Trumbull, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Clay County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
286 Population 665/sq mi density
$112,708 Median Income $38,437 per capita
$134,700 Home Value $284,411 Zillow
$1,150 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$112,708 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,700 home value, $1,150/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Trumbull experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches. The area receives 28.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation1,878 ft (572 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density665/sq mi
Coordinates40.6800°N, 98.2735°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyClay County County
Nearest AirportCentral Nebraska Regional (GRI)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.4"
31% below US avg
Snowfall 28.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability28.7 / 100
Community Resilience42.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very 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 High
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

89 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 77 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 106 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 104 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 108 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 105 km
Jan 4, 2016 11 km NW of Westerville, Nebraska M3.5 134 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 107 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 102 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 103 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 78 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 56 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 97 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 108 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 104 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 106 km
Apr 7, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.2 104 km
Jun 12, 2017 6 km N of Jewell, Kansas M3.2 106 km
Mar 13, 2025 0 km SE of Glen Elder, Kansas M3.2 132 km
Sep 26, 2010 11 km S of Oconto, Nebraska M3.1 131 km
May 6, 2021 2 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.1 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

820 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 22 fatalities, 534 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1964 EF5 17 km 4
May 22, 2004 EF4 89 km 1
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 73 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 27 km 3
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 91 km 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 21 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 35 km 4
May 8, 1965 EF4 70 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF4 81 km 0
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 60 km 1
Jun 6, 1956 EF4 77 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 65 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 69 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 25 km 0
May 27, 2013 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 64 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 55 km 0
Sep 22, 2001 EF3 38 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 NORTH BRANCH 10,926 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 0.8 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.3 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.1 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 0.9 in

Trumbull has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.6").

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