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Stella, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Richardson County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
138
Population
767/sq mi density
$53,750
Median Income
$28,898 per capita
$80,000
Home Value
$164,537 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Stella experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. The area receives 30.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,038 ft (316 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 767/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2322°N, 95.7734°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Richardson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lincoln (LNK) 71 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 13.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in |
Stella has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 24°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.8").