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Spalding, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Greeley County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
389 Population 1,216/sq mi density
$54,250 Median Income $28,773 per capita
$92,200 Home Value $259,633 Zillow
$655 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
69 Violent Crime/100K 1,714 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$54,250 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,200 home value, $655/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
69 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Spalding experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.2 inches. The area receives 26.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.3°F
11% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,909 ft (582 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density1,216/sq mi
Coordinates41.6893°N, 98.3626°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGreeley County County
Nearest AirportCentral Nebraska Regional (GRI)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.2"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 26.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.86"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score12.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience40.6 / 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 Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

13 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 M4.3 128 km
Jun 4, 2021 10 km NE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.7 150 km
Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 114 km
Jan 4, 2016 11 km NW of Westerville, Nebraska M3.5 95 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 98 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 30 km
Sep 26, 2010 11 km S of Oconto, Nebraska M3.1 137 km
Jun 4, 2021 9 km ENE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.1 148 km
Jul 18, 1990 10 km SSW of Ord, Nebraska M3.0 53 km
Feb 1, 2006 6 km ENE of Bassett, Nebraska M2.9 138 km
Jan 1, 2020 2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska M2.8 65 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 56 km
Mar 6, 2024 6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska M2.5 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

603 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 28 fatalities, 393 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 89 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 86 km 3
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 91 km 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 97 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 87 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 93 km 4
May 8, 1965 EF4 57 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF4 32 km 0
May 30, 1954 EF4 53 km 6
Jun 7, 1953 EF4 75 km 11
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 58 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 87 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 3, 1999 EF3 68 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 11, 1984 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 25, 1984 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 75 km 1
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 80 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOWERY (4,881 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 LOWERY 4,881 72 km
1998 UNNAMED 3,688 85 km
1995 UNNAMED 2,911 38 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,456 34 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.6 in
March 37°F (3°C) 1.8 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.6 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.0 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.6 in
November 35°F (2°C) 1.1 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 0.6 in

Spalding has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 22°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.4").

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