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Upland, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Franklin County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
118 Population 274/sq mi density
$58,125 Median Income $26,572 per capita
$52,500 Home Value $175,098 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
133 Violent Crime/100K 2,032 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$58,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
133 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Upland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches. The area receives 18.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,164 ft (660 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density274/sq mi
Coordinates40.3195°N, 98.9024°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFranklin County County
Nearest AirportKearney Regional (EAR)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.5"
30% below US avg
Snowfall 18.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.17"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score32.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability59.0 / 100
Community Resilience35.7 / 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 Low
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

136 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jun 22, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M4.6 131 km
Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 73 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 93 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 89 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 101 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 90 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 132 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 140 km
Jan 4, 2016 11 km NW of Westerville, Nebraska M3.5 137 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 80 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 131 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 51 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 73 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 94 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 87 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 90 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 91 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 134 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 79 km
Nov 13, 2001 Kansas M3.3 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

741 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 15 fatalities, 368 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1964 EF5 52 km 4
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 44 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF4 69 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 84 km 3
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 81 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 66 km 4
Jun 6, 1956 EF4 74 km 0
Jun 4, 1955 EF4 94 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 69 km 0
May 27, 2013 EF3 60 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 82 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 65 km 0
Sep 22, 2001 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 3, 1999 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 66 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 66 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 56 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 39 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 72 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROAD 739 (32,997 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 ROAD 739 32,997 84 km
2022 NORTH BRANCH 10,926 66 km
2010 H-RX-F KIR NON NFP 1,435 77 km
2022 KIRWIN SOUTHEAST RX 1,367 79 km
2016 KSKIR RX WUI FY16 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT BURNS 1,123 77 km
2011 W-RX-F NON FUNDED TREATMENT_KSKIR 1,083 77 km
2023 NERBR-HFR-FY23-RX-PETERSON 1,061 67 km
2008 H RX F BOTTOMS 1,009 80 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,009 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 0.5 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.4 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.2 in
September 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.5 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.3 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 0.5 in

Upland has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.4").

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