Tecumseh, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Johnson County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
1,844
Population
1,221/sq mi density
$46,127
Median Income
$23,893 per capita
$104,300
Home Value
$186,787 Zillow
$842
Median Rent
24.7% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$46,127 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,300 home value, $842/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Tecumseh 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 32.3 inches. The area receives 22.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,129 ft (344 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,221/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3718°N, 96.1887°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Johnson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lincoln (LNK) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 4.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| 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) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in |
Tecumseh has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 24°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (0.8").