Spalding, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Greeley County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
389
Population
1,216/sq mi density
$54,250
Median Income
$28,773 per capita
$92,200
Home Value
$290,546 Zillow
$655
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$54,250 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,200 home value, $655/mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches. The area receives 34.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,909 ft (582 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,216/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6893°N, 98.3626°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Greeley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Nebraska Regional (GRI) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 12.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.6 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in |
Spalding has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 22°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.5").