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Valentine, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Todd County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
2,632
Population
997/sq mi density
$53,438
Median Income
$28,469 per capita
$135,600
Home Value
$215,124 Zillow
$872
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
327
Violent Crime/100K
981 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$53,438 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,600 home value, $872/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
327 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Valentine experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.8 inches. The area receives 28.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,581 ft (787 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 997/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8755°N, 100.5471°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Todd County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ainsworth Regional (ANW) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 97.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Valentine has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 24°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.3").