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Virginia, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Gage County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
80 Population 800/sq mi density
$73,750 Median Income $32,063 per capita
$70,000 Home Value $327,404 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
1,075 Violent Crime/100K 3,349 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,075 violent crimes/100K (183% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Virginia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. The area receives 21.4 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 Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,522 ft (464 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density800/sq mi
Coordinates40.2459°N, 96.4988°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGage County County
Nearest AirportLincoln (LNK)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.0"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 21.4"
Wettest Month (May) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score40.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability18.8 / 100
Community Resilience66.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

30 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 M3.8 144 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 149 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 140 km
Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 57 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 91 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 144 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 150 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 149 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 136 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 132 km
May 6, 2021 2 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.1 139 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 134 km
May 6, 2021 5 km SSW of Formoso, Kansas M3.0 141 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 72 km
Jan 6, 2014 5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska M2.9 15 km
Sep 29, 2019 5 km ESE of Randall, Kansas M2.9 144 km
Sep 28, 2019 6 km SSE of Randall, Kansas M2.8 149 km
Sep 29, 2019 5 km E of Randall, Kansas M2.8 144 km
Aug 2, 2019 4 km ESE of Randall, Kansas M2.7 145 km
Mar 26, 2025 5 km WSW of Formoso, Kansas M2.6 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

607 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 235 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2004 EF4 71 km 1
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 83 km 0
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 98 km 1
Apr 30, 2024 EF3 95 km 1
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 69 km 0
May 21, 2019 EF3 60 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 3, 2014 EF3 49 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 95 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 72 km 0
Jul 24, 1993 EF3 49 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 75 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 40 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 51 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 100 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 99 km 0
Aug 28, 1979 EF3 97 km 2
May 11, 1966 EF3 89 km 0
Jul 1, 1965 EF3 53 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: AXELTON-BURKLUND (8,831 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 AXELTON-BURKLUND 8,831 85 km
2022 CARLSON 6,101 84 km
2014 SHANNON CREEK 3,954 81 km
1995 UNNAMED 3,244 99 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,819 63 km
2016 BLUE RAPIDS 1,744 78 km
2023 ROCK CREEK 1,433 51 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,296 61 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,107 89 km
2023 SHANNON CREEK 1,089 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 0.8 in
March 40°F (5°C) 2.4 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.0 in

Virginia has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 24°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.7").

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