St. Libory, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Howard County County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
311 Population 942/sq mi density
$82,857 Median Income $24,622 per capita
$156,800 Home Value $249,961 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$82,857 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,800 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
St. Libory experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.6 inches. The area receives 27.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation1,865 ft (568 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density942/sq mi
Coordinates41.0821°N, 98.3591°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHoward County County
Nearest AirportCentral Nebraska Regional (GRI)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.6"
30% below US avg
Snowfall 27.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.61"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience44.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively High
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

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 17, 2025.

Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 123 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 150 km
Jan 4, 2016 11 km NW of Westerville, Nebraska M3.5 103 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 149 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 101 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 147 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 126 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 124 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 52 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 149 km
Apr 7, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.2 149 km
Sep 26, 2010 11 km S of Oconto, Nebraska M3.1 118 km
Feb 8, 2020 3 km W of Burr Oak, Kansas M3.0 135 km
Jul 18, 1990 10 km SSW of Ord, Nebraska M3.0 69 km
Jun 3, 2017 4 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.0 148 km
Mar 17, 2023 8 km E of Cowles, Nebraska M2.9 102 km
Jul 1, 2023 11 km E of Cowles, Nebraska M2.9 101 km
Jun 19, 2017 1 km W of Mankato, Kansas M2.9 145 km
Aug 22, 2023 11 km N of Guide Rock, Nebraska M2.9 101 km
Apr 5, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M2.8 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

741 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 33 fatalities, 461 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1964 EF5 59 km 4
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 19 km 3
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 25 km 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 79 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 31 km 4
May 8, 1965 EF4 31 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF4 35 km 0
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 87 km 1
Jun 6, 1956 EF4 63 km 0
May 30, 1954 EF4 89 km 6
Jun 7, 1953 EF4 70 km 11
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 26 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 69 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 54 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 41 km 0
Sep 22, 2001 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 3, 1999 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,456 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNNAMED 2,456 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 0.7 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.4 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.5 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in
September 67°F (19°C) 2.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.1 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 0.8 in

St. Libory has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.6").

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