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Walthill, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Thurston County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
889
Population
2,067/sq mi density
$63,702
Median Income
$17,154 per capita
$48,000
Home Value
$79,093 Zillow
$797
Median Rent
14.4% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
156
Violent Crime/100K
3,662 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$63,702 median income, 9.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$48,000 home value, $797/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
156 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Walthill experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches. The area receives 32.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,253 ft (382 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,067/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1489°N, 96.4929°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Thurston County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 26.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in |
Walthill has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 20°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.6").