Wauneta, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Chase County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
515
Population
660/sq mi density
$46,518
Median Income
$30,938 per capita
$86,300
Home Value
$153,519 Zillow
$642
Median Rent
22.1% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$46,518 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,300 home value, $642/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Wauneta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.1 inches. The area receives 23.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,960 ft (902 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 660/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4164°N, 101.3766°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Chase County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (MCK) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 6.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in |
Wauneta has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.4").