Swanton, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Saline County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
135
Population
675/sq mi density
$70,417
Median Income
$28,718 per capita
$82,500
Home Value
$199,824 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$70,417 median income, 9.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,500 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Swanton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. The area receives 26.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,362 ft (415 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 675/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3796°N, 97.0798°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Saline County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lincoln (LNK) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 47.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in |
Swanton has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 24°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (0.8").