Thurston, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Thurston County County

3.1 /5.0

B Good

118 Population 421/sq mi density

$71,250 Median Income $37,871 per capita

$108,600 Home Value $215,270 Zillow

$665 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent

48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr

156 Violent Crime/100K 3,662 property/100K

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

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

Economy

4.4 / 5.0

$71,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$108,600 home value, $665/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

156 violent crimes/100K

Education

2.2 / 5.0

14.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Thurston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. The area receives 35.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	48.4°F
	10% below US avg
January Average	21°F (-6°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,404 ft (428 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density	421/sq mi
Coordinates	42.1747°N, 96.7016°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Thurston County County
Nearest Airport	Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX) 23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.7"

19% below US avg

Snowfall 35.5"

Wettest Month (May) 4.09"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median	32.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	26.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	69.5 / 100
Community Resilience	20.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
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	Relatively Low

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

Earthquake History

6 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	79 km
Aug 9, 1997	9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska	M3.4	58 km
Jan 4, 2021	5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota	M3.1	136 km
Feb 5, 2025	8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska	M2.7	94 km
Jun 30, 2021	4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa	M2.7	150 km
Mar 6, 2024	6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska	M2.5	114 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

593 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 296 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 16, 2014	EF4	36 km	1
Jun 16, 2014	EF4	44 km	1
Jun 16, 2014	EF4	15 km	0
Jun 16, 2014	EF4	61 km	0
Oct 4, 2013	EF4	31 km	0
Oct 4, 2013	EF4	52 km	0
Jun 23, 2003	EF4	62 km	1
Jul 28, 1986	EF4	60 km	0
Jul 7, 1977	EF4	3 km	0
May 6, 1975	EF4	72 km	0
May 30, 1954	EF4	98 km	6
Jun 23, 1952	EF4	95 km	0
Jul 15, 1950	EF4	43 km	0
Jun 17, 2014	EF3	61 km	0
Apr 9, 2011	EF3	72 km	0
Jun 11, 2008	EF3	64 km	4
May 16, 1999	EF3	94 km	2
May 16, 1999	EF3	90 km	0
Jul 5, 1994	EF3	37 km	0
Jun 16, 1992	EF3	95 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	21°F (-6°C)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	25°F (-4°C)	0.8 in
March	36°F (2°C)	2.2 in
April	49°F (9°C)	2.9 in
May	61°F (16°C)	4.1 in	Wettest
June	71°F (21°C)	4.1 in
July	73°F (23°C)	3.3 in	Warmest
August	72°F (22°C)	2.8 in
September	63°F (17°C)	2.8 in
October	51°F (11°C)	2.1 in
November	35°F (1°C)	1.5 in
December	23°F (-5°C)	0.8 in

Thurston has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 21°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.6").

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