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Wolbach, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Greeley County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
274 Population 397/sq mi density
$48,438 Median Income $28,872 per capita
$56,400 Home Value $191,514 Zillow
$533 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
257 Violent Crime/100K 4,359 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$48,438 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,400 home value, $533/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
257 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Wolbach experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.3 inches. The area receives 22.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,949 ft (594 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density397/sq mi
Coordinates41.4017°N, 98.3902°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGreeley County County
Nearest AirportCentral Nebraska Regional (GRI)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.3"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 22.4"
Wettest Month (May) 3.90"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score12.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience40.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
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)

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Feb 24, 2025.

Apr 10, 2018 10 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.7 144 km
Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 142 km
Jan 4, 2016 11 km NW of Westerville, Nebraska M3.5 90 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 136 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 109 km
Apr 19, 2018 9 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 147 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 23 km
Apr 9, 2018 10 km SSE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.3 146 km
Sep 26, 2010 11 km S of Oconto, Nebraska M3.1 122 km
Apr 16, 2018 8 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.1 144 km
Apr 10, 2018 3 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M3.1 147 km
Jul 18, 1990 10 km SSW of Ord, Nebraska M3.0 48 km
Mar 17, 2023 8 km E of Cowles, Nebraska M2.9 137 km
Jul 1, 2023 11 km E of Cowles, Nebraska M2.9 137 km
Aug 22, 2023 11 km N of Guide Rock, Nebraska M2.9 136 km
Jan 1, 2020 2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska M2.8 94 km
Feb 24, 2025 7 km ENE of Cowles, Nebraska M2.8 134 km
Sep 19, 2023 9 km E of Cowles, Nebraska M2.8 136 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 80 km
Apr 15, 2018 8 km SE of Arnold, Nebraska M2.6 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

687 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 32 fatalities, 447 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1964 EF5 95 km 4
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 54 km 3
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 85 km 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 60 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 30 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 62 km 4
May 5, 1964 EF4 1 km 0
Jun 6, 1956 EF4 76 km 0
May 30, 1954 EF4 66 km 6
Jun 7, 1953 EF4 62 km 11
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 29 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 67 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 57 km 0
Jun 3, 1999 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 6, 1993 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 58 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 11, 1984 EF3 47 km 0
Apr 25, 1984 EF3 26 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 43 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOWERY (4,881 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 LOWERY 4,881 92 km
1998 UNNAMED 3,688 96 km
1995 UNNAMED 2,911 69 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,456 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.6 in
March 37°F (3°C) 2.0 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.6 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 2.9 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.5 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.5 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.2 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 0.6 in Coldest

Wolbach has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 25°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.4").

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