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Steele City, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Jefferson County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
68
Population
296/sq mi density
$41,250
Median Income
$24,865 per capita
$24,600
Home Value
$134,921 Zillow
$410
Median Rent
9.0% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
1,075
Violent Crime/100K
3,349 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$24,600 home value, $410/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,075 violent crimes/100K (183% above avg)
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Steele City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 20.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,299 ft (396 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 296/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0366°N, 97.0230°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jefferson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lincoln (LNK) 61 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 43.9 / 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 | Relatively 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 | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in |
Steele City has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 25°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.7").