Waco, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · York County County
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
155
Population
620/sq mi density
$80,417
Median Income
$54,250 per capita
$140,000
Home Value
$191,107 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,417 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,000 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Waco 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 Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,622 ft (494 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 620/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8970°N, 97.4617°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | York County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lincoln (LNK) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 52.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| 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)
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 |
Waco 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").