Tarnov, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Platte County County

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

24 Population 800/sq mi density

$76,250 Median Income $37,129 per capita

51°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr

84 Violent Crime/100K 1,702 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.5 / 5.0

$76,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

84 violent crimes/100K

C+

Education

2.7 / 5.0

21.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Tarnov experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches. The area receives 25.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	50.5°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,657 ft (505 m)
Area	0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density	800/sq mi
Coordinates	41.6148°N, 97.5025°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Platte County County
Nearest Airport	Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (OFK) 26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.7"

25% below US avg

Snowfall 25.6"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.25"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median	32.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	70.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	25.3 / 100
Community Resilience	55.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively High
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Feb 5, 2025.

Feb 6, 1996	1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska	M3.6	100 km
Aug 9, 1997	9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska	M3.4	33 km
Jun 20, 2002	8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska	M3.3	94 km
Jul 18, 1990	10 km SSW of Ord, Nebraska	M3.0	121 km
Jan 1, 2020	2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska	M2.8	121 km
Feb 5, 2025	8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska	M2.7	48 km
Mar 6, 2024	6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska	M2.5	133 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

642 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 251 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 16, 2014	EF4	48 km	1
Jun 16, 2014	EF4	55 km	1
Jun 16, 2014	EF4	34 km	0
Jun 16, 2014	EF4	77 km	0
Oct 4, 2013	EF4	67 km	0
Jun 23, 2003	EF4	100 km	1
Jun 13, 2001	EF4	92 km	0
Apr 7, 1978	EF4	49 km	0
Jul 7, 1977	EF4	89 km	0
May 6, 1975	EF4	65 km	0
May 5, 1964	EF4	77 km	0
May 30, 1954	EF4	23 km	6
Aug 13, 1952	EF4	89 km	0
Jul 15, 1950	EF4	78 km	0
Oct 4, 2013	EF3	96 km	0
Jun 20, 2011	EF3	63 km	0
Oct 9, 2001	EF3	68 km	0
May 27, 1991	EF3	91 km	0
Apr 25, 1984	EF3	96 km	0
Jun 3, 1980	EF3	100 km	1

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,911 ac, 1995).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
1995	UNNAMED	2,911	91 km
2000	UNNAMED	2,456	98 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	23°F (-5°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	27°F (-3°C)	0.8 in
March	37°F (3°C)	2.0 in
April	50°F (10°C)	2.6 in
May	61°F (16°C)	4.2 in
June	71°F (22°C)	4.3 in	Wettest
July	76°F (25°C)	3.4 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	3.1 in
September	64°F (18°C)	2.7 in
October	52°F (11°C)	1.9 in
November	36°F (2°C)	1.5 in
December	25°F (-4°C)	0.8 in

Tarnov has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 23°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.5").

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