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Winnebago, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Thurston County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
852 Population 2,663/sq mi density
$39,044 Median Income $16,652 per capita
$60,400 Home Value $195,161 Zillow
$572 Median Rent 19.0% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
156 Violent Crime/100K 3,662 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$39,044 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,400 home value, $572/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
156 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Winnebago 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 Average49.0°F
9% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,224 ft (373 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density2,663/sq mi
Coordinates42.2384°N, 96.4715°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyThurston County County
Nearest AirportSioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.8"
22% below US avg
Snowfall 32.2"
Wettest Month (May) 3.90"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score26.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability69.5 / 100
Community Resilience20.7 / 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)

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Feb 5, 2025.

Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 93 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 77 km
Jan 4, 2021 5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota M3.1 145 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 114 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 130 km
Mar 6, 2024 6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska M2.5 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

576 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 238 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 35 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 63 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 55 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 81 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 32 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 51 km 0
Jun 23, 2003 EF4 76 km 1
Jul 28, 1986 EF4 64 km 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF4 21 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 91 km 0
Jun 23, 1952 EF4 76 km 0
Jul 15, 1950 EF4 50 km 0
Jun 17, 2014 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 54 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 57 km 4
May 16, 1999 EF3 87 km 2
May 16, 1999 EF3 83 km 0
Jul 5, 1994 EF3 17 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 25°F (-4°C) 0.7 in
March 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.9 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

Winnebago has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 20°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.6").

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