Sholes, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Wayne County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
17 Population 121/sq mi density
$33,958 Median Income $35,829 per capita
$22,200 Home Value $148,396 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$33,958 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$22,200 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Sholes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.7 inches. The area receives 29.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation1,735 ft (529 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density121/sq mi
Coordinates42.3348°N, 97.2946°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWayne County County
Nearest AirportNorfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (OFK)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.7"
30% below US avg
Snowfall 29.7"
Wettest Month (May) 3.98"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.49"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score14.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience88.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.7 on Feb 5, 2025.

Nov 3, 2002 16 km SSW of Butte, Nebraska M4.3 140 km
Jun 4, 2021 10 km NE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.7 139 km
Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 28 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 61 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 143 km
Jun 4, 2021 9 km ENE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.1 138 km
Jan 4, 2021 5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota M3.1 92 km
Jan 1, 2020 2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska M2.8 118 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 58 km
Mar 6, 2024 6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska M2.5 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

590 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 289 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 49 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 44 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 42 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 45 km 1
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 29 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 98 km 0
Jun 23, 2003 EF4 19 km 1
Jul 28, 1986 EF4 47 km 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF4 53 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 27 km 0
Jun 7, 1965 EF4 93 km 1
May 30, 1954 EF4 76 km 6
Jul 15, 1950 EF4 83 km 0
Jun 17, 2014 EF3 23 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF3 50 km 0
Jul 5, 1994 EF3 82 km 0
May 27, 1991 EF3 85 km 0
May 8, 1979 EF3 93 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 83 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF3 41 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SIX PACK (1,649 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 SIX PACK 1,649 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 24°F (-4°C) 0.7 in
March 36°F (2°C) 1.3 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in
May 60°F (15°C) 4.0 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
November 35°F (2°C) 1.2 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 0.9 in

Sholes has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 20°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.5").

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