Shickley, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Fillmore County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
376 Population 1,213/sq mi density
$78,125 Median Income $33,796 per capita
$158,500 Home Value $149,447 Zillow
$883 Median Rent 12.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$78,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,500 home value, $883/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Shickley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches. The area receives 22.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation1,651 ft (503 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density1,213/sq mi
Coordinates40.4165°N, 97.7241°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFillmore County County
Nearest AirportCentral Nebraska Regional (GRI)
49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.1"
23% below US avg
Snowfall 22.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.84"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.73"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score20.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience66.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively 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)

Earthquake History

84 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 17, 2025.

Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 60 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 82 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 84 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 84 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 80 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 96 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 58 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 82 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 83 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 61 km
Apr 6, 2023 6 km N of Bennington, Kansas M3.3 148 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 82 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 77 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 94 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 143 km
Mar 13, 2025 0 km SE of Glen Elder, Kansas M3.2 114 km
Jun 12, 2017 6 km N of Jewell, Kansas M3.2 84 km
Apr 7, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.2 84 km
May 6, 2021 2 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.1 77 km
May 6, 2021 5 km SSW of Formoso, Kansas M3.0 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

814 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 21 fatalities, 523 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1964 EF5 57 km 4
May 22, 2004 EF4 35 km 1
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 73 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 80 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 74 km 3
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 68 km 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 89 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 90 km 4
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 22 km 1
May 6, 2015 EF3 64 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 38 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 35 km 0
May 27, 2013 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 73 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 80 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 74 km 0
Sep 22, 2001 EF3 21 km 0
Jul 24, 1993 EF3 57 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 64 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 34 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTH BRANCH (10,926 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 NORTH BRANCH 10,926 71 km
2023 ROCK CREEK 1,433 67 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,296 77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 0.9 in
March 42°F (5°C) 1.4 in
April 53°F (11°C) 2.6 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
July 76°F (25°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.3 in
September 67°F (20°C) 2.9 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.3 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.1 in

Shickley has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 27°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (0.7").

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