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South Bend, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Sarpy County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
99
Population
1,100/sq mi density
$62,188
Median Income
$30,610 per capita
$114,700
Home Value
$378,547 Zillow
$925
Median Rent
16.3% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
119
Violent Crime/100K
317 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,188 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,700 home value, $925/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
119 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
South Bend experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. The area receives 22.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,045 ft (319 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,100/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0036°N, 96.2485°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sarpy County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eppley Airfield (OMA) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in |
South Bend has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 23°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.8").