Tobias, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Saline County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
63 Population 242/sq mi density
$44,375 Median Income $29,676 per capita
$39,400 Home Value $167,296 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$44,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$39,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Tobias experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. The area receives 26.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation1,606 ft (490 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density242/sq mi
Coordinates40.4185°N, 97.3366°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySaline County County
Nearest AirportLincoln (LNK)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.0"
18% below US avg
Snowfall 26.8"
Wettest Month (May) 5.33"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score42.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability47.7 / 100
Community Resilience40.2 / 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)

Earthquake History

85 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 17, 2025.

Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 85 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 101 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 103 km
Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 125 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 95 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 103 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 118 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 103 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 85 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 88 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 100 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 100 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 92 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 117 km
Apr 6, 2023 6 km N of Bennington, Kansas M3.3 149 km
Mar 13, 2025 0 km SE of Glen Elder, Kansas M3.2 132 km
Jun 12, 2017 6 km N of Jewell, Kansas M3.2 103 km
Apr 7, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.2 103 km
May 6, 2021 2 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.1 93 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.0 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

768 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 15 fatalities, 402 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1964 EF5 89 km 4
May 22, 2004 EF4 11 km 1
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 53 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 99 km 3
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 85 km 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 93 km 0
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 27 km 1
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 78 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 65 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 32 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 67 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 80 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 95 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 85 km 0
Sep 22, 2001 EF3 54 km 0
Jul 24, 1993 EF3 26 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 7 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 51 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 82 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTH BRANCH (10,926 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 NORTH BRANCH 10,926 97 km
2023 ROCK CREEK 1,433 43 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,296 59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 1.0 in
March 42°F (6°C) 1.6 in
April 53°F (11°C) 2.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.3 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in
September 67°F (20°C) 2.9 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.3 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.2 in

Tobias has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 27°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (0.8").

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