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Waco, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · York County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
155
Population
620/sq mi density
$80,417
Median Income
$54,250 per capita
$140,000
Home Value
$176,565 Zillow
50°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
25
Violent Crime/100K
2,733 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
25 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Waco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches. The area receives 21.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in |
Waco has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 23°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.6").