Utica, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Seward County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,092 Population 2,374/sq mi density
$81,797 Median Income $34,013 per capita
$179,700 Home Value $256,489 Zillow
$843 Median Rent 21.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$81,797 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$179,700 home value, $843/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Utica 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 29.4 inches. The area receives 20.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation1,598 ft (487 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density2,374/sq mi
Coordinates40.8953°N, 97.3453°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySeward County County
Nearest AirportLincoln (LNK)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.4"
23% below US avg
Snowfall 20.5"
Wettest Month (May) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.66"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience88.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very 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

53 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 26, 2025.

Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 122 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 144 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 146 km
Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 136 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 146 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 141 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 145 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 115 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 143 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 123 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 101 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 143 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 127 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 138 km
Jun 12, 2017 6 km N of Jewell, Kansas M3.2 146 km
Apr 7, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.2 146 km
May 6, 2021 2 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.1 138 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.0 146 km
Jun 3, 2017 4 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.0 145 km
May 6, 2021 5 km SSW of Formoso, Kansas M3.0 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

760 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 25 fatalities, 529 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1964 EF5 95 km 4
Apr 26, 2024 EF4 92 km 0
May 22, 2004 EF4 64 km 1
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 23 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 80 km 3
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 78 km 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 32 km 0
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 40 km 1
May 30, 1954 EF4 98 km 6
Aug 13, 1952 EF4 74 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 62 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 79 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 24 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 37 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 48 km 0
Sep 22, 2001 EF3 74 km 0
Jul 24, 1993 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 46 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 36 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROCK CREEK (1,433 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 ROCK CREEK 1,433 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.7 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
May 61°F (16°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.0 in

Utica has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 24°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.7").

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