Staplehurst, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Seward County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
295
Population
2,269/sq mi density
$80,379
Median Income
$37,251 per capita
$65,600
Home Value
$263,069 Zillow
$950
Median Rent
22.5% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,379 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,600 home value, $950/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Staplehurst experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches. The area receives 21.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,487 ft (453 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,269/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9747°N, 97.1732°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Seward County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lincoln (LNK) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively 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 Moderate |
| 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 | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in |
Staplehurst has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 23°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.7").