South Bend, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Sarpy County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
99
Population
1,100/sq mi density
$62,188
Median Income
$30,610 per capita
$114,700
Home Value
$381,523 Zillow
$925
Median Rent
16.3% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 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
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. 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 37.
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) |
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 | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 70.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
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) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.3 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 32.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (0.9").