Stanton, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Stanton County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
1,824
Population
1,048/sq mi density
$73,571
Median Income
$33,702 per capita
$161,300
Home Value
$257,954 Zillow
$784
Median Rent
18.7% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,571 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$161,300 home value, $784/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Stanton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches. The area receives 25.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,442 ft (440 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,048/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9480°N, 97.2123°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Stanton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (OFK) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 16.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.5 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in |
Stanton has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 22°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.6").