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Sidney, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Deuel County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
6,396
Population
854/sq mi density
$51,704
Median Income
$30,679 per capita
$137,300
Home Value
$164,398 Zillow
$914
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
316 sunny days/yr
348
Violent Crime/100K
2,385 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,704 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,300 home value, $914/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
348 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Sidney experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,090 ft (1,247 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (17.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 854/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1336°N, 102.9695°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Deuel County County |
| Nearest Airport | Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (BFF) 61 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 4.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very 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 | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in |
Sidney has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.4").