Sumner, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Dawson County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
379
Population
1,263/sq mi density
$66,875
Median Income
$28,418 per capita
$88,400
Home Value
$307,478 Zillow
$891
Median Rent
25.2% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,400 home value, $891/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Sumner experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.2 inches. The area receives 25.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,369 ft (722 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,263/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9490°N, 99.5081°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dawson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kearney Regional (EAR) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 9.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| 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) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in |
Sumner has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.4").