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St. Helena, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Cedar County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
119 Population 270/sq mi density
$83,125 Median Income $35,591 per capita
$133,900 Home Value $219,236 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$83,125 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,900 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.9% bachelor's degree or higher
St. Helena experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches. The area receives 38.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,239 ft (378 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density270/sq mi
Coordinates42.8107°N, 97.2489°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCedar County County
Nearest AirportSioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX)
52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.7"
25% below US avg
Snowfall 38.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score21.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability16.6 / 100
Community Resilience49.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

11 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 M4.3 135 km
Jun 4, 2021 10 km NE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.7 123 km
Oct 25, 1990 8 km N of Plankinton, South Dakota M3.6 148 km
Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 41 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 113 km
Jun 4, 2021 9 km ENE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.1 122 km
Jan 4, 2021 5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota M3.1 56 km
Jan 1, 2020 2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska M2.8 138 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 103 km
Jan 16, 2022 9 km NE of Plankinton, South Dakota M2.5 141 km
Mar 6, 2024 6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska M2.5 46 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

614 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 216 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 96 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 82 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 95 km 1
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 77 km 0
Jun 23, 2003 EF4 35 km 1
Jul 28, 1986 EF4 27 km 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF4 86 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 73 km 0
Jun 7, 1965 EF4 40 km 1
May 29, 1962 EF4 99 km 0
Jun 17, 2014 EF3 30 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF3 67 km 0
Jul 5, 1994 EF3 94 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 88 km 0
Aug 3, 1981 EF3 53 km 0
May 8, 1979 EF3 97 km 0
Jul 5, 1978 EF3 76 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF3 74 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF3 94 km 0
Sep 22, 1968 EF3 99 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SIX PACK (1,649 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 SIX PACK 1,649 51 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 24°F (-4°C) 0.6 in
March 36°F (2°C) 1.8 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 2.6 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.8 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.3 in
December 22°F (-5°C) 0.6 in

St. Helena has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 20°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.5").

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