 km
1989 UNNAMED 6,681 72 km
2011 HARVEST CA 6,526 69 km
2000 DRYWELLS 6,492 80 km
2019 RED KATE 6,115 99 km
2012 UNNAMED 6,014 70 km
2019 UNNAMED 5,143 99 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,503 97 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,473 49 km
1987 UNNAMED 3,439 35 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,192 56 km
1995 UNNAMED 3,149 71 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,926 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 0.4 in
March 38°F (3°C) 1.1 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in Wettest
June 69°F (20°C) 3.1 in
July 74°F (24°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.9 in
September 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
October 51°F (10°C) 0.9 in
November 36°F (2°C) 0.6 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 0.4 in

Sarben has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.3").

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