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Wausa, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Pierce County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
587
Population
1,129/sq mi density
$68,125
Median Income
$35,239 per capita
$79,400
Home Value
$184,906 Zillow
$820
Median Rent
33.3% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$68,125 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,400 home value, $820/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Wausa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°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 27.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,779 ft (542 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,129/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4978°N, 97.5393°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Pierce County County |
| Nearest Airport | Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (OFK) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 14.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in |
Wausa has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 20°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.5").