Scotia, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Greeley County County
3.7
/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
B+
Overall
3.7 / 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
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. Annual precipitation totals 26.0 inches. The area receives 30.9 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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 | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in |
Scotia has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 23°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.5").