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Scotia, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Greeley County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
412
Population
1,177/sq mi density
$51,250
Median Income
$28,488 per capita
$89,000
Home Value
$90,668 Zillow
$575
Median Rent
18.1% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
257
Violent Crime/100K
4,359 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,000 home value, $575/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
257 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Scotia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.0 inches. The area receives 30.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,931 ft (589 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,177/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4678°N, 98.7024°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Greeley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Nebraska Regional (GRI) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 12.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in |
Scotia has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 23°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.5").