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
$226,646 Zillow
$872
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
228
Violent Crime/100K
912 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
228 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 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.9 inches. The area receives 34.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
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
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 | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in |
Valentine has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 25°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.3").