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Syracuse, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Otoe County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,964
Population
1,534/sq mi density
$70,625
Median Income
$37,090 per capita
$190,000
Home Value
$260,204 Zillow
$644
Median Rent
18.8% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
69
Violent Crime/100K
3,811 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,625 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$190,000 home value, $644/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
69 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Syracuse experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. The area receives 25.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,067 ft (325 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,534/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6635°N, 96.1827°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Otoe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lincoln (LNK) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| 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 (-5°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in |
Syracuse has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 24°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.8").