Stuart, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Rock County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
553 Population 404/sq mi density
$72,386 Median Income $35,642 per capita
$118,900 Home Value $231,229 Zillow
$697 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$72,386 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,900 home value, $697/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Stuart experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.9 inches. The area receives 33.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation2,161 ft (659 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density404/sq mi
Coordinates42.6008°N, 99.1405°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRock County County
Nearest AirportAinsworth Regional (ANW)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.9"
34% below US avg
Snowfall 33.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.40"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score0.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience26.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 27, 2025.

Nov 3, 2002 16 km SSW of Butte, Nebraska M4.3 27 km
Jun 4, 2021 10 km NE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.7 56 km
Aug 19, 2015 13 km S of Halsey, Nebraska M3.6 130 km
Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 131 km
Oct 25, 1990 8 km N of Plankinton, South Dakota M3.6 143 km
Jan 4, 2016 11 km NW of Westerville, Nebraska M3.5 128 km
Aug 26, 1991 15 km SSE of Brownlee, Nebraska M3.4 124 km
Jun 18, 2015 15 km SSE of Valentine, Nebraska M3.3 110 km
Jan 25, 1994 8 km E of Wood Lake, Nebraska M3.3 82 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 129 km
Apr 11, 2016 11 km E of Brownlee, Nebraska M3.2 116 km
Jan 4, 2021 5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota M3.1 115 km
Jun 4, 2021 9 km ENE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.1 55 km
Feb 7, 2014 11 km NE of Bijou Hills, South Dakota M3.0 111 km
Jul 18, 1990 10 km SSW of Ord, Nebraska M3.0 123 km
Jan 1, 2025 4 km S of Brownlee, Nebraska M3.0 128 km
Feb 1, 2006 6 km ENE of Bassett, Nebraska M2.9 27 km
Jan 1, 2020 2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska M2.8 56 km
Mar 20, 2010 9 km NNW of Springview, Nebraska M2.7 63 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

324 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 1 fatality, 42 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 8, 1965 EF5 65 km 0
May 29, 1962 EF4 57 km 0
Aug 11, 2011 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 9, 2003 EF3 29 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF3 65 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF3 56 km 0
May 21, 1962 EF3 46 km 0
May 16, 1962 EF3 54 km 0
May 15, 1962 EF3 70 km 0
May 14, 1962 EF3 71 km 0
May 12, 2023 EF2 68 km 0
Aug 19, 2017 EF2 93 km 0
May 10, 2015 EF2 93 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF2 89 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF2 87 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF2 85 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF2 95 km 0
May 22, 2010 EF2 74 km 0
Jun 24, 2009 EF2 16 km 0
Mar 23, 2009 EF2 40 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

17 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: REGION 24 COMPLEX (66,349 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 REGION 24 COMPLEX 66,349 81 km
2012 UNNAMED 6,910 40 km
2023 LOWERY 4,881 64 km
1998 TNC 4,683 93 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,883 99 km
1998 UNNAMED 3,688 81 km
1995 UNNAMED 3,145 46 km
1995 UNNAMED 2,911 86 km
2012 UNNAMED 2,875 34 km
2023 DEL PORTO 2,856 95 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,456 86 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,130 47 km
2000 NOVOTNY AND WAGNER 1,968 94 km
2012 KAYLKOWSKI 1,966 56 km
2001 S-HIGGINS 1,863 95 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,804 78 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,477 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 24°F (-4°C) 0.7 in
March 35°F (2°C) 1.3 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in
May 58°F (14°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
July 74°F (23°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.1 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 35°F (2°C) 0.7 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 0.6 in

Stuart has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 21°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.4").

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