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Smithfield, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Gosper County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
115 Population 676/sq mi density
$49,583 Median Income $23,589 per capita
$963 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
137 Violent Crime/100K 2,805 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$49,583 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
137 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Smithfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches. The area receives 20.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,547 ft (776 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density676/sq mi
Coordinates40.5733°N, 99.7409°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGosper County County
Nearest AirportKearney Regional (EAR)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"
38% below US avg
Snowfall 20.0"
Wettest Month (May) 3.78"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score9.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability12.2 / 100
Community Resilience37.7 / 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 Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

70 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 149 km
Apr 10, 2018 10 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.7 92 km
Aug 19, 2015 13 km S of Halsey, Nebraska M3.6 141 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 149 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 144 km
Jan 4, 2016 11 km NW of Westerville, Nebraska M3.5 103 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 149 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 127 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 128 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 149 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 140 km
Apr 9, 2018 10 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 91 km
Apr 19, 2018 9 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 92 km
Nov 13, 2001 Kansas M3.3 75 km
Apr 16, 2018 8 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.1 94 km
Apr 10, 2018 3 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.1 99 km
Sep 26, 2010 11 km S of Oconto, Nebraska M3.1 52 km
Jul 5, 2019 Kansas M3.1 147 km
Feb 8, 2020 3 km W of Burr Oak, Kansas M3.0 142 km
Apr 17, 2003 4 km WNW of Zurich, Kansas M3.0 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

554 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 71 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 18, 1975 EF4 95 km 0
Jun 6, 1956 EF4 70 km 0
Jun 7, 1953 EF4 99 km 11
May 17, 2019 EF3 45 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 39 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 20, 2007 EF3 46 km 0
May 17, 2000 EF3 68 km 0
Jun 3, 1999 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 11 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 27 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 53 km 0
Jun 1, 1990 EF3 78 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 63 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF3 66 km 0
Sep 11, 1978 EF3 22 km 0
Jun 18, 1975 EF3 52 km 0
Jun 18, 1975 EF3 66 km 1
Jun 18, 1975 EF3 58 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

11 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BETTY'S WAY (68,425 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 BETTY'S WAY 68,425 91 km
2022 ROAD 702 45,166 60 km
2022 ROAD 739 32,997 23 km
2002 UNNAMED 15,972 59 km
1989 UNNAMED 6,681 92 km
1995 UNNAMED 3,149 89 km
1989 UNNAMED 2,706 98 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,397 89 km
2020 PRAIRIE DOG 1,257 83 km
2023 NERBR-HFR-FY23-RX-PETERSON 1,061 12 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,009 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 0.5 in
March 38°F (4°C) 1.5 in
April 49°F (10°C) 1.9 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.8 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 2.7 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.3 in
November 36°F (2°C) 0.8 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 0.5 in

Smithfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 27°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.4").

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