Scottsbluff, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Scotts Bluff County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
14,406
Population
2,173/sq mi density
$53,448
Median Income
$33,716 per capita
$141,300
Home Value
$185,568 Zillow
$966
Median Rent
31.5% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
588
Violent Crime/100K
2,835 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$53,448 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,300 home value, $966/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
588 violent crimes/100K (55% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Scottsbluff experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. The area receives 42.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 16.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,888 ft (1,185 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,173/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8681°N, 103.6620°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Scotts Bluff County County |
| Nearest Airport | Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (BFF) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 16.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 88.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 63.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 31.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Scottsbluff has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 28°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.4").